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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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Have had some pm's and emails about my set up so here is.

took a couple photos when i was installing the stuff w/ the first nozzle, and today took more while doing the second.

www.snowperformance.net boost cooler
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-220psi pump
-one way check valve
-625 primary nozzle and 375 secondary nozzle w/ T
-fuel line, sump bulkhead fitting
-level sensor and a couple led's
total cost was 375ish.

i provided my own relay to switch the pump, and the relay is triggered by what ever boost amount i set my output to on my e-boost controller. I happen to have it set to come on at 4psi.. if it comes on too low it will cause a bog.
i used some 15 minute 2 part epoxy to seal the fittings.

obviously i used the stock washer tank, fyi it holds just over 3 qts.

the pump is mounted directly forward of the tank in the nose, make sure that the pump is mounted so that its inlet is lower than the sump of your reservoir.
the check valve is mounted between the reservoir and the pump so you never chance blowing your alchohol everywhere.
i mounted the leds in the air vent on the pillar, green lights up when the pump is running, and red lights up when the level is low in the tank.

speaking of that, it was HARD to get their level sensor in there.. the spot i have is the lowest place i could mount it. if you mount it any higher you will be throwing the low light on when you have a half a talk left, as mine comes on w/ about 1/4 tank remaining.

very simple and boy does it work, running straight methanol fuel from the go cart store for $5 per gallon and I am still on my third gallon since installing this in May.

in may the car dynoed 765rw on pump gas and the first nozzle
now with the second nozzle installed i am looking to go 800rwhp and then tippie toe to 900rwhp on pump and alky. I figure with my wack drivin' skillz and the 3700# car i'll need 900rw to get the 153mph (record far as i can tell) by the time the tracks close up for the season.


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p.s. to admin.. whats it mean when it says my attachment quota is exceeded.. and how do i get it un-exceeded?

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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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$5 a gal is cheap as ****... I need to find a go-cart store. I pay $10/gal for g'damn denatured...
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 02:38 AM
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Very nice!

Only concern with 100% Methanol is handling, no flame fires and rollovers?
vs 50/50?

Does 100% Methanol eat away at anything in the wiper tank?
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 02BlueFirehawk
$5 a gal is cheap as ****... I need to find a go-cart store. I pay $10/gal for g'damn denatured...
You can buy it delivered to your door for about $5/gal from hiperfuels...do a search.


MM, looks like a nice install & well thought out.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 07:37 AM
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What made you go with a Snow Performance kit over say a SMC kit or a homemade kit.
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mellow yes 100% is considered a fuel. no it does not harm the stock tank and i have not had any spillage problems during rollovers

my car ran great when 50/50 but for this much power now i want all the octane i can get
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 07:48 AM
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when are you gonna give me a ride David? teehee see you tomorrow night!
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 07:56 AM
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looks good!!

Man your car has come a long way in a few short years!!

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nice info, I'll be looking to install one of these on both my cars soon, tired of wasting money on race gas
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For what it's worth, I had a minor incident when the brass fitting going to my TB elbow broke off, the result was the whole tank of straight meth getting dumped onto my hot engine. Luckily nothing exploded or caught on fire.... so I don't know how dangerous it is or isn't, just though I would share my experience.
Looks good MM! ... and now I am really kicking myself for not doing it that way... very clean and stealthy.
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excellent I'm actually looking into a close setup for my wifes GN.24lbs of boost on the street sounds good to me
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MEAN LT1
What made you go with a Snow Performance kit over say a SMC kit or a homemade kit.
good question. i was planning on doing home made, but had read that nitrous nozzles did not mist liquids well and at high flows it will more or less rain out of the fitting. Our intake is not designed to flow liquid That nozzle is a critical part that I just couldnt find locally that satisfied me... however i still wanted to do a custom hidden install... and i wanted it to be capable of supplying more spray than i could ever need

the snow runs a much bigger and higher pressure pump, it is run dry so it doesnt take up room in your tank like smc, and runs at significantly higher pressure for better misting of large amounts of methanol. also you dont have to add lubricant to the spray as with smc.

i had more mounting options because the pump is separate from the tank, and could use my stock washer tank.

matt snow sold me part by part exactly what i wanted/needed custom for me and he also got it to my home the next day.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 09:39 AM
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well I may have to get rid of my SMC kit now hmm
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
good question. i was planning on doing home made, but had read that nitrous nozzles did not mist liquids well and at high flows it will more or less rain out of the fitting. Our intake is not designed to flow liquid That nozzle is a critical part that I just couldnt find locally that satisfied me... however i still wanted to do a custom hidden install... and i wanted it to be capable of supplying more spray than i could ever need

the snow runs a much bigger and higher pressure pump, it is run dry so it doesnt take up room in your tank like smc, and runs at significantly higher pressure for better misting of large amounts of methanol. also you dont have to add lubricant to the spray as with smc.

i had more mounting options because the pump is separate from the tank, and could use my stock washer tank.

matt snow sold me part by part exactly what i wanted/needed custom for me and he also got it to my home the next day.
Maybe you knew, maybee you didnt but they do have higher pressure pumps available. I just like having the adjustability of the smc kit that the snow performance kit doesnt offer. the SMC kit has a controler that controls pump speed and when the alky kicks in. Also has a "purge" of sorts that works as well. I do hear you as far the pump in the container but i dont thats a big deal seeing as i had the 1 gallon upgrade. Im not sure if the Snow kit has it or not but does it also has led's that lets you know when you running out or getting low on alky. Good luck man
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 01:36 PM
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yes i have a 'run' led and a 'low' led display.

i adjust pump speed right on the pump, and can test the system using my e boost.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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when are you going to redyno with higher BOOST
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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as soon as saturday possibly.. it was fast this morning
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