Actually, after I am said and done and ready to run a 150-175 shot it'll
probably cost e more than that, but i'll be alot faste rthan I would with an
SC too. :-)
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon" <jon@twistedbits.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 1:58 PM
Subject: DML: Nitrous cost was: R/T bound
>
> On Wed, 16 Aug 2000, Ryan Stewart wrote:
>
> > Yeah, but the initial cost of the N20 ($700) is tempting, plus it'd only
be
> > putting stress on the engine when I wanted it to. Oh yeah, and I could
pull
> > it off when I needed warranty wpork. :)
>
>
> Be careful that you are truly considering all of the costs involved.
> nitrous generally is cheaper than a blower, but there are extras that
> should be considered to maintain reliability and get the system to
> perform the way you want it to.
>
> Using myself as an example, I was planning on installing nitrous
> on my Dak. I wanted to be able to use it on the track and the street,
> and I wanted it to be ultra-safe. The first requirement meant a
> remote bottle opener. To prevent detonation, I wanted an ignition
> retard. Since I still had the stock ignition, that would require
> a new ignition. I also wanted a low fuel pressure nitrous shutoff
> (important!).
>
> I don't remember all of the costs anymore, but it would have broken
> down something like this:
>
> NX wet nitrous kit - $700-800
> Holley Annihilator Ignition and laser shot coil - $600
> Remote bottle opener - $200
> Fuel pressure cutoff - $50?
>
> I also wanted some other things like an extra bottle, etc. (Like I
> said, I don't remember all the details anymore.) All said and done,
> the entire system priced out for around $2,000! Sure, you can go
> out and spend $500 and run nitrous, but if you want to be safe, expect
> to spend more. Anywhere from $1-2K, depending on your particular
> needs.
>
> Have fun! :-)
>
>
> -Jon-
>
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