NA water/methanol injection
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NA water/methanol injection Has anyone tried this, or even considered doing it on a naturally aspirated LS1? I was thinking this might be a feasible way to lower IAT's and possibly run a little better during the hotter months at the strip. I also thought it would allow me to use a little more timing. I am not expecting any huge gains but thought it might be nice to cool the incoming air. I was only planning to use it at the track. Any thoughts? Is this worth trying?
-Josh
-Josh
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Originally Posted by Hugger
Has anyone tried this, or even considered doing it on a naturally aspirated LS1? I was thinking this might be a feasible way to lower IAT's and possibly run a little better during the hotter months at the strip. I also thought it would allow me to use a little more timing. I am not expecting any huge gains but thought it might be nice to cool the incoming air. I was only planning to use it at the track. Any thoughts? Is this worth trying?
-Josh
-Josh
know if any sponsors carry it yet. I bought mine last Winter.
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Originally Posted by Hugger
Jbuckweiser, so you are running methanol/water on a naturally aspirated motor?
gains in power it made I don"t know of any power adder that comes close
in cost per dollar especially if you already
have H/C to go with it.
Originally Posted by jbuckweiser
YES I AM and with a retune I gained about 30hp. For what it cost and the
gains in power it made I don"t know of any power adder that comes close
in cost per dollar especially if you already have H/C to go with it.
gains in power it made I don"t know of any power adder that comes close
in cost per dollar especially if you already
have H/C to go with it.Which kit are you using?
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Originally Posted by jbuckweiser
YES I AM and with a retune I gained about 30hp. For what it cost and the
gains in power it made I don"t know of any power adder that comes close
in cost per dollar especially if you already have H/C to go with it.
gains in power it made I don"t know of any power adder that comes close
in cost per dollar especially if you already
have H/C to go with it.
i just looked at their website...interesting stuff. How often do you spray your car? (track, street??) i don't know much about this stuff, heard of it for boosted applications but not NA. anyone had problems with these kits?? I'm curious about this injection.
meth breath Fast toys has the smc kit and they probably have some #s for ya from dyno time. I dont because ive never ran without it, but im running with about 11 lbs boost and stock twin intercoolers from procharger, and i can run back to back runs in 95 degree weather and not have any detonation. I know its not NA but just a point of reference. Its equal with a single m15 jet to 104 octane, i was told with 92 pump gas, and its alot cooler air charge than 104 alone. This is from steve at SMC, when i bought it. 
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Originally Posted by 01Blackerado
Question, (and I'm not doubting you, I just want to know) Did you dyno your gains or... How do you know you gained 30hp??
now I can't keep from spinning big time in 1st and sideways in 2nd if not careful.
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Originally Posted by ZL1Killa
i just looked at their website...interesting stuff. How often do you spray your car? (track, street??) i don't know much about this stuff, heard of it for boosted applications but not NA. anyone had problems with these kits?? I'm curious about this injection.
that its not on. I have mine hooked up to my w/washer tank and use very
little 1qt. per tank. Most generally less than 1/2gal. per tank of gas for me.
One benefit to using W/I is that you can run mid-grade gas or regular if
your elevations pretty level.
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From: Nortern Idaho
Originally Posted by Hugger
Jbuckweiser,
Are you using a vacuum switch to activate the water/methanol? If not what do you use to turn it on. Thanks for all your help.
-Josh
Are you using a vacuum switch to activate the water/methanol? If not what do you use to turn it on. Thanks for all your help.
-Josh
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Sorry for all the questions. Does Snow Performance make the controller that you have? I was planning on using the vacuum switch supplied that is adjustable from 1-5 psi. Do you think this will be as effective a WOT switch? I am planning on using this as a track only setup. -
-Josh
-Josh
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Originally Posted by Hugger
Sorry for all the questions. Does Snow Performance make the controller that you have? I was planning on using the vacuum switch supplied that is adjustable from 1-5 psi. Do you think this will be as effective a WOT switch? I am planning on using this as a track only setup. -
-Josh
-Josh
see what they recommend.
