To spray or not to spray, that is.................
09-23-2007, 09:33 PM
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To spray or not to spray, that is.................
I have read threads on HP adders and decided not to invest +/-$5K on a blower or turbo - which pretty much leaves NO2, I think. All that I have read is positive for 100 HP applications or less but there must be some downsides to spray or why would so many spend so much on mechanical devices when "gas" seems so inexpensive (I was quoted under $1K for a top line system custom installed). Whazzup??????
09-23-2007, 10:09 PM
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RE: To spray or not to spray, that is.................
Haven't been around performance cars long enough to hear about that but the potential is there - Would that be a bomb in the trunk from a bottle leak or in the engine due to a screw up in amount injected? Is this a common occurance?
09-23-2007, 10:39 PM
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RE: To spray or not to spray, that is.................
People have the wrong impression on nitrous... When tuned correctly and all precautions are taken, it's the same risk as running a blower or turbo. You want to keep a good solid a/f ratio and that's about it.
Here's the solution to run nitrous the correct way. Read the little packet that comes with the kit you purchase and you follow those instructions exactly and you will be running just as safe as any blown or turbo vehicle.
Nitrous will blow up if it is exposed to a spark, but that's what the steel braided lines are for and that's why you follow the "instructions".
-Jeff
Here's the solution to run nitrous the correct way. Read the little packet that comes with the kit you purchase and you follow those instructions exactly and you will be running just as safe as any blown or turbo vehicle.
Nitrous will blow up if it is exposed to a spark, but that's what the steel braided lines are for and that's why you follow the "instructions".
-Jeff
09-23-2007, 10:43 PM
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RE: To spray or not to spray, that is.................
ORIGINAL: nothsa
People have the wrong impression on nitrous... When tuned correctly and all precautions are taken, it's the same risk as running a blower or turbo. You want to keep a good solid a/f ratio and that's about it.
Here's the solution to run nitrous the correct way. Read the little packet that comes with the kit you purchase and you follow those instructions exactly and you will be running just as safe as any blown or turbo vehicle.
Nitrous will blow up if it is exposed to a spark, but that's what the steel braided lines are for and that's why you follow the "instructions".
-Jeff
People have the wrong impression on nitrous... When tuned correctly and all precautions are taken, it's the same risk as running a blower or turbo. You want to keep a good solid a/f ratio and that's about it.
Here's the solution to run nitrous the correct way. Read the little packet that comes with the kit you purchase and you follow those instructions exactly and you will be running just as safe as any blown or turbo vehicle.
Nitrous will blow up if it is exposed to a spark, but that's what the steel braided lines are for and that's why you follow the "instructions".
-Jeff
I know with all there are risks but N2O is the only one that adds a explosive gas right above the gas tank
but many run it without a problem so your probobly safe
09-23-2007, 10:49 PM
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RE: To spray or not to spray, that is.................
What about a risk of an automobile accident that normally wouldn't be life threatening, but damages the bottle that's conveinetely riding shotgun next to you?
09-23-2007, 10:52 PM
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RE: To spray or not to spray, that is.................
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Who said it has to be over the gas tank?
If that's your worry then sit the bottle right on your passenger seat!
-Jeff
Who said it has to be over the gas tank?
If that's your worry then sit the bottle right on your passenger seat!
-Jeff
yes all problems can be solved and make it safe
but give my a fire suit if you want me in a N2O powered car
passenger seat=loss of being able to have a passenger
how about a safty valve that'll shut if anything goes wrong
plus its been around for 30+ years