Snow Performance WMI Stage 2 Review!

[H.wenck]

So has anyone used the BMS WMI kit with a lap3 pro tuner v2.5 . I just got the Lap3 and was told that I have to have the Lap wmi controller but they are out of stock.

 

[ZyroXZ2]

So has anyone used the BMS WMI kit with a lap3 pro tuner v2.5 . I just got the Lap3 and was told that I have to have the Lap wmi controller but they are out of stock.

I mean, I bet the answer to that is "no", though from a technical standpoint, if the pump was the exact same model with the exact same duty cycles, then it would work. Sadly, I doubt they're the same pump, so I would tell you to just wait for the LAP3 kit.

 

[MyNaga]

got the same wmi kit...enjoyed the thread...are you using heet or 5 gallon methanol cans to mix...ive been mixing 11 bottles of heet to half gallon of distilled water...been working great a year now

 

[ryan1stinger]

Can the snow performance kit be installed in the engine bay? That would be my preference and then simply use the washer fluid reservoir

 

[turboAWD]

Can the snow performance kit be installed in the engine bay? That would be my preference and then simply use the washer fluid reservoir

This was discussed already in the past - either here or on n54tech - the engine bay gets too hot, causing the fluid to evaporate from the pump when not actively spraying, meaning you have to re-prime it. And the washer-fluid tank can't handle more than like 5-10% methanol and/or the heat will degrade the tank over time as well, IIRC.

Installing in the engine bay is a very bad idea.

 

[ryan1stinger]

@turboAWD thanks for the info. Do you use Snow Stage 2 and if yes, what has your experience been with it?

 

[turboAWD]

@turboAWD thanks for the info. Do you use Snow Stage 2 and if yes, what has your experience been with it?

No, I don't have any WMI - I'm trying to stay away from too many mods this time around.. My '05 LGT, I had valve body, turbo, injectors, TMIC, DP, sways, shocks, plus lots of other interior mods.

So far, just simple / reversible stuff: jb4, DIY intakes, Mando ECS10, sways, brake pads/fluid/lines.. Plenty fast on E30. If/when I actually manage to get to the track (was supposed to go in March for the first time, thanks Covid!), I may eventually end up doing FMIC or oil cooler.

 

[MyNaga]

@turboAWD thanks for the info. Do you use Snow Stage 2 and if yes, what has your experience been with it?

I have the snow kit...its been installed for over a year with no issues...besides the power...we took off the manifold when installing new plugs and the valves were clean after 30k miles

 

[ryan1stinger]

I have the snow kit...its been installed for over a year with no issues...besides the power...we took off the manifold when installing new plugs and the valves were clean after 30k miles

What meth/water ratio do you use?

 

[MyNaga]

What meth/water ratio do you use?

I have a 2 gallon gas tank and i use 11 bottles of yellow heet with half gallon of distilled water i believe its close to 70/30

 

[turboAWD]

I have a 2 gallon gas tank and i use 11 bottles of yellow heet with half gallon of distilled water i believe its close to 70/30

How much does that run per fill? How long does a fill last? What octane do you run?

I can mix E30 here at the pump (by filling up twice), and IIRC, with E30, WMI helps keep temps down, but doesn't really add much power..

 

[MyNaga]

How much does that run per fill? How long does a fill last? What octane do you run?

I can mix E30 here at the pump (by filling up twice), and IIRC, with E30, WMI helps keep temps down, but doesn't really add much power..

Im currently running e31 according to my flex sensor and meth with activation from 7 psi to 22psi boost...i believe at e30ish its around 94octane mixed with the shitfy California 91oct at the pumps...i can feel the difference when running meth...car runs harder and cooler...for me...a 3 qt tank when doing wot...will last about 4 pulls before low liquid warning goes off...im using the 625ml nozzle...prob too big but meh it works.

 

[ryan1stinger]

Im currently running e31 according to my flex sensor and meth with activation from 7 psi to 22psi boost...i believe at e30ish its around 94octane mixed with the shitfy California 91oct at the pumps...i can feel the difference when running meth...car runs harder and cooler...for me...a 3 qt tank when doing wot...will last about 4 pulls before low liquid warning goes off...im using the 625ml nozzle...prob too big but meh it works.

I’m in the process of purchasing Stage 2 and #6 nozzle (625ml) and deciding between 3qt and 2.5g. Hesitant on going the 2.5g because of the very little driving I do now and the fact that I read meth shouldn’t sit in a plastic reservoir for more than 2-4 weeks. When you mention 4 WOT pulls are you referring to 1/4 miles. Can’t imagine that you’re referring to get on a freeway onramp during 4 separate occasions and punching it WOT is going to drain 3 qts? If yes, I’m guessing if you were to do it again you would get the 2.5g tank?

 

[ryan1stinger]

At a flow of 625ml/minute a 3qt tank should last for about 4 mins of WOT pulls which should be more than 4 pulls unless each of your pulls is for a minute and if that were true you should be running 4 one mile runs.

 

[ryan1stinger]

When I do a WOT pull on the freeway or surface street it lasts for no more than 5 seconds, therefore a 3qt tank should last for quite sometime for me. Roughly 50 pulls of a 5s duration, unless my math is failing me.

 

[MyNaga]

I’m in the process of purchasing Stage 2 and #6 nozzle (625ml) and deciding between 3qt and 2.5g. Hesitant on going the 2.5g because of the very little driving I do now and the fact that I read meth shouldn’t sit in a plastic reservoir for more than 2-4 weeks. When you mention 4 WOT pulls are you referring to 1/4 miles. Can’t imagine that you’re referring to get on a freeway onramp during 4 separate occasions and punching it WOT is going to drain 3 qts? If yes, I’m guessing if you were to do it again you would get the 2.5g tank?

 

[MyNaga]

Honestly with driving around normally id say a tank...now spirited freeway entrances...lets say going to work and coming home...it will still be half full...that 625 is a guzzler lol...with e30...ive raised the starting psi to 7 and 8...and it has lasted longer but when i had it starting at 5psi...i could drain it quick...i like the 3qt due to the inconspicuous install...2.5 is huge

 

[ryan1stinger]

Honestly with driving around normally id say a tank...now spirited freeway entrances...lets say going to work and coming home...it will still be half full...that 625 is a guzzler lol...with e30...ive raised the starting psi to 7 and 8...and it has lasted longer but when i had it starting at 5psi...i could drain it quick...i like the 3qt due to the inconspicuous install...2.5 is huge

Thanks for the insight. I think I will be sticking with the 3qt, for now, and in the future I can always look to upgrade.

 

[MyNaga]

Thanks for the insight. I think I will be sticking with the 3qt, for now, and in the future I can always look to upgrade.

 

[ryan1stinger]

With the regular cap on the reservoir do you smell the meth from the cabin. I’m assuming no, but just checking as I see BMS sells a special cap for the reservoir tanks. I assume it would fit our tanks.

I’m looking at a purchasing a 5 gallon pale of meth and then mixing with distilled water for a 80/20 meth/water.