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  1. Wilkdan

    COMPRESSION VS INTERCOOLING VS ALCOHOL/WATER INJECTION

    Thanks lads for the replys; I have read maximum boost and currently reading the superchrger one by Bell;
  2. Wilkdan

    COMPRESSION VS INTERCOOLING VS ALCOHOL/WATER INJECTION

    matty, i think you misunderstood, i am just brain storming different ideas!!! thanks for the help thought!!
  3. Wilkdan

    COMPRESSION VS INTERCOOLING VS ALCOHOL/WATER INJECTION

    If i run the A/c pump directly then it will only run at the engine speed/ if i run the pump ac compressor geared up off the motor then i can have it run at optimum speed anf with a high efficient altnernator; I was going to run a matrix in the inlet which cools the chrage before entering the...
  4. Wilkdan

    COMPRESSION VS INTERCOOLING VS ALCOHOL/WATER INJECTION

    So if i am cooling the air and cooling the fuel then i should be able to run high boost without detonation; Would you all think that the power lost by running an a/c system to cool the AIR would be more then the denser air would produce in power; I was thinking about doing this by finding a...
  5. Wilkdan

    COMPRESSION VS INTERCOOLING VS ALCOHOL/WATER INJECTION

    I know there is loads of variables; i specilise in BMW forced induction and tuning and i find that anything of high boost application (anything over 1.5 bar) is something for concern; I tried to stay with pump gas for road application otherwise its more hassle then its worth; I like to run...
  6. Wilkdan

    COMPRESSION VS INTERCOOLING VS ALCOHOL/WATER INJECTION

    I have had this debate ongoing with other specilist mechanic and it is quite a good subject to get different views and experiences; If you had an engine with a 9;1 compression ratio and you want to run a high boost which option would you go for or a bit of both; My view is to try and keep...
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