Ford Repair: Engine Block ID, water injection system, torqe

Question
Steve,

Thanks for the information on my 1995 Mustang.  I won't put 10 pounds of boost if it is a stock 302, because I have read where they blow after 500hp.  My engine is a 347 stroker that has been dynoed at 417hp and 445 ft pounds of torqe at the rear wheels.  This gives it about 490hp at the crank.  You metioned Intercooling.  I looked into it, and found that I don't have enough room to fit one because of the special Facia my car has.  I was wondering if you have heard anything about Snow's water/methanol injection.  They claim it takes the place of an air to air intercooler.  My tuner says they don't work, expecially here in the Florida heat.

                 Bill

Answer
Bill-

  Well...an intercooler could fit if you felt like trimming the inside of the bumper, but that's a little drastic (unless you REALLY want an intercooler.  I've got a turbo'ed '84 GT350 with a 331 and I had to trim the bumper to fit the huge 3 core intercooler).  You didn't mention the type of blower you've got, but there's a chance something like Vortech's aftercooler could work since it's air-water and doesn't fit in front of the car like Procharger's coolers do.  As for the Snow methanol/water injection system...I think the jury's still out on that.  I feel pretty safe saying it won't make anything close to the power they advertise.  I'm sure it would stabilize the combustion a bit...but unless you crank up the boost that's not going to make any power.  If it were me, I wouldn't be hooking one up.  Since I haven't seen anyone running big gains with the system it just seems like more crap that can break.  Hope this helps.

Steve