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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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installing procharger need advice on witch way to go, want to use meth and tuner said i dont need intercooler i am thinking why not both. any advice and details on one or the other or both. thanks, jim
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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It's nice to have an intercooler just to be safe. You can always do both, but if you just have the meth kit and something goes wrong (IE: the pump dies, or you just run out of methanol) you might be in trouble. I don't have any experiece with superchargers and it probably isn't as much of an issue like it is with a turbo, but It's always nice to stay on the safe side.

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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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both!
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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I would def. go both, that way if you run out of meth. or the pump breaks.. You still have your intercooler!
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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well i would think that it depends on how much boost your going to run?? i mean if you are running 5 # then i think its a bit overkill but if you going over 12-15 pounds then hay safer the better
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Both will get you there safely.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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i will be running 7 psi until i get forged. i think i will run just meth for know with failsafes and when i change out motors next year and run more boost i will go with both. thanks guys.
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PM me if your interested in getting one of our custom methkits!! Saves some cash!!

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Originally Posted by jamesnorthprov
installing procharger need advice on witch way to go, want to use meth and tuner said i dont need intercooler i am thinking why not both. any advice and details on one or the other or both. thanks, jim
I would not recommend installing any type of forced induction on the street with meth and no intercooler, it's not worth the insurance an intercooler gives you.
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Just remember, a intercooler is ALLWAYS there, with a meth kit you have to monitor the level. You remove fuel to run methanol, its worth the effects, but like any power adder, you have to be with the program.
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I'm running both, 90% of the time my pump for meth is turned off though, so I don't even use it.
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