Meth Inj
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Forgive the dumb question - but if one were to employ the meth/water injection as a way to lower IATs does it take the place of the need for a rear mounted reservoir or do they work in conjunction? I need to find a way to lower my IATs big time. seems like the general consensus is the split reservoir system is the safer bet, however once the water is heated up (i assume it doesnt take more than a hard run or 2) all you really have is A LOT more hot water to cool down. the other ideas I have read about are: killer chiller (bad because it doesnt work while WOT) and top mounted IC ($$$$$$)
Are there ANY OTHER WAYS TO ACCOMPLISH LOWER IAT's after having replaced the pump and H/E????
Are there ANY OTHER WAYS TO ACCOMPLISH LOWER IAT's after having replaced the pump and H/E????
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You can use the windshield washer reservoir as the tank. Most windshield washer fluid is 50/50 methanol to water. Just make sure no one else dumps anything else in the tank other than 50/50 water to methanol or the 50/50 washer fluid.
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I don't want to run nos. I just want to be able to run higher boost to compensate for the boost I'm losing with headers and heads without my IATs being too high. Did anyone ever post definitive data on the split reservoir?
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I assume you want to run more air through the system with a bigger pulley since you have created better flow? Are you worried the intercooler will not be able to efffectively cool the extra air flow from your head work and headers?
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Boost is a measure of pressure your engine will not flow. Headers, while decreasing boost, increase hp by increasing flow. The same with upgraded heads and cams. Since they let the system flow better, you get less boost but more hp per pound of boost. Lower boost means lower temps as well.
I assume you want to run more air through the system with a bigger pulley since you have created better flow? Are you worried the intercooler will not be able to efffectively cool the extra air flow from your head work and headers?
I assume you want to run more air through the system with a bigger pulley since you have created better flow? Are you worried the intercooler will not be able to efffectively cool the extra air flow from your head work and headers?
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Lower boost will means lower temperatures. You can, now, get the boost back up and have similar IAT's that you had before the headers/cams/head work but you will be making much more power. The only issue you may have is that your flow could be more than what the intercooler will effectively handle. However, judging by the mods many on this board are running, it should not be an issue.
Methanol injection is a band-aid for inefficient intercooler systems or used when there is a lack there of. It is very effective in lowering your IAT's and preventing pre-ignition. You are better off running a large coolant tank in the trunk so the intercooler will not get heat soaked as quickly. With the trunk mounted intercooler reservoir, you can add ice to really boost the power and get your IAT's below ambiant.
Methanol injection is a band-aid for inefficient intercooler systems or used when there is a lack there of. It is very effective in lowering your IAT's and preventing pre-ignition. You are better off running a large coolant tank in the trunk so the intercooler will not get heat soaked as quickly. With the trunk mounted intercooler reservoir, you can add ice to really boost the power and get your IAT's below ambiant.
