Thread: Upgraded IC?
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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Default Re: Upgraded IC?

Originally Posted by mrphotoman
I will look up the link to the alcohol injection forum, you would not believe the detailed info over there. I have some before and after dyno runs on my old supercharged car if I can find them I will show you as well. You can also run a mix of 80% methanol and 20% nitromethane (I have 2 gallons at the house waiting on the srt6 ) and you will pick up another 20whp or so with that when at the track. I have mine custom mixed instead of purchasing the pre-mixed which is about 200% more expensive. A base kit is very simple to install and the kits with the progressive controllers that tie into your MAP sensor are a little more involved but work better for partial throttle response. I have never installed a progressive controller but there is not a lot to it from what I have read up on them. I am ordering mine sometime this week, I may do the progressive controller kit but I am not sure yet. I do plan to run a small 3gph nozzle and run more water than meth since I plan to use it mainly for cooling. The more water you run the cooler the temps and the less it alters your a/f ratio and visa versa for more meth and less water. It just depends on what you want to do. I plan to run 70% water/30% meth. When at the track I am going to run the methanol/nitromethane mix.

Here are some advantages:
  • Lower air temperatures by 50-200+ degrees
  • Reduces cylinder temperatures by 200+ degrees
  • Increase your 87-93 pump gas by 15-20+ points
  • Increase horsepower safely by 10-15%
  • Allows you to safely run more boost and timing
  • Cools and protects the tops of your pistons
  • Longer more stable combustion expansion and progression
  • Removes carbon build up from combustion chambers, pistons and valves
  • Reduces & helps eliminate damaging engine detonation & pre-ignition
  • No need for expensive racing fuel or additives
Thanks. I think ECU-Adaption will be needed and from what I heard, you have to be careful to adjust the water/alcohol injection very accurate, control water/alcohol level in your tank etc... Some people had engine-problems with such a setup... Maybe it is more for the "hardcore" dragracer than the daily driver. If it is installed correctly, it sure gives more power...
 
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