You're partially correct. Aquamist also use Shurflo pumps. Still don't believe me? Look at all of their HFS system. Yup, every single one uses a Shurflo pump.
The proprietary Aquamist pump were the absolute WORST pumps to use with methanol. They use a very poor metal-on-metal design and the reduced lubricity of the methanol means an increase in internal friction. In a matter of minutes these pump will seize when used with methanol. I'm glad to hear that Richard finally figured this out by why use something that isn't methanol resistant like Teflon? He should be using EPDM.
Running the best intercooler possible will in fact allow me to run more boost and timing. A cooler denser air charge is less prone to pre-ignition and detonation. Thus the detonation threshold is increaed allowing for more ignition advance and/or more boost. And regular old intercooler don't really fail either.
You CANNOT run more boost or timing with water/methanol injection unless you run some kind of fail safe. That, or you grenade your motor when the pump dies or a fitting fails or the electronics stop working. Don't get me wrong. I'm a faithfull believer of what water/methanol can do WHEN IT WORKS. Unfortunately there is too much risk associated with these types of systems and I don't feel like paying out the wazoo for a fully reliable kit and fail safe.
Like I said, I used to work for a water/methanol injection manufacturer. I've tested EVERY water/methanol kit on the market. Seriously, I have. When you work behind the scenes you see the ugly side of how things really are. It's unfortunate but true.
Anyways, I'm not trying to sway you or anyone else one way or another. I'm looking for insight on whether or not I'll need conventional intercooling with my setup.
Maybe I'll start another thread.
