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Old 06-13-2004, 11:22 PM
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I stand mistaken , thank you for your input , and how would you tune your car for nitrous oxide ?
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Old 06-13-2004, 11:34 PM
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I stand mistaken , thank you for your input , and how would you tune your car for nitrous oxide ?
Your welcome. Well, too keep from writing a long essay about tuning, Ill just sum it up without alot of detail: If you plan on using it and need more detailed advice, just ask.

1. Make sure bottle temp is where it should be at ALL times - usually around 900-1000 lbs - be consistant whichever you chose.
2. Run a colder plug
3. Rule of thumb is to start with 3* retarted timing for every 50hp
4. Bump fuel pressure as well, or use the appropriate jets that come with a wet kit.
5. Add timing and remove fuel until you get best performance without detonation, always check your plugs.
6. A WOT switch and window switch is a good idea as well, you don't want to be juicin it at 1500 rpm - very hard on the bottom end.

Or... really the safest way is through a dyno tune with wide band 02 monitoring.
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Old 06-14-2004, 01:37 AM
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thanks
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Old 06-14-2004, 04:26 PM
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to your first question the 0-60 is 6.8 in a manual with a REALLY good driver. That is for the convertible at least, you would cut some time if you have a coupe of course because of the weight difference but i second vfast, it's a BEAST and could do with some weight loss. and also i don't know if you've had a mustang before but the 5.0 engine is a tank and nitrous wont do any damage at all so don't worry about that( i know they've already addressed it lol ust seconding their opinion.) good luck with your mods, let us know what you decide to do and how it works out
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Old 06-14-2004, 10:51 PM
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How about a CAI, cam, valve springs, valves, roller rocks, springs and shocks, 3.73 gears and driveshaft, under drive pulleys. You will beat a 260 hp stang then.
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Old 06-15-2004, 08:27 PM
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the best thing about nitrous is your not abusing the engine unless in use..so NORMAL wear is achiefed...a nice 50-75 will do wonders on a car and is safe with the right precauction.....
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