MAKING COLD THE AIR FOR INTAKE..
(con't)
I knew that would I not be driving any less than I did before so stepping up the octane to avoid knock and detonation was not the most economical way to go. Also knowing that my ability to control the ignition timing in real time would be limited I decided to use water injection in my set up. I actually don't run "fuel grade" methanol. I use methyl hydrate which is waay cheaper and pretty much sold at any hardware/painting store or gas station. I'm not sure how it affects overall performance but it works.. some ppl out there are using windshield washer fluid with no issues so
here is some info on the topic of water injection...
https://www.enginebuildermag.com/2012/02/benefits-of-watermethanol-injection/
here is some info on the topic of methanol...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanol#Niche_and_potential_uses
https://canadasafetycouncil.org/methanol/
Ill be the first to admit, it may not be needed for my current setup, given the size of the intercooler and the exposed intake piping, but I do have plans to step up the boost at a later date... I went with this kit from AEM
I run the 30-3000AEM kit using the medium (315cc/min) nozzle, rated for 250-400hp, in my setup. The nozzle is in the same section of intake pipe that the blow off valve is in. Its orientation has the supply line hidden out of sight but also coming up over the engine so I put a sleeve of heat shielding material over it.
Even though I run the recommended 50/50 water/**** I'm still mindful of the possibility of the line freezing ,as it can get down to -40C+ in my parts, so I routed it between the return oil and intercooler h20 lines where it is exposed under the truck
Currently I have the controller set so the pump only gets to about 1/2 speed at the low boost (>5psi) I'm running so its not remotely getting close to maxed out. The tank also seems to last ages with my driving style