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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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In terms of power and reduced detonation... is a meth kit worth it if you're running 7-9psi on a stock motor?
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Water injection is definitely worth it.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Shirl
In terms of power and reduced detonation... is a meth kit worth it if you're running 7-9psi on a stock motor?
Not just worth it but should be mandatory for a FI motor esp a stock one.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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Yep
Allows for more timing and more timing is MORE POWER
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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In terms of power and reduced detonation... is a meth kit worth it if you're running 7-9psi on a stock motor?

just retuned may stock ls6 with cam,exhaust and p1sc 10psi...without meth 556/478 with meth.....618/527.....U really want it
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Yes. Even if just for safety and consiatancy with lower IAT's
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Ok, thank you everyone!
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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I picked up 30RWHP with my meth kit just by turning it on. It was worth every penny and ECS's kit is awesome, I have had zero issues with it over a lot of years of beating on my car. Just my .02
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Originally Posted by MPRTKLR
Yes. Even if just for safety and consiatancy with lower IAT's
Lower IAT,S and more timing = an ton more power on the top end..= MORE WINS....
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Any suggestions what brand of kit to put on a stock motor?
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Originally Posted by robert miller
Lower IAT,S and more timing = an ton more power on the top end..= MORE WINS....
And increases the boost you can run for even more power.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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Any suggestions what brand of kit to put on a stock motor?
Alky Control
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Meth injection = Gods gift to high HP street cars.



We have them in stock ready to ship if anyone is interested.
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I like it, only gets used when its needed. Much more economical then running race gas.
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I inject Methanol straight into my Veins! Great stuff

And it's awesome for boosted cars!
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YES!

Methanol injection is worth it, it is very cheap insurance for a Supercharged set-up

Thanks,Matt
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Let me put it this way. I was at ~600 RWP. added meth, removed the restrictor plate which took me from ~10# to ~14#, added 4 degrees of timing...Bam! instant 100 RWHP. Then I leaned the tune out becoming meth dependent and got another ~30.
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Originally Posted by jobberone
Not just worth it but should be mandatory for a FI motor esp a stock one.
Funny A&A Corvette does not sell meth kits (on line) and
does not push their use.
I run a Alky Control set up.
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