Nitro

[ampretty001]

I have a question about nitro...How does it work?What are the type of cars that already has it...I'm planning to buy one

[wstander]

I have a question about nitro...How does it work?What are the type of cars that already has it...I'm planning to buy one

Uhh, clarify:

nitromethane or nitrous oxide (NOs)

No one makes production cars that run on either from the factory; both are aftermarket items. One is an exotic fuel akin to explosives and the other is an injected gas that momentarily boosts power...

[CapnBoost]

Uhh, clarify:

nitromethane or nitrous oxide (NOs)

No one makes production cars that run on either from the factory; both are aftermarket items. One is an exotic fuel akin to explosives and the other is an injected gas that momentarily boosts power...

nitrous oxide -n2o-, NOS is a brand name.

[wstander]

nitrous oxide -n2o-, NOS is a brand name.

Yes, that is correct, my error.........thanks for the correction

[CapnBoost]

Yes, that is correct, my error.........thanks for the correction

No worries, it's a common mistake.

OP the only factory car that I'm aware of that's plumbed for any kind of nitro (nitrous or nitromethane) was the Saleen N2O Focus.



It doesn't come with a bottle, and hooking one up voids the warranty. But the last time I heard about it was back in 2005, I don't know if they're still sold.

In any case, hooking up a simple nitrous system installation shouldn't cost you but a few hundred bucks at a speed shop (plus purchase cost).

[ronbros]

Nitro is the nick name of Nitromethane , a Rocket fuel that has increased HP as much as 500% times that of gasoline.
NOS,, spray, and other nick names are used at Nitrous Oxide injection systems, maybe increase HP by 100% over gasoline.

both require strong engines.

[LeonOfTheDead]

and frequent, expensive and specialized maintenance.

[ronbros]

with Nitromethane you do not add any gasoline or anyother fuel, a touch of Methanol maybe. when it starts to burn it makes its own Oxygen and fuel!! quite unique.

with NOS you add extra gasoline to the mix along with Nitrous oxide adds extra Oxygen.

and like any hi-performance engine,, TUNING is most important!

[CapnBoost]

Nitromethane actually makes less power/volume than gasoline. The oxidizing properties are it's redeeming quality. Put simply, you can fit more of it in to the cylinder before each combustion event because you don't need as much space left over for oxygen (remember, liquids don't compress). Frequent, specialized maintenance is really understating it. Top fuel cars are rebuilt on a daily basis.

There is no conceivable way to run nitromethane on the street.

[stian1979]

n2o is for people that can't aford or don't know how to build a propper turbo car.
Nitromethane is not for mortal street users.
Quite dangarous also have I heard without having first hand experience.