any cons on running meth?

Bashar368 · Fri, May-11-2012, 05:21:00 AM

I really wanted to buy a aem meth kit to use it as a cooling agent for the summer time heat but now I am scared after reding al these horror stories

Should I really be worried

Tchleung · Fri, May-11-2012, 05:49:05 AM

If I were to do it over again, I would probably spend the extra money for something better than the AEM...

pbonsalb · Fri, May-11-2012, 12:11:25 PM

Buy an Aquamist. Get good stuff and install it correctly and you minimize your risks. There are stories out there about M3s blowing up after a supercharger kit was installed, but people still install them. Howerton sells the Aquamist.

playskool1 · Sun, May-13-2012, 01:18:53 AM

it's funny i was on the fence getting an Aquamist kit but on the 335i forums they said to stay away from them because of reports of pumps failing? don't quote me on that but just what my 335i buddy heard when he was researching on what meth kit to use.

i've been running AEM water/meth kit for over 45k miles now with the medium size nozzle, no malfunction of controller yet. after reading a couple of your guys post on the issues you've had i think i might feel safer running the smallest nozzle now. lol

MSpeedAddict · Sun, May-13-2012, 02:12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playskool1

it's funny i was on the fence getting an Aquamist kit but on the 335i forums they said to stay away from them because of reports of pumps failing? don't quote me on that but just what my 335i buddy heard when he was researching on what meth kit to use.

i've been running AEM water/meth kit for over 45k miles now with the medium size nozzle, no malfunction of controller yet. after reading a couple of your guys post on the issues you've had i think i might feel safer running the smallest nozzle now. lol

Active actually said I should switch to AEMs largest nozzle.

Info I wrote down from last week:
550cc nozzle for 8-9 psi boost
630cc nozzle at 11-12 psi boost

Tchleung · Sun, May-13-2012, 04:42:08 PM

Wow kinda scary that they'd want the setup to be so reliant on the meth. If the meth stopped working and the tune relied on a 530+ cc nozzle, then bye bye engine if the meth fails. Atleast if the tune is setup for a smaller 15cc jet, if it runs out or stops working, your A/F's are probably still okay(depending on the A/F with meth on)

MSpeedAddict · Sun, May-13-2012, 05:13:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchleung

Wow kinda scary that they'd want the setup to be so reliant on the meth. If the meth stopped working and the tune relied on a 530+ cc nozzle, then bye bye engine if the meth fails. Atleast if the tune is setup for a smaller 15cc jet, if it runs out or stops working, your A/F's are probably still okay(depending on the A/F with meth on)

Don't believe Active Autowerke tunes for meth, unless you're like certain members that have opted for custom on site dyno tunes.

I'm actually still on the baseline tune, I'm going to dyno and Active said if I set up an appointment that coincides with my dyno this summer I can have live tuning.

bmw loe · Wed, May-23-2012, 12:53:48 AM

cons: another source for fires

playskool1 · Wed, May-23-2012, 03:30:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw loe

cons: another source for fires

the reason why running Snow Performance Boost Juice is the safest to use with the right amount of mixture to keep it non-flammable.

Johnyzoom · Fri, Jun-01-2012, 12:59:58 AM

I run a coolingmist system on My rx7 with a 50/50 mix, It is brought on by the Tru boost gage/ controller also have led sthat tell me when Its armed and one to tell me its pumping.

Fri, May-11-2012, 05:21:00 AM	#21
Bashar368 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 708 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: West Hills, Ca Calabasas Woodland Hills	Re: any cons on running meth? I really wanted to buy a aem meth kit to use it as a cooling agent for the summer time heat but now I am scared after reding al these horror stories Should I really be worried __________________ 2005 IB ZCP - AA 2 HKS - Work Brombachers - 500+ RWHP 91 Octane

Fri, May-11-2012, 05:49:05 AM	#22
Tchleung Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,806 Reputation: 0	Re: any cons on running meth? If I were to do it over again, I would probably spend the extra money for something better than the AEM... __________________ 02 Carbon Black M3 6MT 456whp/312wtq @ 8psi, No #'s yet at 9.5psi 4.10 / Headers / ESS VT2-550+ / Tuned by Evolve

Fri, May-11-2012, 12:11:25 PM	#23
pbonsalb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,898 Reputation: 0	Re: any cons on running meth? Buy an Aquamist. Get good stuff and install it correctly and you minimize your risks. There are stories out there about M3s blowing up after a supercharger kit was installed, but people still install them. Howerton sells the Aquamist.

Sun, May-13-2012, 01:18:53 AM	#24
playskool1 NorCal's Valve Adjustment guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,444 In the garage: '89 BMW 325i '01 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SF Bay Area	Re: any cons on running meth? it's funny i was on the fence getting an Aquamist kit but on the 335i forums they said to stay away from them because of reports of pumps failing? don't quote me on that but just what my 335i buddy heard when he was researching on what meth kit to use. i've been running AEM water/meth kit for over 45k miles now with the medium size nozzle, no malfunction of controller yet. after reading a couple of your guys post on the issues you've had i think i might feel safer running the smallest nozzle now. lol __________________ 01[LSB][Cinnamon][6 Spd.]ESS VT475\|3000lbs.\|6.31lbs./hp PM me for valve adjustment and inspection 1&2 deals!

Sun, May-13-2012, 04:42:08 PM	#26
Tchleung Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,806 Reputation: 0	Re: any cons on running meth? Wow kinda scary that they'd want the setup to be so reliant on the meth. If the meth stopped working and the tune relied on a 530+ cc nozzle, then bye bye engine if the meth fails. Atleast if the tune is setup for a smaller 15cc jet, if it runs out or stops working, your A/F's are probably still okay(depending on the A/F with meth on) __________________ 02 Carbon Black M3 6MT 456whp/312wtq @ 8psi, No #'s yet at 9.5psi 4.10 / Headers / ESS VT2-550+ / Tuned by Evolve

Wed, May-23-2012, 12:53:48 AM	#28
bmw loe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 29 Posts: 922 Reputation: 0 Location: Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch	Re: any cons on running meth? cons: another source for fires __________________ -e92 335i 6MT Space Gray/Black M-sport, JB4 G5 ISO/DCI/CM Meth (CM10 nozzle) 12.612@114.74mph, 18psi on stock run-flat tires and plausible fuel pump codes sold -e46 M3 6MT, sold -e46 M3 SMG, sold -E90 LCI M3 Interlagos Blue / Novillo Silver

Fri, Jun-01-2012, 12:59:58 AM	#30
Johnyzoom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 57 Reputation: 0	Re: any cons on running meth? I run a coolingmist system on My rx7 with a 50/50 mix, It is brought on by the Tru boost gage/ controller also have led sthat tell me when Its armed and one to tell me its pumping.

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