Do you need a tune for nitrous?

There's much more to this story on fuels when using nitrous, but a safe start is to start tuning with a higher-octane fuel and then tune accordingly. Fuel pressure is an equally important part of the nitrous tune. Most systems are tuned for 56 psi of fuel pressure.
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Can Nos damage your engine?

Will nitrous injection damage my engine? The use of a correctly designed, high quality nitrous oxide system, that is fitted and used correctly within prescribed safe limits, will put your engine at little to no risk of damage.
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Do you advance timing for nitrous?

Anyone who has advanced the timing too much in any engine has heard the dreaded knock and ping. Due to the high oxygen content in a nitrous engine, the mixture will burn very quickly. That's why nitrous engines require less timing advance and high-octane fuel.
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How much HP will nitrous add?

If you're wondering what's the easiest and cheapest way to add a lot of horsepower to your engine, then we have the answer: nitrous oxide. Yep, for less than $500 you can add 100 to 200 hp to your engine using common hand tools and without breaking a sweat.
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How long does a 10lb nitrous bottle last?

A: It depends on bottle capacity and the size of the nitrous shot being used. On the 75hp setting, a 10 lb. bottle will last around 10 quarter mile runs. On the 125hp setting the bottle will last around 6 runs.
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Nitrous Tuning, Digging In To The Basics!



Why is NOS illegal in a car?

It is not illegal to store or transport them in most states, but it is unlawful to use nitrous oxide as an inhalant, and in the case of automotive-grade nitrous, it can be hazardous because of the added sulfur. For track-only vehicles or vehicles driven only on private property, nitrous oxide is legal everywhere.
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How much HP does a 100 shot of nitrous add?

Maxwell: A “shot” is typically how much horsepower the nitrous system is adding to the engine. For instance, a “hundred shot” is adding 100 flywheel horsepower on top of what the engine makes normally. The horsepower level of the nitrous kit can is easily changed by swapping out metering jets.
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How much timing Do I pull for nitrous?

Most nitrous companies suggest retarding timing by 1.52. 5 degrees per 50 hp of nitrous use. For example, a 200hp nitrous tune would require the timing to be retarded from 6 to 10 degrees.
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What fuel should I use for nitrous?

Use of a premium type leaded or unleaded fuel of 92, or greater, octane is recommended for most applications. Most Ny-Trex performance systems are designed for use with service station pump gas. However, when higher compression or higher horsepower levels are used, a racing fuel of 100 octane, or more, must be used.
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How much does it cost to fill a nitrous bottle?

Well, it depends on where you get the nitrous. I pay $2 per pound, but I've seen as high as $4 or $5. It also depends on the size of the shot you use.
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What should fuel pressure be for nitrous?

Nitrous systems require a minimum amount of fuel pressure to work properly. NOS systems, for example, require 5.5 to 6 psi of pressure. However, the more fuel you can feed the engine, the more power it can make.
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Is turbo better than nitrous?

If you have a large displacement drag car that operates on staged nitrous oxide induction, you might not want to add a turbo because it won't make much of a difference. Turbos are great if the vehicle is able to suitably control the power of the wheels, drive shaft, tyres and the engine.
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Can you run nitrous with a turbo?

Dave Vasser: Both a turbocharger and supercharger can greatly benefit from adding nitrous. The results vary with different applications. Keep in mind that keeping intake air temps down helps aid in detonation.
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Which is safer wet or dry nitrous?

Being bit more serious, you can really up the power with a wet kit on your Mustang. However, with a wet nitrous kit, there is more risk of backfire. This is due to the fact fuel vapors can work their way into the intake tract, and if enough is there, they could ignite.
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How much does a nitrous kit cost?

When looking at an initial kit, purchase through Advance's online catalog, and you'll see some for as low as $400 and as high as $1,200+. “Most kits start about $700 and up," says Sullivan. “And labor on installation runs about the same. There's a lot of options available that can increase the price.
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What do I need to know about nitrous?

Your engine, just like your body, needs oxygen to work. The more oxygen it gets, the more efficiently it burns fuel. Nitrous releases oxygen as it burns, so as long as there's more fuel there, there's more power. Plus the nitrous also cools as it works, creating even more oxygen.
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What's the difference between wet and dry nitrous?

A wet kit means it injects fuel in addition to the nitrous, which prevents the mixture from becoming too lean. Dry means it is just nitrous that is injected.
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Why do you purge nitrous?

The purpose of a nitrous purge is to ensure that the correct amount of nitrous oxide is delivered the moment the system is activated as nitrous and fuel jets are sized to produce correct air / fuel ratios, and as liquid nitrous is denser than gaseous nitrous, any nitrous vapor in the lines will cause the car to "bog" ...
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How can I add 200 hp to my car?

How You Can Increase Horsepower and Torque?
  1. Clean House to Increase Horsepower. ...
  2. Perform a Tune-Up on the Engine. ...
  3. Install a Turbo Kit or Supercharger. ...
  4. Install a Cold-Air Intake. ...
  5. Install an Aftermarket Exhaust System. ...
  6. Buy an Engine Tuner.
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Can you put nitrous on a fuel injected car?

A dry nitrous system is generally the easiest way to add nitrous to fuel injected vehicle. Dry systems work with your existing fuel system to supply the needed fuel to make horsepower.
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Are Whippits illegal?

Some people abuse nitrous oxide as a recreational drug for its euphoric, relaxing, and dissociative effects. Known as whippits, this drug is a common ingredient in whipped cream dispensers. Because whippits are legal and so easy to obtain, they are especially popular among teens.
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What states is NOS legal in?

Many people want to know: is NOS legal in all states? The answer is yes, nitrous oxide (NOS) is legal in all states for medical purposes and for off-road automotive use.
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Is selling NOS illegal?

Laughing gas is typically used by being released into balloons from small silver canisters, then being inhaled. While the sale of nitrous oxide is illegal, it is not, at present, a crime to possess the drug. The government believes this could be a "significant factor" in its increasing use in recent years.
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