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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: davyv on June 26, 2006, 04:08:37 PM

Title: water injection
Post by: davyv on June 26, 2006, 04:08:37 PM
how does water injection work and is it hard to fit.Thanks.
Title: water injection
Post by: rx7veilside on June 26, 2006, 04:24:10 PM
just injects fine spray at set boost level which will cool intake temp..fairly easy to fit for someone handy..//www.coolingmist.com from the states do a very good kit and give detailed fitting inst
Title: water injection
Post by: davyv on June 26, 2006, 04:27:44 PM
Just about to put a new rad and fm intercooler in , so is winjection worth doing.
Title: water injection
Post by: Mr J.T on June 26, 2006, 07:13:16 PM
ive just finished putin mine in today took me about 5-6hours in total. just using it as a cooler atm. and DAMN does it work. the temp just dives down im driving hard in the 20\'s in heat
Title: water injection
Post by: vxer on June 26, 2006, 07:59:18 PM
Quote from: Mr J.Tive just finished putin mine in today took me about 5-6hours in total. just using it as a cooler atm. and DAMN does it work. the temp just dives down im driving hard in the 20\'s in heat

What was the most difficult bit of the install?

Cheers, Paul.
Title: water injection
Post by: Fish on June 26, 2006, 08:01:11 PM
Dont forget about ERL. British company that we should all be supporting. IMO.

Might be worth reading the water injection thread in the techie section.

Fish
Title: water injection
Post by: Mr J.T on June 26, 2006, 08:01:37 PM
it was pretty damn easy hardest part with so much in a rex is gettin wires through bulk head that shows how easy it is. if you want any help or advice jsut ask
Title: water injection
Post by: vxer on June 26, 2006, 08:14:11 PM
Quote from: Mr J.Tit was pretty damn easy hardest part with so much in a rex is gettin wires through bulk head that shows how easy it is. if you want any help or advice jsut ask

Do you have to remove the dash?

Cheers, Paul.
Title: water injection
Post by: Mr J.T on June 26, 2006, 08:17:28 PM
hell no, these a couple grommets in the bulk just have to be patient and work then through
Title: water injection
Post by: vxer on June 26, 2006, 08:18:31 PM
Quote from: Mr J.Thell no, these a couple grommets in the bulk just have to be patient and work then through

Do you need to wire in an ignition live power source - where did you pull it from?

Cheers, Paul.
Title: water injection
Post by: davyv on June 26, 2006, 09:13:18 PM
Where have you put your pump and does it make much noise
Title: water injection
Post by: Mr J.T on June 26, 2006, 09:14:29 PM
Pumps In The Engine Bay It Makes A Noise But With Engine On Etc U Cant Here It
Title: water injection
Post by: davyv on June 26, 2006, 09:15:47 PM
Where have you taken the water from
Title: water injection
Post by: Mr J.T on June 26, 2006, 09:35:31 PM
an ali tank in the boot
Title: water injection
Post by: vxer on June 26, 2006, 09:46:09 PM
Quote from: Mr J.Tan ali tank in the boot

Did you notice less knock on boost (i assume you have a PFC) after you fitted this?

Ta, Paul.
Title: water injection
Post by: Mr J.T on June 26, 2006, 09:52:26 PM
i only really get the fake knock. (decel) i get 30max on decel

on boost max\'s out at 12 without water an about 4-5 with

but thats a new engine
Title: water injection
Post by: davyv on June 27, 2006, 04:08:47 PM
J .T what front nose do you have fitted and where did you get it from.