Where The Nitrous? missing the <3
02-12-2007 | 11:39 AM
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Where The Nitrous? missing the <3
Ok so we have a tell all article on turbos, LS VTEC, Engine rebuilds, and everything else inbetween, but not one on nitrous, so i want to try to get some things started here, we need to educate, and learn, clear up some rumors.
i know a little bit and have some questions.
1) is it true nitrous is relitively safe at lower shots like 50 as long as you have the fuel system to back it up, i know that nitrous oxide breaks down at engie temps releasing its oxygen content, giving you the ability to stuff more fuel into it, so you blow your engine when you lean it out.
2) are you supposed to hit the at a certain RPM or whats the best time to hit it, or can you just hold it the whole time?
also are the computerised release systems worth the money,
and which one WOT micro switch or push button?
3) ok dry, wet, or direct port? i hear that the we kits have a intercooler affect by cooling the intake air, and the dry is the least effective/efficient i know the direct port it a great choice because it also injects fuel with the nitrous, thus stopping the engine from running lean, but i have not even seen these kits, do they even exist?
this is supposed to be an ask all tell all thread, so if anyone has questions too, just ask, and any info would be greatly appreciated, i just figured it was a good topic to discuss.
i know a little bit and have some questions.
1) is it true nitrous is relitively safe at lower shots like 50 as long as you have the fuel system to back it up, i know that nitrous oxide breaks down at engie temps releasing its oxygen content, giving you the ability to stuff more fuel into it, so you blow your engine when you lean it out.
2) are you supposed to hit the at a certain RPM or whats the best time to hit it, or can you just hold it the whole time?
also are the computerised release systems worth the money,
and which one WOT micro switch or push button?
3) ok dry, wet, or direct port? i hear that the we kits have a intercooler affect by cooling the intake air, and the dry is the least effective/efficient i know the direct port it a great choice because it also injects fuel with the nitrous, thus stopping the engine from running lean, but i have not even seen these kits, do they even exist?
this is supposed to be an ask all tell all thread, so if anyone has questions too, just ask, and any info would be greatly appreciated, i just figured it was a good topic to discuss.
02-12-2007 | 01:02 PM
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1) you need a proper fuel system no matter what size shot you run. you'll also need colder plugs.
2) the ideal way to use nitrous is with a window switch that allows the nitrous to start flowing above a certain rpm and shut off at a certain rpm at wot. push button's are for fast and furious wannabes. the best way is with a programmable ems.
3) dry is ok for small shots. wet is safer for larger shots. direct port is the best and also priciest. dry injects only nitrous through the nozzle and rely's on the injectors to add more fuel. wet injects nitrous and fuel through the nozzle. direct port is the same as wet but each intake runner is tapped with a nozzle. if a direct port kit is not available for your engine, fab one up with the correct nozzles, lines, solenoids, etc.
this is from my basic knowledge of nitrous
2) the ideal way to use nitrous is with a window switch that allows the nitrous to start flowing above a certain rpm and shut off at a certain rpm at wot. push button's are for fast and furious wannabes. the best way is with a programmable ems.
3) dry is ok for small shots. wet is safer for larger shots. direct port is the best and also priciest. dry injects only nitrous through the nozzle and rely's on the injectors to add more fuel. wet injects nitrous and fuel through the nozzle. direct port is the same as wet but each intake runner is tapped with a nozzle. if a direct port kit is not available for your engine, fab one up with the correct nozzles, lines, solenoids, etc.
this is from my basic knowledge of nitrous