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Oh yeah water/meth injection is on my list if I decide to go the way of big boost. In fact at the SEMA show I talked with the SNOW guys and they had some cool stuff and they have done a lot of stuff with the EVO and SRT crowds already so it should be relatively straight forward.
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Meth injection has been around for a while with a bunch of the drag evo guys running it.
It works well for what it is.
It works well for what it is.
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Yeah water/meth injection adds a layer of complexity to the picture but it can be a useful mod if done right. It may still be something I take a look at in the future though.
It depends on a several factors.
Of course first it will depend on how often you get into the throttle, but also what type of meth controller you use (whether it is straight on/off or progressive) and when it is set to turn on. Then you have to factor in what size nozzle you will be running, how much water/meth your resevior will hold, etc. I could go on and on. We'll probably have to wait until a couple people get the car and start tuning with meth injection to answer your question.
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I've been doing some research on these kits, seems like a win/win situation, just getting them setup might be a pain if you've never done it before but still not hard. Lots of info out there.
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Post anything you want for those of us that are lazy or haven't had the time to research yet, Thanks.
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so............. what is it?
hehe, completely ignorant of this topic.
enlighten me. anyone?
hehe, completely ignorant of this topic.
enlighten me. anyone?
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Ahh youngling... I will try to enlighten you in a few sentences:so............. what is it?
hehe, completely ignorant of this topic.
enlighten me. anyone?
Water injection and Methanol injection actually accomplish two different things but they are often combined into one system. Methanol is basically a fuel that has a high octane level, it acts as a detonation inhibitor. Water acts as a cooling agent that lowers air intake temps. Both added together can allow you to run more boost in your car or be more aggressive in your tune.
For more info check out these places:
Water/Methanol Injection FAQ - NASIOC
Snow Performance: FAQ gasoline
Hope that helps a little
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One other effect the water injection does is that is slightly raises the static compression ratio since water doesn't compress. And to be a little more specific on the Methanol, it's actually alcohol that is made from wood. That means it burns cooler and faster than the gasoline. I personally would stay away from the water injection and go straight to alcohol, or methanol injection.
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ah.. so then whats the downside? i mean if it has all these cool effects, why doesnt everyone do it?Ahh youngling... I will try to enlighten you in a few sentences:
Water injection and Methanol injection actually accomplish two different things but they are often combined into one system. Methanol is basically a fuel that has a high octane level, it acts as a detonation inhibitor. Water acts as a cooling agent that lowers air intake temps. Both added together can allow you to run more boost in your car or be more aggressive in your tune.
For more info check out these places:
Water/Methanol Injection FAQ - NASIOC
Snow Performance: FAQ gasoline
Hope that helps a little
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Just off of the top of my head:
It's not needed all the time and you have to "tune" for the methanol, especially for the more modifed engines running high boost. You also have to occiasionally fill up a tank and not everyone has methanol available to them. Some get get around this by using windshield wiper fluid as some brands can have as much as ~45% methanol. Another downside is if there is no failsafe when you run out of meth/water than you can seriously damage your engine..
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thanks for the enlightenment.
in return, i shall enlighten others with news of the new hyundai equus. (in the appropriate thread)
enjoy!
in return, i shall enlighten others with news of the new hyundai equus. (in the appropriate thread)
enjoy!
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Cool! Your kindness is appreciated.. lolthanks for the enlightenment.
in return, i shall enlighten others with news of the new hyundai equus. (in the appropriate thread)
enjoy!
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