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AEM Meth-Water injection risk of fire?

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Old 03-11-09 | 02:57 PM
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AEM Meth-Water injection risk of fire?

We all know that meth is highly flammable. Is there any risk of the car catching fire to a faulty hose of the WI? Do you recommend changing hose? Has this happen or just a urban myth?
Old 03-11-09 | 03:16 PM
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most people seem concerned about meth shooting out of the BOV and igniting in the engine bay.
I run 50% water, so I am not really concerned about that.

Even so, I've never heard of the AI actually igniting. I suppose it is possible.
Old 03-11-09 | 03:19 PM
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You mean running 50% water and 50% meth there is no risk of fire?
Old 03-11-09 | 03:31 PM
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i'm no scientist, but I am pretty sure it can't ignite when diluted this much. When I get home, I'll pour a 50/50 in a cup and try to light it...

ya'll want me to record it?
Old 03-11-09 | 04:11 PM
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thanks bill nye the Science guy
Old 03-11-09 | 04:20 PM
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Just be careful, methanol burns with no visible flame.

Personally, there's a minimal risk yes. As much risk as pumping fuel into your engine bay presents anyways.

Alot of racing sanctions only allow 100% water to be used as AI for saftey reasons.
Old 03-11-09 | 04:30 PM
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I'll make sure to do it way from my methanol tank and car... LOL
Old 03-24-09 | 01:44 AM
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SO....... did you blow the house up? lol
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