TrickTT Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I've finally got round to taking a couple of pics of my AEM water injection kit. Its a nice alternative to the aquamist stuff, and cheaper as well (thanks Dusty ). It can run up to 50% methanol mix with water (I'm currently running 25%). I'm very happy with the kit, there is a definate reduction in EGT on boost. This is what you get in the box: The 1 gallon tank includes a low fluid sensor. I mounted mine to the back of my sub enclosure in the boot. You can just see the filler cap in this pic. I ran the water line down the n/s under the carpet and through a grommet into the inner wing, and then to the pump in the engine bay. The pump is mounted in place of the charcoal cannister. I made a mounting bracket out of 3mm aluminium that bolts to the charcoal cannister mounting points. You can just see the pressure sensitive variable controller mounted on the back of the pump bracket (its normally covered with an aluminium cover plate). I've set it up to start the pump running at 0.5 bar and to reach full flow at 1.1 bar. I've also added a small additional fuse box at the bottom right of the pic. Its got the fuse for the water injection, as well as ones for my HIDs, remote start and smart windows - i got fed up of having loads of inline fuses cable-tied round the engine bay. I welded a piece of aluminium to the Greddy hard pipe and drilled and tapped it for the injector nozzle. The kit includes 3 different nozzle sizes: the small one is too small for a supra, i'm using the medium one, and the large would be suitable for single turbos. The water hose is clipped into brackets mounted on the inner wing. I modified the right hand warning cluster for the status LED. On is pump running, and it flashes for fault codes. I added a master switch mounted in the upper glove box; this does not come with the kit. Finally the completed engine bay:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Stunning install. Blingy bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 nice neat install fella, loving the water warning light mounted next to the ABS, you see so many "installs" of various gadgets and gizmos that look like they were stuck on with double sided tape , nice car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Very neat work as usual mate, well done Now you have nothing to do it looks as if I can keep you busy working on mine soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Very nice;) How do you rate this kit? Cant make up my mind between the Devils own kit or this one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Very neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Great job, I wouldn't be without mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Very nice, I have one here waiting to go on. one thing though, when I bought mine and was asking questions I was told it was best to mount the jet JUST after the intercooler, not as close as I could to the throttle body as I first thought. Why am I being told two different things? Or doesn't it matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Tidy install there rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 That's a very tidy install, and a lovely looking engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 neat install great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Very nice 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Very nice;) How do you rate this kit? Cant make up my mind between the Devils own kit or this one.. I've no experience of any other kits, but i'm quite impressed with the AEM one, easy to install and set up. Very nice, I have one here waiting to go on. one thing though, when I bought mine and was asking questions I was told it was best to mount the jet JUST after the intercooler, not as close as I could to the throttle body as I first thought. Why am I being told two different things? Or doesn't it matter? I have also heard that next to the intercooler is better, but the AEM and aquamist kits both say to mount the injector at the same level, or higher than the water tank - presumably to prevent syphoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I have also heard that next to the intercooler is better, but the AEM and aquamist kits both say to mount the injector at the same level, or higher than the water tank - presumably to prevent syphoning. Makes sense Can't argue with tried and tested methods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I was under the thought that these shurflo pumps needed to be mounted near the water source as they dont have great 'suction' ability??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 what dash kit is it you got mate as that looks well sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 wow lovely install that how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking thinking of this as a mod in a few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Jesus mate, your car has come on a bit since I last saw it back in July 07. New full respray, new trick engine additions and a clean engine bay - you must of been working hard! Looks brilliant mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Well done matey, lovely clean install From my understanding jet location determines the affect of the water/meth. Close to the throttle will have a bigger in cylinder cooling affect, further away the water/meth will have time to cool the charge air more efficiently. You can also mount pre turbo which effectively alters the compressor map. Some good info on various theories tried and tested can be found here :- http://www.aquamist.co.uk/phpBB2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 wow hats off to you very professionally done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 I was under the thought that these shurflo pumps needed to be mounted near the water source as they dont have great 'suction' ability??? They dont have to suck if you get the levels of the tank, pump and injector correct its pretty much gravity fed. what dash kit is it you got mate as that looks well sweet Bought it from ebay not long after i got the car. Its called titanium burl wood. The seller i got it from is no longer registered, but i think there's others that do it. wow lovely install that how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking thinking of this as a mod in a few months Got it from Dusty at MVP, cost was about $400 + shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hey Trick I noticed that you decided to use an aluminum bung for the throttle body pipe? is this a mandatory requirement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Guys - any recommended Aluminum welders in or around London that can help plumb the water injector into the throttle pipe? I have the entire kit plumbed in other than the water injector.....really looking to finish this off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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