Went to track for first time with nitrous!
02-20-2012, 01:40 PM
#31
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Carolina
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Yes, ET only measures the time from when the car begins moving until it reaches the finish line, so reaction won't effect the ET.
A comparison of trap speeds with and without nitrous will give a very good indication of how much power you are gaining with the spray. How big of a shot are you running? Is it a wet kit? What size jets are you running for fuel and nitrous?
I feel like your set-up is not optimized and with a little more info we may be able to help you run a bit better...
A comparison of trap speeds with and without nitrous will give a very good indication of how much power you are gaining with the spray. How big of a shot are you running? Is it a wet kit? What size jets are you running for fuel and nitrous?
I feel like your set-up is not optimized and with a little more info we may be able to help you run a bit better...
Last edited by shrimperdad; 02-27-2012 at 12:31 AM. Reason: New to performance.
02-20-2012, 02:05 PM
#32
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 6
First Time Nitrous User Help?
What do I need for a good road set up to play with these 5.0L engines. I have a stock 1999 Mach 1, 4.6L, help me guys I have a grudge to settle with my 5K car against a 45K 2012. I know with your knowledge we can get it done. I'm not a mechanic but I have totally overhauled and engine before so I'm not stupid. You tell me what I need and I'll buy it and give you the credit as deserved. I have wanna prove a point to these goobers on the road. I can't run with the big dogs but I'm gonna. Help Me?
Last edited by shrimperdad; 02-27-2012 at 12:32 AM. Reason: New to performance.
02-20-2012, 08:29 PM
#33
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Ford didn't make Mach1's in 1999...
If it is a 1999 GT, you will need a lot more power to run with a new 5.0. I would not focus on trying to run with a 5.0. Just improve your car and enjoy it.
The troll hair on the back of my neck is standing up.
If it is a 1999 GT, you will need a lot more power to run with a new 5.0. I would not focus on trying to run with a 5.0. Just improve your car and enjoy it.
The troll hair on the back of my neck is standing up.
02-21-2012, 07:54 AM
#35
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Well shows how much I know about performance, I thought I could at least compete with a stock 5.0L if I put a little nitrous on it. But as far as the Mach 1 that is what is painted along lower door panel of my 35 anniversary addition and it also has mach 1 sound system.
02-21-2012, 07:55 AM
#36
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And honestly, if you know as much about nitrous as you do your ''99 mach1 because the door panel says it is one''... then it isnt the power adder for you. Too many rules and variables you need to know before you go tossing the juice in there and popping your motor to pieces
02-23-2012, 07:32 AM
#39
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Carolina
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Thanks I'll take your advice and just play around with her. Sure is alot run of room under the hood for something maybe a turbo addition what you think. I saw where I can get turbo system for $1500 w/installation which includes dyno tuning. Do you think I'm still wanting for to much.
02-23-2012, 11:31 PM
#40
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Just my opinion though.
Hint: Kenne Bell should put you in the ball park with the new 5.0's