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Old 03-07-2011, 11:59 AM   #1
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water injection without the meth

Here in California, it is not as easy to get Methonal as it is in other parts of the country, so I am wondering about using the Coolingmist system spraying only water. Is there a noticeable difference on a FI engine spraying only water? Trying to figure out if it is worth installing and never using Meth. I know I can mail order boost juice and all, but since I can't just run to the auto store and even get Windshield washer fluid with Methonal, I'd rather just run straight water.

So, what gains and/or advantages are there to running a coolingmist kit on a FI engine, but only spray water is the question.

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Old 03-07-2011, 02:19 PM   #2
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I don"t think that will work.
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Old 03-08-2011, 11:27 AM   #3
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I don"t think that will work.
Why don't you think it will work? I know I won't get the octane boost of the methane, but I should still be able to lower the IAT, correct? Not being argumentative, just looking to get better understanding.

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Old 03-08-2011, 08:28 PM   #4
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Shouldn't be hard to get. Look around. There are plenty of alcohal cars out there.
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Old 03-08-2011, 09:38 PM   #5
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why not buy denature alch......or washer fluid?
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Old 03-09-2011, 10:40 AM   #6
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Washer fluid with Methonal in it is not available in California. Our fearless leaders determined it was too dangerous to handle. I don't want to have to rely on mail order, i.e. boost juice, in case I unexpectantly run out.

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well just installed mine and running 50/50...my iats are still around 72 celsius..confusing me cause i know i am getting meth..i have posted , and hope ted gives some input...but if my iats are still around the same as before with meth..they sure would not improve running just water..
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Plenty of places to get meth here man. Any speed shop will have it. About $33 for a 5 gallon drum. I get mine from gotelli's in S. SF. Pick you up two 5 gallon drums and you will be set for over a year. I just finished up my first drum and it lasted me 8 months.
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Plenty of places to get meth here man. Any speed shop will have it. About $33 for a 5 gallon drum. I get mine from gotelli's in S. SF. Pick you up two 5 gallon drums and you will be set for over a year. I just finished up my first drum and it lasted me 8 months.
Do you know any place in the south bay? SF is a ways to drive from south San Jose.

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I would call your local speed shops. Try http://goodies-speedshop.com/ They seem to be closer to you. If they dont carry it I imagine they know the local guys that do since they deal with race cars. Or if you want I could pick you up a drum when im in there on Friday. Not sure if that saves you much traveling, I live in Half Moon Bay and work in Foster City. You wont go through it quick though, All you gotta do is pick up a couple of drums once a year.
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Goodies in San Jose had the stuff in 5 gallons. Thx ddavis.

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Glad you was able to find some.
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http://forums.evolutionm.net/water-a...res-101-a.html

This is a good read on using straight water or 50/50 mix.

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