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jbrown13 · 04-18-2013, 09:10 PM

As some of you know, I'm old but new to drag racing, and some friends are pushing me to put a Nitrous bottle on my L99. I'm very reluctant to do this, but want to ask you guys that drag race with nitrous on a street car a few questions. Does the tune need to be different (i.e. a new tune loaded at the track) to run nitrous on a street car? What are the mechanical issues, such as parts failures, when spraying?

Thanks,
Jeff

SRT10KLLR · 04-18-2013, 09:37 PM

There is some really good info here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36064

And a more recent thread here in the FI section:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288794

Hope this helps you out. If not, ask away.

jbrown13 · 04-19-2013, 07:51 AM

Thanks SRT10KLLR. Answered every question I had.

dekan513 · 04-19-2013, 10:21 AM

i run the same tune in my car at all times. i have a lnc2000 that i pull 1 degree of timing for every 25 shot of nitrous. run colder plugs aswell. br7ef ngk . nitrous can backfire. if ur luck it will just blow a hole in the intake or blow apart ur filter. but can destory a engine. lots of saftey stuff to help tho. window switch . wide open throttle switch. fuel pressure switch.

etmx183 · 04-20-2013, 10:11 AM

Very good systems out there in today's market. Install exactly how the manufacturer says and don't go to big. Safety items, low fuel pressure switch is a MUST and bottle pressure gauge are the very least items to run. Everything else is a plus to the safety side. I have over 150 runs on the bottle with my V6 and things are good so far. Lots of knowledge on here don't be afraid to ask more questions.

04-18-2013, 09:10 PM	#1
jbrown13 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perry, GA Posts: 553	Nitrous question As some of you know, I'm old but new to drag racing, and some friends are pushing me to put a Nitrous bottle on my L99. I'm very reluctant to do this, but want to ask you guys that drag race with nitrous on a street car a few questions. Does the tune need to be different (i.e. a new tune loaded at the track) to run nitrous on a street car? What are the mechanical issues, such as parts failures, when spraying? Thanks, Jeff

04-18-2013, 09:37 PM	#2
SRT10KLLR Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Down South Posts: 1,497	There is some really good info here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36064 And a more recent thread here in the FI section: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288794 Hope this helps you out. If not, ask away. __________________ 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 RCSB Thunder Road Hemi Sport w/STS Turbo 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 - Silver - Stock 2003 Chevy 1500 RCSB Stepside 400SS - 408 in now awaiting Turbo

04-19-2013, 10:21 AM	#4
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 2,141 View My Garage	i run the same tune in my car at all times. i have a lnc2000 that i pull 1 degree of timing for every 25 shot of nitrous. run colder plugs aswell. br7ef ngk . nitrous can backfire. if ur luck it will just blow a hole in the intake or blow apart ur filter. but can destory a engine. lots of saftey stuff to help tho. window switch . wide open throttle switch. fuel pressure switch. __________________ check out ky speeds fb page https://www.facebook.com/kyspeed

04-19-2013, 07:51 AM	#3
jbrown13 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perry, GA Posts: 553	Thanks SRT10KLLR. Answered every question I had.

04-20-2013, 10:11 AM	#5
etmx183 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,633 View My Garage	Very good systems out there in today's market. Install exactly how the manufacturer says and don't go to big. Safety items, low fuel pressure switch is a MUST and bottle pressure gauge are the very least items to run. Everything else is a plus to the safety side. I have over 150 runs on the bottle with my V6 and things are good so far. Lots of knowledge on here don't be afraid to ask more questions.