Re: NiTrOuS

From: Robert Trottmann (rotrottmann@davidson.edu)
Date: Wed Sep 16 1998 - 00:40:15 EDT


How much do the M1s cost, and, basically, what are they? Mopar Performance?
-R/T

Jon Steiger wrote:

> At 04:37 PM 9/15/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >I heard that nitrous couldn't be put on 94-96 b/c of the fuel pump/filter
> >being inside the fuel tank. I could be totally wrong, but what years is
> >the below setup for? How does this compare to other nitrous setups, like
> >NOS or Nitrous Works?
> >Maybe I'm saving my pennies too!
> >Later,
> >Robert
> >
>
> The Nitrous Express setup should work on all model years. The problem
> with the other systems is that they're dry, so they rely on the fuel
> injectors to get the proper fuel/nitrous ratio. The '94 and up trucks
> got rid of the fuel return line, which makes it difficult to raise the
> fuel pressure. The Nitrous Express systems are wet, meaning they inject
> fuel along with the nitrous, so the fuel injectors do their usual thing,
> and the additional fuel nescessary is injected right along with the nitrous
> via a jet.
>
> So far, there isn't really a comparison; Nitrous Express has a setup
> for the '94+ trucks, NOS doesn't. By the way, Drag Racing Monthly is
> currently running a 2 issue series on nitrous; you might still be able
> to get the first part. It provided an interesting look at the mindset
> and philosophies of the various nitrous system manufacturers. (Like,
> why they do it they way they do, etc)
>
> If you do decide to go with a wet system like this, the M1 intake
> manifold would be a good thing to have. Its a wet manifold so it'll
> reduce the chances of fuel puddling in the intake manifold and taking
> the top of your engine off. The last I heard, the Nitrous Express setup
> will work with the stock manifold, but they recommend the M1. Personally,
> I was planning on getting the M1 anyway, but if you weren't this would
> be an additional expense...
>
> -Jon-
>
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