Karmak
Well-known member
A bit back I posted that I was adding NOS to the '05 and promised ongoing reports on how it is progressing.
For those who are not familiar with nitrous or "NOS" and predicted dire consequences:
The engine did not explode in a ball of fire.
Hell's denizens did not emerge shrieking triumphantly.
Law enforcement or our armed forces did not respond to the threat-at least not yet.
The use of nitrous did not make my hair fall out, pistons burn, engine detonate, etc., although I know you are right, it is only a matter of time.
I did see Elvis.
For those who are in the know: I began by using the smallest jet (+20 hp) and will work my way up, checking the plugs as I go, although a number of tuners are sure I can go 40 hp w/out needing to make any changes. It performed flawlessly, the same type of acceleration I experienced with "wet" nos. Because you should hit the button with the throttle wide open, I fudged a bit to ensure I was able to gauge the nos induced acceleration as opposed to normal acceleration. I held the throttle pegged at 6500 rpms, held it there (in 3rd and 4th) and hit the button. Acceleration was linear, smooth and similar to what you might feel if you kept rolling open the throttle. Guess what it feels like when you do both!
Next, I'll go to the 30 hp jet, then the 40. I haven't been able to connect with my buddy with the dyno yet, but will eventually. However, the seat of the pants dyno tells me the '05 likes the NOS and may develop a more powerful thirst than I will be able to financially slake, unless I purchase a large tank myself!
For those who are not familiar with nitrous or "NOS" and predicted dire consequences:
The engine did not explode in a ball of fire.
Hell's denizens did not emerge shrieking triumphantly.
Law enforcement or our armed forces did not respond to the threat-at least not yet.
The use of nitrous did not make my hair fall out, pistons burn, engine detonate, etc., although I know you are right, it is only a matter of time.
I did see Elvis.
For those who are in the know: I began by using the smallest jet (+20 hp) and will work my way up, checking the plugs as I go, although a number of tuners are sure I can go 40 hp w/out needing to make any changes. It performed flawlessly, the same type of acceleration I experienced with "wet" nos. Because you should hit the button with the throttle wide open, I fudged a bit to ensure I was able to gauge the nos induced acceleration as opposed to normal acceleration. I held the throttle pegged at 6500 rpms, held it there (in 3rd and 4th) and hit the button. Acceleration was linear, smooth and similar to what you might feel if you kept rolling open the throttle. Guess what it feels like when you do both!
Next, I'll go to the 30 hp jet, then the 40. I haven't been able to connect with my buddy with the dyno yet, but will eventually. However, the seat of the pants dyno tells me the '05 likes the NOS and may develop a more powerful thirst than I will be able to financially slake, unless I purchase a large tank myself!
