What's typical?

I was talking to Andy and I'm thinking about doing the 4 gallon fuel cell.

For few reasons; finding the fuel here is HARD! I've been searching and it looks like places I have to go is almost 2 hours away.

So, if I can stock up on $100 worth of fuel (5 Gallon containers), then I can last a good season.

Andy says 4 gallon tank should get me through an entire summer of driving crazy LOL.

He did say the trunk option fuel cell is pretty good setup.

I'm just wondering if I should firewall my seat area. I don't plan to put seats down--I can get a truck for big moves.

 

Quote from: geswek on July 12, 2013, 08:59:41 PM

Andy says 4 gallon tank should get me through an entire summer of driving crazy LOL.

Classic quote! 

There was a time (not all that long ago) when a 4 gallon cell would've simply just wet my appetite.

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That would make you beyond crazy.

Quote from: bpd1151 on July 12, 2013, 09:29:18 PM
There was a time (not all that long ago) when a 4 gallon cell would've simply just wet my appetite.

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That's just because your settings were off. Honestly though 5 gallons should last you the season..and that's only like 45 bucks not 100

Quote from: darreli on July 12, 2013, 09:55:04 PM
That's just because your settings were off. Honestly though 5 gallons should last you the season..and that's only like 45 bucks not 100

Yeah, but I meant buying like $100 worth of fuel since the closest seems to be way the hell out there and 2 hours in PA is like 5 hours elsewhere (hate these damn roads).

You think it would be necessary to firewall the rear seats? I know methanol is flammable; I guess it would be equivalent of my fuel tank blowing up during an accident.

Quote from: geswek on July 12, 2013, 10:26:50 PM

Quote from: darreli on July 12, 2013, 09:55:04 PM
That's just because your settings were off. Honestly though 5 gallons should last you the season..and that's only like 45 bucks not 100

Yeah, but I meant buying like $100 worth of fuel since the closest seems to be way the hell out there and 2 hours in PA is like 5 hours elsewhere (hate these damn roads).

You think it would be necessary to firewall the rear seats? I know methanol is flammable; I guess it would be equivalent of my fuel tank blowing up during an accident.

Gotcha...I don't think it's really necessary. Right..you'd need some type of ignition source and it's less flammable than gasoline..coming from a firefighter perspective I don't see a need for it

Quote from: darreli on July 12, 2013, 10:30:29 PM
Gotcha...I don't think it's really necessary. Right..you'd need some type of ignition source and it's less flammable than gasoline..coming from a firefighter perspective I don't see a need for it

Makes me feel better. I just don't like the idea of cluttering up the engine bay anymore. Since I have this HUGE freaking trunk--why not?

Andy said they do a good job too; it's mounted in the trunk and the spare tire area (which I believe now has my tire pump thing--no spare on PP) is still accessible.

Plus I can be all cool and be like "BAM, look at that aux fuel cell with 100% pure methanol!" LMAO. If I'm ever camping and we can't start the fire--I got it covered.

Yeah..they do a good job. FirstSHO has his mounted in the trunk. I don't have any more clutter under the hood. My washer fluid reservoir is now the methanol reservoir and I have my new washer reservoir mounted behind it. Low washer fluid light means low methanol..but I like the trunk mount idea as well

It's been a few years since I've talked to anyone who uses a meth set up a lot, I'm curious how the reliability of the new pumps are in cold climates.  What's the longest some of you have had your kits on and running?  How has the reliability been after a Winter?

Thanks
Art

2 michigan winter on my LMS/Alkycontrols set up. No issues

Same as Crash... 2 michigan winters no issues

Same as Crash712us, & Darreli, with the exception of my Winter's having taken place in Chicago.

Just as harsh (at times) as Michigan's Winter's!

No issues whatsoever.

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Thanks guys.  Giving me more to think about.  I'm sold on several mods right out of the gate when my Explorer shows up, just not sure I want to forfeit my warranty right away with something as obvious as a meth kit.

Art

I've only been through 1 winter with my kit but it did see some use in -40 weather. Only had traction issues