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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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As it says. I'm try to get feedback on what people have done/ have?
Is it worth buying? Does it effect your tune?
This is what I'm looking at.

http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Des...niversal%20Fit

http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Des...niversal%20Fit


Not tryn to gain anypower. Just want it to run more efficient.

I have search and have not found ANYTHING. So please don't tell me to search. If you find something just post a link please.
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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ive been around a lot of car and they spray there radiators a lot of time to cool em down so it would deffinatly work just weather or not its worth it
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:13 AM
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its not worth 300 bucks.....get anpthe wiper pump and and assembly and spray windshield washer fluid on it....cools the same ish.
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:22 AM
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might as well get the water/meth kit more psi safely
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gingles
its not worth 300 bucks.....get anpthe wiper pump and and assembly and spray windshield washer fluid on it....cools the same ish.
you got my attention...lol
any write ups on this or something so i can look in to it?

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might as well get the water/meth kit more psi safely
i would but im not tryn to get ANOTHER tune.. im tryn to hold off until the new motor
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Water/meth is a crutch. Spraying your IC with water wont effect your tune. If you really want to freeze it spray nitrous on it.
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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yea if you really want to cool it then use nitrous......but just get another small washer fluid pump assembly.....some tubing and 2 spray nozzles.....google it...guarantee theres tons of write ups
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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40 dollar DIY water spray install:
http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=10716

NO2 spray results:
http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/t...est/index.html
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Wow great article at honda tuning it, nice gains too
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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It was nice to see someone actually test the product and post hard data with their results.

Here are some more publications:
http://www.holley.com/data/Ads/NOSCoverArticle.pdf

http://www.autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&A=0527

Not a lot of info out there. Mostly forum ranting and manufacturer claims. I really want to see some more before and after numbers on the intake temp.


Temp sensor install guide:
http://autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&A=0360

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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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Check out that Autospeed article above. I have read it before but I read it again and I highly recommend it.
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