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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Snowperformance or AEM Water/meth Kit?

Trying to decide which kit I should go with when I decide to do so.

Snowperformance - total ~$760:
Stage 2 Boost Cooler Kit w/upgraded to 2.5 gallon tank - $450
Safeinjection boost/timing reduction system - $199
Safeinjection Wastegate Solenoid - $59.95
Solenoid Upgrade for rear-mount prevent gravity flowing - $49.95

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AEM - total ~ $780
AEM HD Water-Methanol Injection Kit with 5 Gallon Tank - $577
Snowperformance Safeinjection Wastegate Solenoid - $199

I live in AZ so it is extremely hot in summer and only 91 to choose at the pump. For the most part I am going to keep this car a daily driver and do not expect to go over 450AWHP once I am done with everything. I prefer the 5 gallon tank over the 2.5 just because I drive a lot but I do not want to decide just because of that. Anyone have any experience with one or the other that can help make the choice easier?
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Labonte motor sport is the way to go. Same stuff or better the Snow made by the same guy
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Do you know how much meth you are really going to use?? 5 gallons is ALOT!! Have you ever had a car with meth??

I had a one gallon tank and used that gallon in maybe 6 weeks. I filled up my 5 gallon container twice a year! And you want to put 5 gallons in your car? There is really no need for anything over 2 gal unless you are on it ALL the time.

You will only use the meth for 20% of your driving, maybe even less. It's hardly ever on, except when you accelerate hard.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by EVIL MR
Labonte motor sport is the way to go. Same stuff or better the Snow made by the same guy
Thanks for the tip. Ill look that up as well.

Originally Posted by steinvb12
Do you know how much meth you are really going to use?? 5 gallons is ALOT!! Have you ever had a car with meth??
Ya thats kind of why I do not want to base it on the tank size. Really I was only thinking 5 gallon because I drive around 400-500 miles a week and often drive to Mexico and CA for 4-5 days at a time. This is first time I ever considered meth. I haven’t even talked about it my tuner yet, so not entirely sure how much would need to be injected for a good conservative tune. Either way I am just looking at which one is safer and more reliable for my application. I can figure out tank size later.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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im using the aem kit with the labonte safety valve, very happy with set-up
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Sorry for being kinda off topic but where is the best location to hook up the meth nozzle? Lower IC pipe would be my choice but according to AEM, you have to place the nozzle higher than the bottle or else it will gravity drain over night. If the bottle is in the truck, that will be in a higher position than the nozzle.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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snow and labonte are not the same, especially when it comes to the failsafe...im biased towards snow performance so if your interested drop me pm...
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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I was concerned about the draining effect but I went ahead and installed it and no problems. I put my nozzle on the licp before the the bend that goes into the throttle body
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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I was concerned about the draining effect but I went ahead and installed it and no problems. I put my nozzle on the licp before the the bend that goes into the throttle body
Is that before or after the blow off valve?
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Is that before or after the blow off valve?
That'd be after.
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