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Old Jun 14, 2001 | 06:23 PM
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Quick Nitro Question (doesnt belong anywhere but here)

How much does it cost to fill the 10lb tank?

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Old Jun 14, 2001 | 06:39 PM
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Nitrous here in Tucson is about $3 per pound.

BTW, why do people call nitrous "nitro". Isn't nitro short for nitro-methane?
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Old Jun 14, 2001 | 06:44 PM
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I dont know really... Just a habit.
Wow my friend goes through a tank a weekend in his 68 or something mustang.

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- 5.0L V8 TBI / Automatic Trans / Every option, excluding leather
- Killer car audio system:
  • Aiwa CDC-MP3 head unit
  • Rockford Fosgate 360a2 amp
  • pair of 12" MTX Thunder 5000s in a custom box
  • Pioneer 3-way 6x9s, soon to add more more more!
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Old Jun 15, 2001 | 12:02 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Willie:
Isn't nitro short for nitro-methane?</font>
Sure is. Nitro can be some nasty stuff if you don't know how to use it too.
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