Water Injection??

[cfjohnson]

Excuse my ignorance but would somebody be kind enough to explain water injection to me? More specifically, how it works and how it applies to the JRSC. Thanks

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93 B18C Civic Coupe
Soon to be installed: Jamex sportsline shocks, Ground control coilover conversion, chikara front upper strut brace, NOS?

[Civic TSI]

By injecting a small mist of water, you're reducing the temperature in the combustion chamber and at the same time reducing the chance of detotation. Therefor if you don't have any detonation problem at 6 psi, you'll be able to raise the boost a little. It kind of act like an intercooler.

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[rjaffey]

Check out:

http://www.landfield.com/faqs/autos/gasoline-faq/part3/

Look at section 7.13.

[This message has been edited by rjaffey (edited February 21, 2000).]

[Holden]

No. "Water Cooled" means you have a radiator and water/coolant flowing around to keep engine temps normal. This is opposed to "Air Cooled" vehicles that have no radiator.

[cfjohnson]

So does the term "water cooled" refer to water injection?

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Is it obvious that I'm the new kid?
93 B18C Civic Coupe
Soon to be installed: Jamex sportsline shocks, Ground control coilover conversion, chikara front upper strut brace, NOS?

[B18c1]

I understand that decreasing detonation is the primary use of h20 inj, but has anyone ever made any dyno proven torque and horsepower increases with water injection.
Also, I understand that Autometer has an intake charge temp gauge. If anyone has this or a similar device what reduction in temps have you seen.

B18c1