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#41 ·
You are correct, nitrous is non-flammable.

When you heat nitrous oxide to about 570 degrees F (~300 C), it splits into oxygen and nitrogen. So the injection of nitrous oxide into an engine means that more oxygen is available during combustion. Because you have more oxygen, you can also inject more fuel, allowing the same engine to produce more power. Nitrous oxide is one of the simplest ways to provide a significant horsepower boost to any gasoline engine.


*Nitrous oxide has another effect that improves performance even more. When it vaporizes, nitrous oxide provides a significant cooling effect on the intake air. When you reduce the intake air temperature, you increase the air's density, and this provides even more oxygen inside the cylinder.
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I think they want the nitrous drivers to wear gloves because we're so cool.:cool::D
 
#42 ·
Damn, I gotta go to bed right after I take My ambien.:yes:

I don't even remember that post.:confused:

As I was trying to say, just use some sheetmetal to seal the passenger compartment off from the trunk. it has to be to pass tech if there's a NAWS bottle in the trunk.

Get a couple AN fittings to plumb the vent through the trunk floor.

And you can tap into your existing fuel system to get fuel. it is alittle more then just buying a kit, but, it IS seriously chep HP, and one hell of a rush.

And Johnny, piggy, maybe, at the end of August, we can try to meet up in Bremerton, if it all works out. You better get you some this year, cause you ain't gonna catch me after this winter.:noway:
 
Discussion starter · #43 ·
The final vote is in and since I didn't do it tonight, tomorrow will be tear out/prep day for the nitrous :yes: All the panels and the back seat are coming out. Going to cut the main section of the rear speaker tray out and cover it up with sheet metal. Will do the same with the back seat area. Going to use some high heat silicone around the seams on the sheet metal so when I screw it in it won't rattle at all. Will make a nice buffer between the sheet metal and the car :yes:

Going to be fun just doing this small part of the process :D
 
#46 ·
Wow I am surprised (actually I am not :D) you went with the NOS setup after most of us tried to tell you differently :yes:.
If your motor is sound you will be able to run a 125 shot all day. But if its not you will make Dave's dreams come true ;).
I hope this works out for you Chad. Just a word of advice "Start trailering your car to the track"

TOG
 
#48 ·
So no more back seat? Where the hell is Bianca going to sit? :confused: I hope your car is safe Chad. Your seat belts and seat in securely right? Suspension gone through? Tires not too old? Brakes good?
 
#49 ·
Dave said:
Not really, just use somw sheet metal to eseal off the seat bacj, and speaker trya. get it at wrok. use na stuff to plumb the roll over out the car. you can tap off of yoru exitsing system to get the feul, jus be sure to use a fuel prsure cuto-ut switch. ist realy say, just gota think it thru, relays for the solinoids rtoo
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Dave said:
here piggy pgiiy
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l:)

I think its time for intervention... :yes:
 
Discussion starter · #50 ·
I already have another seat, I just have to put it in. That'll come after everything else.

Dave, I'm cutting it all out because it's all messed up anyway. Whoever had it before the previous owner, decided it'd be a good idea to rip out the speakers and tore up all the sheet metal up there. The back seat framing is going to stay, just the speaker tray is going to get cut out.

TOG, I'd trailer it if I could afford a trailer :yes: I'm thinking of getting AAA per Eric's advice and info :D
 
#52 ·
Chad,

Congrats on your decision.
I strongly advise you to proceed with all due caution with safety in mind.
No if, ands, or buts, screw up something with your nitrous, say bye bye to your engine.
No half-arse work here.
OH, and TECH is gonna be all over your car like white on rice so might as well get everything 'right' with the car in August.
leaks
wheel studs
etc
I'd advise you that the first spay that you get is black primer so the car does not present as a hunka....less encouragement for the tech guys to look for stuff.

Again, congrats.
 
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#53 ·
AAA thats a good Idea :yes:. Chad I have AAA, and believe me after running Ol' Blue real hard I have wondered a few times if we would make it home. Knowing that I had towing covered has helped me relax a little when I am at the track.
I would NEVER hope for one of us to break :sad:. I truly hope TW is up for Extra HP. Use your head and be safe. Also be Smart and don't go about this upgrade in a hurry with RTV and Duct tape ;).

TOG
 
#54 ·
A stock bottom end will handle a little shot with ease. My first NOS was with my 327 and I ran the piss out of it with a 125 shot. Stock rods and bolts, cast pistons and rings, unbalanced, 2-bolt main,,,ect.

I still have the short block.

Chad,,,,,,,,,,,squeeze it will a small shot. Get the adjustable kit so you can up it when you get a decent bottom end.
 
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Thank you all for the encouraging words and I promise you, I refuse to half-ass anything when it comes to the safety of TW or me. The car will be more than ready before I push the button for the first time. And I'll have AAA on my side ready for if something does happen :yes:
 
#56 ·
Juhosaphat said:
Thank you all for the encouraging words and I promise you, I refuse to half-ass anything when it comes to the safety of TW or me. The car will be more than ready before I push the button for the first time. And I'll have AAA on my side ready for if something does happen :yes:
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aaa is always good and if i am at the track and you break and the nova doesnt kick any buckets i would let you piggy back and i could drive the nova home. we gotta look out for each other... these old guys are sneaky snakes haha
 
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#58 ·
OutCast said:
I have a fuel cell, remote battery and nos bottle in the trunk. I don't have a back seat, so nhra req's 024 sheet metal or better for a rear firewall. I did that, and used expansion foam throughout the rear bulkhead to seal.

I do use the blowdown tube for my nos bottle. Last time at the track was the first time I was required to use gloves. I always wear a full suit anyways. I have a bottle of fireproof spray I douche my suit down with before every raceday just because.

I have found all tracks I race at to be very accomodating, as I have over built my car for safety for the numbers it runs. WTF, I have 3 little kids and a cute wife I'm not in a hurry to ditch. Besides, overbuilding for safety makes me drive the car harder, as I feel confident it can take a bad bounce at the speeds I'm running.
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How'd that get missed?:confused:
 
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