Which water injection system?
Which water injection system?
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Discopotatoes

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4,101 posts

251 months

Friday 11th January 2013
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I would like to get some water injection on my twin turbo Tvr, which one is the most reliable? I'm only looking at a max boost of 1 bar at the moment,
I am leaning toward the AEM version but there is also aquamist which looks good.
Cheers
Disco

stevieturbo

18,079 posts

277 months

Friday 11th January 2013
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There are many many, but do your intake temps and boost level/CR/state of tune warrant water injection ?

If your engine doesnt need it, using it will be of no benefit whatsover, and will likely see a power reduction.

There are dozens of systems at a variety of prices. Aquamists is probably one of the best, but also most expensive.

Alcohol Injection Systems in the US makes the best tank setup by far.

After that, they all use pretty much the same sort of pumps, some opt for nylon lines some go for proper braided style hose and fittings. The choice really is yours. Obviously nylon is quicker and easier to install, but perhaps less reliable and more prone to damage.

Most of their progressive controllers operate in pretty much the same way though.

Discopotatoes

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Friday 11th January 2013
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Cheers Stevie,
I don't need it right now, as you know I have other issues to sort first.
I was drawn to it for the knock suppression and internal engine steam cleaning

stevieturbo

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Saturday 12th January 2013
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Discopotatoes said:
Cheers Stevie,
I don't need it right now, as you know I have other issues to sort first.
I was drawn to it for the knock suppression and internal engine steam cleaning
If your engine is not knock limited and your charge temps are ok, then it will be a waste of time and money and it will cost you power.

I wouldnt even consider it until you are pushing the limits of your setup.