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Old 11-28-2009, 06:47 PM   #11
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After doing some research, I think I have a answer to my own question:

Long Answer

A WBO2 sensor doesn't care what the fuel is, gas, methanol, propane, etc.
It measures the ratio of oxygen left in the unburnt gases exiting the engine; in essence measuring true Lambda instead of Air/Fuel Ratio. The sensor output is then calibrated for AFR based on which fuel is burnt. When replacing fuel with another fuel type, like when injecting water/MeOH, thinking in terms of AFR will not make sense because of the the different stoichiometry of the fuels.

The magical number for turbo gasoline cars is 12.5:1, which works out to around 0.85 Lambda. Now when injecting MeOH, you should still shoot for this target. Including the MeOH, the target fueling should be 15% rich.

Short Answer

Inject MeOH, try to hit target AFR of 12.5 based on WBO2, back off a little at knock.

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Methanol Injection Dilemmas

Gasoline, Methanol, AFR, Lambda, and Stoichiometry.
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2005 WRX Wagon

Engine
- APS SR-30 Turbo
- Titek Bellmouth catted downpipe
- Borla Catback
- Boost Cooler Methanol Injection with VCS-25 controller
- GM Boost control solenoid
- Open Source tuned

Chassis
-Perrin Anti-lift kit
-22mm SPT rear swaybar
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