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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Does nitrous damage your engine?

Does nitrous damage your engine? No. Using high-quality nitrous that's been fitted correctly and according to the requirements of your car should be safe for the engine and will not cause the engine to overheat or explode.
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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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Is wet or dry NOS better?

A "wet" kit is ideal for both normally aspirated applications as well as forced induction applications. It can require a little bit more installation time than a "dry" kit, but is easier to tune if greater than stock HP settings are to be experimented with.
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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 HP does dry 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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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 you run nitrous without a purge?

your kit should come with a purge, if not get one. all you have to do is push the button and it is purged. you dont want to spray your motor in neutral. if the shop is saying to purge like that and you dont need a purge i wouldnt mess with them.
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How much does it cost to fill a 10 lb nitrous bottle?

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. 300 uses a lot more than 100. With a conservative 150 shot, you should get 4 or 5 good 1/4 mile runs out of a 10 lb bottle.
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Why do drag racers 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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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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Is nitrous safe car?

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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Can you spray 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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How long will a 100 shot of nitrous last?

The standard rule of thumb is 10 seconds per pound per 100 shot. However, a more realistic expectation is 3-4 GOOD runs on a 10 pound bottle at a 100 shot.....with maybe 3-4 weaker runs after that. If you're "for real" racing..... I'd change it after the second run, no more than the third.
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How much faster does Nos make a car go?

We are talking, of course, about installing nitrous oxide—better known as NOS. When NOS is introduced to a combustion chamber, you can instantly stack a staggering amount of horsepower onto your engine. This output increase can range anywhere from 30 to a few hundred additional ponies under the hood.
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Is high compression good for nitrous?

Q: Can high compression engines utilize nitrous oxide? A: Absolutely. High or low compression ratios can work quite suitably with nitrous oxide providing the proper balance of nitrous and fuel enrichment is maintained.
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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 nitrous oxide is too much?

For chronic exposure to nitrous oxide, it is recommended that the maximum exposure be 20 parts per billion (expressing a ratio between nitrous oxide and breathable air), and for acute exposures, no more than 100 parts per billion for one hour.
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How long does nitrous last in your system?

The effects of laughing gas typically wear off within a few minutes. Children might be given 100% oxygen following the removal of the nitrous oxide mask. The oxygen helps them to fully recover within minutes.
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How much does it cost to run nitrous?

The cost of nitrous oxide varies with the region of the country, however a general estimate would be between $3.50-5.00 per pound.
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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 I use a fuel solenoid for nitrous?

Reinstall the coil onto the stem and secure it with the nut and hand tighten. The whole process is identical for our NOS fuel solenoids but remember, nitrous and fuel solenoids cannot be interchanged due to pressure differences between the systems.
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