Water Injection
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From: Bolingbrook, IL Location: Clarkston, MI

Originally Posted by SSsuperchargedEi
the windshield washer pump is very commonly used on dsm'* for water injection. i don't understand why you would want water injection unless you plan on seeing major track time. what do i know though?
Originally Posted by dblack1
Originally Posted by opensourceguy
I thought the methanol was used for cooling too.. but I guess I was mistaken.
-justin
-justin
Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
i think it should be said that this is only used when the car is at WOT only
For the cleaning aspects, water (steam) will work well. For knock or detonation reduction, straight alcohol will help the most. Straight alcohol in significant quantities will slow combustion and likely reduce performance if knock isn't a problem. I inject straight methanol at 60psi set to engage @ 5 psi boost to reduce knock, and it does work, but eliminating it through mechanical or chip improvement is my ultimate goal. Standard fuel injectors likely won't like straight alcohol or water for any length of time.
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