Re: [Fwd: Superchargers vs nitrous]

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Thu Dec 10 1998 - 13:31:02 EST


One of the systems we used to install on 5.0 'Stangs was the Progressive NOS
System (TPS Actuated).

As for the 150K mile engine...well...maybe it was time to rebuild the thing
anyway. I can positively state, going from my experiences with the Ford SB
Motors, that they have a life span of about 80-100K miles (with
modifications). Stock form lasts a hell of a lot longer. Between the NOS
kit and the Paxton Superchargers we used to install, the Paxton still won
hands down due to the design and lower "wear & tear" on the engine.

(Used to work for a shop in San Jose, CA that was "Charlie's Mustangs"
direct competitor. Charlie didn't like us very much.)

-----Original Message-----
From: Sean_Meldrum@vesgww.com <Sean_Meldrum@vesgww.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Thursday, December 10, 1998 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Fwd: DML: Superchargers vs nitrous]

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>>Sorry to butt in...but don't you think the progressive NO2 systems would
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>>more safe than the old fashioned "Squirt -n- GO". Rev Limiters aren't
>>required with these since the gas comes and goes in relation to the pedal.
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>>As for the Supercharger...it's still the most reliable way. (Paxton or
>>Vortech).
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> Unless there are kits for efi vehicles that tap a signal from the TPS
>switch the only progressive N2O controllers I know of allow choices of a
>start percentage of nitrous addition and a time frame to full nitrous flow.
>These work by "fluttering" the solenoid. Still activated by a WOT switch.
>Good for allowing a softer hit of juice so as not to shock the tires at
>launch with too much hp.
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>I'd recommend a rev limiter on ANYTHING. My first '84 GT blew the motor @
>150k miles while just tooling down the freeway. The motor just all of a
>sudden pegged the tach (probably spun to 8000 rpm) and it was about 2 sec.
>b4 I could shut the car off. Pulled over, nothin' wrong, started right
>back up drove it home. Went inside, came back out half hour later to leave
>and BANG BANG BANG, nasty knock and a strong coolant smell from each
>tailpipe. Rev limiter woulda prevented that whole incident.
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>'84 Mustang GT, 306cid, T5 13.8s @ ?? - prev. owner
>'97 RPM Dakota 14.98 @ 91.7
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