Had my first run-in with nitrous today... wow..

A guy I know has a pretty well modded '87 IROC, and just got a NOS (dry kit.. I think) system last night.. so today was his first chance to test it out..

We did 3 runs total on a 100HP shot.. no times or anything, but DAMN his car was gone once he hit the switch.. I really had no idea that stuff put out so much power, and for only $350..

I heard these systems work better on stock or near stock applications.. anyone care to comment on that?

Crazy stuff

-LJ

 

Well, not really. You can run nitrous on just about any application you can think of. (I even put it on a chain saw once for giggles, didn't last very long, but was a lot of fun to do) A well modified car will actually do better because it will already have several of the modifications recommended with nitrous, like headers, ignition, maybe tougher pistons, dual patter cam, etc. Now a poorly modified car, or one that hasn't been tuned correctly for the modifications may have trouble.

 

Yeah, that's what I'd figure..

I know tuning is crucial when running nitrous, otherwise the engine will be done for quickly..

His car has an built engine swap, headers, AFPR.. stock ignition I believe.. so I guess he's relatively safe with it as long as he uses it in moderation..

-LJ