Instruction Manual P/N 30-3300 Water/Methanol Injection Kit V2 Standard Controller - Internal MAP 1-Gallon Tank STOP! THIS PRODUCT HAS LEGAL RESTRICTIONS. READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLING/USING! THIS PRODUCT MAY BE USED SOLELY ON VEHICLES USED IN SANCTIONED COMPETITION WHICH MAY NEVER BE USED UPON A PUBLIC ROAD OR HIGHWAY, UNLESS PERMITTED BY SPECIFIC REGULATORY EXEMPTION. (VISIT THE “EMISSIONS” PAGE AT HTTP://WWW.SEMASAN.COM/EMISSIONS FOR STATE BY STATE DETAILS.
Water/Methanol Injection V2 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE REGARDING METHANOL AEM strongly recommends that users never exceed a 50% methanol concentration when using any AEM Water/Methanol system or component. All AEM water/methanol injection systems and components (pump, lines, fittings, filter, flow sensor, tank, and nozzles) are 100% chemically compatible with methanol. However, for safety reasons we strongly recommend that users never use more than a 50% methanol concentration in our systems.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE REGARDING METHANOL 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the AEM Water/Methanol Injection V2 Kit. This document will help guide you through the setup and installation process. Please take the time to review its contents prior to installation. Pay especially close attention to any bolded text, as it indicates an important note or step in the process. Before beginning installation of electronic components, please disconnect the ground side of your battery.
Water/Methanol Injection V2 30-3300 Contents Parts List: Quantity 20 ft 1 1 Hardware Kit: Description Part # High Pressure ¼” Nylon Hose 35-4500-20 1.5-Gallon Tank With Integral Fluid Level Sensor 10”h x 8.5”w x 4.
SPECIFICATIONS 5 INSTALLATION Diagram *View ed from Wire Side of Connector NOTE: THIS KIT INCLUDES NEW STYLE INJECTOR NOZZLES THAT HAVE INTERNAL CHECK VALVES. AN EXTERNAL CHECK IS NO LONGER NEEDED OR INCLUDED IN THIS KIT.
Water/Methanol Injection V2 Installation Checklist The following list of steps is an overview of the installation process. A complete and more detailed list of each step including optional peripherals is defined later in this document.
INSTALLATION 7 q Install Tank o The tank must be mounted such that it is below the injection point. Failure to do so may lead to fluid leaking into the intake tract due to gravity or siphoning, which may result in engine damage. o Fasten with 4 of the 8 supplied #8 sheet metal screws along with the 4 large washers or the 5/1618 bolts and Nylock nuts. q Install Pump o Select suitable location for pump near and below the lowest fluid level of tank.
Water/Methanol Injection V2 Pump and Tank Install Find a suitable location to mount the tank and pump. The tank must be mounted such that it is below the injection point. Failure to do so may lead to fluid leaking into the intake tract due to gravity or siphoning, which may result in engine damage. The tank and pump must be mounted in the same area.
INSTALLATION 9 Note: All tanks are tested for leaks during assembly. A special sealant adhesive is used to bond the plastic tank to the metal fitting. DO NOT attempt to tighten the fitting any further! The pump must be located in the same area as the tank and should be mounted at or below the lowest fluid level height. Take note of the direction of flow, indicated by the arrows on the pump body, when mounting the pump.
Water/Methanol Injection V2 controller contains an externally accessible fuse; no additional fuses are required. Use the supplied zip-ties to mount the controller. Progressive Controller Installation Pin # Description Wire** Color Connection 1 Pump Ground 16 AWG Orange Connect to ground (black) wire of pump. 2 LED - 20 AWG Gray Connect to ground (black) wire of external LED. 3 LED + 20 AWG Violet Connect to positive (red) wire of external LED. 4 Solenoid - 20 AWG Brown/White 1.
INSTALLATION 11 Pump/Tank Flush After all wires are hooked up, add water to the tank and, with the hose pointed into a container, press and hold the TEST push button on the controller module. The TEST button can be used to test the system. The pump speed will gradually increase from zero to full speed within 3 seconds and then remain full for another 3 seconds before stopping. Repeat the TEST button procedure until you are sure the system is free of any debris that may have been in the lines or tank.
Water/Methanol Injection V2 The nozzles are serviceable and can be disassembled for cleaning. If you find excessive debris in the screen, check your tank for contamination. When installing the screen it is only necessary to be slightly tighter than finger tight. Do not over-tighten. The nylon washers are reusable but a spare is included.
INSTALLATION 13 Nozzle Mounting Select the location where the nozzle will be installed. Nozzle must be mounted such that it is higher than the tank. Failure to do so may lead to fluid leaking into the intake tract due to gravity or siphoning, which may result in engine damage. Nozzle must be mounted before the throttle plate. Nozzle should also be mounted after the MAF sensor, if present. Nozzle must also be mounted after any intercoolers.
Water/Methanol Injection V2 SYSTEM ERRORS The controller will continuously check for errors; when an error is detected it will be reported to the user by a flashing sequence of the external LED, as well as a corresponding red flashing sequence of the status LED. Damage to vehicle or engine may occur if these faults are not resolved immediately. The water-injection system may not operate properly or at all while an error condition exists. Please refer to the table below for further information.
SYSTEM ERRORS Troubleshooting Diagram © 2017 AEM Performance Electronics 15
Water/Methanol Injection V2 CONTROLLER Settings The AEM Water/Methanol Injection Controller is a progressive type controller. This means that fluid will be injected in proportion to the amount of boost that is detected by the internal MAP sensor. In other words, more boost equals more fluid. It is therefore imperative that the vacuum/pressure connection be made properly and securely or vehicle/engine damage could occur.
CONTROLLER 17 Fuse The controller has an externally accessible fuse. The controller itself will turn on and function, but the pump will not run without the fuse. If the controller is reporting an open circuit it may be that the fuse has blown or is not installed correctly. Use a 15 amp fast blow fuse for replacement purposes. TEST Button The TEST button feature is available to test the system's functionality. This feature should be used ONLY with the nozzle disconnected from the engine.
Water/Methanol Injection V2 A MORE LINEAR FLOW OUTPUT AEM’s Water/Methanol Injection system delivers a linear flow rate as pump speed increases. This is unlike competitors’ systems that simply have a linear pump speed drive between start and full setting which results in a non-linear delivery of water/methanol. AEM’s system linearizes the flow, giving you better flow control and a more progressive delivery of water/methanol.
NON-PROGRESSIVE OPERATION (optional) 19 ENGINE TUNING Water/methanol injection is generally not considered a bolt-on power adder for forced induction gasoline applications. Engine tuning is usually required in order to maximize potential power gain. Water/methanol injection allows for a more aggressive tune to be used while still using pump gas as your base fuel. Using a 50/50 mix of water/methanol is recommended for the best combination of air charge cooling and detonation control.
Water/Methanol Injection V2 OPTIONAL SYSTEM UPGRADES Water/Methanol Injection FAILSAFE Device – AEM P/N 30-3020/30-3020M Actively monitors the entire flow curve independent of pressure, continuously collecting flow vs. injection rate data so that any deviation from your established flow curve will trigger an alarm output that can be used to reduce boost or timing, change maps, add fuel, trigger a two-step, or perform practically any action you choose to save your engine.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 21 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Advanced Engine Management Inc. w arrants to the consumer that all AEM High Performance products w ill be free from defects in material and w orkmanship for a period of tw elve (12) months from date of the original purchase. Products that fail w ithin this 12-month w arranty period w ill be repaired or replaced at AEM’s option, w hen determined by AEM that the product failed due to defects in material or w orkmanship.
