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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Default Methanol for water injection ?

Anyone using water injection what do you use and where do you get it ? I know some screen wash is ok but which ones ?

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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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You can get it from any place that sells race fuel
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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id just use isopropanol, just as good, easier to get (maplins etc), and dont corrode aluminium like methanol does
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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i couldn't be bothered to use either! far to much hard work!

it would be better just to lower the charge temps with a more efficient intercooler, or a more efficient turbo
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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solve the problem Gareth dont just mask it
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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I just use normal water with mine.
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