Water Injection Setup for Golf R. No more BS please

[Guy_H]

Nice setup - I would just like to point out that if this is a "road" car (registered) then its totally illegal, uninsurable, and a major hazard to the passengers (and other road users) in an accident.

Anybody considering this for a road or street car should be aware of the legalities & regulations.

[Tarmac]

Looks like a very neat setup.

This is basically designed to reduce loss of power from heatsoak isn't it?

Yes. Turbos create so much heat that you get robbed of power. This cools down the intake temp buy a lot enabling you to run a lot more timing.

That's a very impressive installation

If I had stage 3 I would definately do this also
(As I'm FWD I can't get all the benefits of stage 3 like a 4WD)

Do it.

Nice setup - I would just like to point out that if this is a "road" car (registered) then its totally illegal, uninsurable, and a major hazard to the passengers (and other road users) in an accident.

Anybody considering this for a road or street car should be aware of the legalities & regulations.

This isnt illegal Guy. I checked with Transport QLD. I am running 100% Distilled water. Not flammable.

No Methanol will be going in this tank. Although of course there is the option for racing to help aid in more heat reduction.

[ian]

Great to see , I had a water injector system on my old 202 HQ one tonner , half water half metho never had a ping even under heavy load ,

[Guy_H]

Yes. Turbos create so much heat that you get robbed of power. This cools down the intake temp buy a lot enabling you to run a lot more timing.



Do it.



This isnt illegal Guy. I checked with Transport QLD. I am running 100% Distilled water. Not flammable.

No Methanol will be going in this tank. Although of course there is the option for racing to help aid in more heat reduction.

Sorry Ben, it is completely illegal - we have been through this with the QLD Transport engineers (Same people who have to verify your other mods) - I assume you are completely familiar with ADR 17?

There have been several BMW 135is defected for way better setups than this recently (mounted in a steel tank separate from the engine compartment).

Please show me who will certify a "water" injection system - I would love to have a chat to them

[Guy_H]

Oh, P.S, most race tracks have banned it for circuit use as well, Cams have regulations & it also points back to the ADR on the technicalities of installation.

[Tarmac]

Ok i clearly spoke to the wrong person at QLD transport then. I will call back and get to the bottom of it. Its kind of stupid isnt it, there is nothing dangerous about this setup in the slightest.

I think you have made your point regarding this now. Thank you

[Frazza]

Oh, P.S, most race tracks have banned it for circuit use as well, Cams have regulations & it also points back to the ADR on the technicalities of installation.

Just for the record, CAMS allow water injection; Quote: Water injection and spraying: The spraying of water onto the intercooler is free, as is water injection into the intercooler and/or the intake manifold. Any such arrangements shall be specified on the Recognition Form along with the water reservoir position and capacity.

However i guess Tarmac's car is for the road so anything about CAMS is irrelevant.

[Mysticality]

So... How many L/100km do you get per water tank?

[Frazza]

So... How many L/100km do you get per water tank?

Don't know figures yet but it is bugger all, the spray is a super fine mist so it really doesn't use a lot. The tank is also controlled so it will let you know if the tank is getting low or the pump stops, it's pretty safe.