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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 03:49 AM
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Hey guys,
I posted a thread over on www.turboneticsownersclub.com about the WIS.
It's not a DIY but more of an install tips and techniques as well as some good info on how to wire the thing if you don't have an electric boost gauge. Anyway, here is the link. Check it out and let me know what you think, thanks

http://68.111.208.232:1352/viewtopic.php?p=1776#1776
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 03:51 AM
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Good job John!
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thanks, took me all week but finally got her done
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i just saw the actual kit earlier, and dang that pump is small!
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 05:12 AM
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I know, I was expecting it to be bigger also. It is super strong for being so small and it does make it easier to mount.
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do they any warranty for the pumps ?

does it support dual nozzle's ?
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i'll have to ask
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Originally Posted by tikbhoy
i just saw the actual kit earlier, and dang that pump is small!
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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I just installed a turbo XS HPBC and took it up to 9.5psi and with the water injection I kept a cool 11.5 AFR.
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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How much timming advance are you running at 9.5 with the spray? What nozzle size? pump pressure? % Methanol?
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Originally Posted by ERIC-TC
How much timming advance are you running at 9.5 with the spray? What nozzle size? pump pressure? % Methanol?
I haven't adjusted timing yet. the nozzle is a 1mm orifice and the pump pushes out a max of 1 liter per minute at max duty cycle. I'm running near 80% duty cycle.
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just post up how long on normal driving for the reservoir to be empty
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since the install which was complete on tuesday I have been getting on the car non stop to adjust my boost controller and the WIS and have used about a quarter of the reservoir. I'll post a more accurate daily driving number in the next week or so.
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They warranty ALL parts for 12k miles/12 months no fault no hassle.
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man I love that phrase "no fault, no hassle"
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in other words...go out and try to break it...we dare ya to do it...if you do we got ya back homey
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Hey Vito, when you going to install yours?
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Originally Posted by jam0321
Hey Vito, when you going to install yours?
i dunno, my girl is going away for a couple of days next weekend so I think I might try and do it not this sunday but next sunday.
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cool, how do you plan on installing the nozzle?
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Originally Posted by jam0321
cool, how do you plan on installing the nozzle?
thats my only issue right now...my problem is im running a short ram coming off the u tube on the supercharger which leaves me lil to no room to put the nozzle...its gonna be real dam close thats for sure



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