Congratulations, you’ve settled on a nitrous system. There are any number of great systems on the market, and choosing a nitrous kit that’s right for your vehicle can be an accomplishment. If you watched our earlier video post, Your Top Nitrous Questions Answered, you know there are specific horsepower guidelines for picking the right system,
The principle is simple: Air and fuel plus ignition equals horsepower; therefore, more air and fuel equals more horsepower. It’s the equation that nitrous systems manufacturers use to help produce incredible power gains—in some cases up to 400 extra ponies—in everything from sport compacts to dedicated race vehicles. Still, many performance enthusiasts don’t fully understand
I recently installed a NOS Cheater nitrous system on my car and we took it to a chassis dyno to test the system. The jets were rated at 150 hp but when we tested it, it only delivered barely 100 hp. The guy who runs the dyno said my fuel pressure was okay but the
In our original Bottle Basics post, we covered tuning guidelines for NOS Super Powershot, Cheater, and Dual Shot Cheater nitrous systems. This time around, we’re providing recommendations for the NOS “Fogger Family.” This includes suggested nitrous and fuel jet sizes, fuel and timing requirements, and spark plug heat ranges for Pro Shot Fogger, Pro Race Fogger,
In a separate Mailbag post, we responded to a question about choosing a nitrous oxide system. Although nitrous oxide is a rather simple concept, tuning your engine to take advantage of the extra power potential can be a little involved, especially when you get into the high-horsepower or multiple-jet nitrous kits. Fortunately, the gurus at NOS have
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking single- vs. dual-stage nitrous. D.T. • Frackville, PA Q: My daughter and I are planning a frame-up restoration of a 1993 Ford Ranger. She wants to swap out the original 4-cylinder with a new Ford Racing 302
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re spraying some knowledge on nitrous. J.F. • Danville, VA Q: I’m restoring a 1969 Impala with a 327. I’d like to keep the engine stock while increasing horsepower. I’ve considered using nitrous but some say that
There’s really no secret to making horsepower with a nitrous system. Nitrous delivers instant power gains by cooling the intake charge, improving fuel atomization, and giving your engine the ability to burn more fuel. But there are four ways you can optimize your nitrous system to ensure you achieve maximum power with your new nitrous
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