Tempted by the Gassy Side...

97snakedriver · 01-12-2001, 01:29 AM

The original plan for my car was to sort out the chassis and suspension then add a blower. But I didn't realize how much sorting the chassis and suspension actually needed until I started.

Now as I sit here and think about it, how much different would a good NOS (remote bottle opener, nice looking but inconspicuous controls, ect) setup be then a blower? I don't race all that often, so a bottle would last me a pretty long time. For the same reason, it would save quite a bit of wear and tear on the engine.

The only "disadvantage" I can think of, is just a vague dislike for nitrous. Taking the easy way out. I don't know. What do you guys think? Would I be a lesser man in your eyes with the juice?

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AIM: Some97Snake

Mustang92 · 01-12-2001, 07:48 AM

When you go to the track and see two 9 second cars run do you have less respect for the one that built it for less? No, you respect them for being faster than me or you...for now!

Just take all the precautions on the motor, slap it in and have fun!

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00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Pullies, 4.10’s, Flows, UPR shifter, subframes, LCA’s, air filter, Weld Pro Stars, Nitto DR’s 13.19@103.86 (1.82 60ft) 244.6 RWHP
M/M 100
88 LX coupe X-FHP, 12pt Cage, UPR K-member, 31 spline rear, full spool…

King Snake · 01-12-2001, 12:55 PM

Nitrous smitrous. I'd rather have only one tank to fill...

Just my opinion.

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'97 Cobra, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, Rio Red

redyj91 · 01-12-2001, 09:08 PM

I gotta Agree with king snake. Nitrous has a strange aura about it, like its dirty HP or something in my mind

But whatever floats your boat.

Mike

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97 Black/Black Cobra Convertable
Compleatly Stock But not for long

Skyman · 01-13-2001, 12:59 AM

Bull **** . Why do people keep giving it a bad rap? They're mad cuz they get beat my someone with NOS that didn't spend much money, so they spread rumors about it blower motors etc.

Get the NOS, as you said you dont race that much, and its there at the flick of a switch. Much cheaper than a blower setup, and you can always jet it for more hp.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft.

On its way: Paxton Sn-89 with dyno tuning and long tubes.

Just added: B&M Ripper, Weldin Subframes, & Turn downs!
13.2@106mph

cobrayankee · 01-13-2001, 10:01 AM

Power is power, regardless of where it comes from. So sue me if I'd rather spend $600 for nitrous and use the extra $3400 I saved, by not buying a blower, to buy a second car. The excuse "But it's always there when you need it" sucks too. Because by the same motto, it's always there when you don't need it too. Just another part to worry about. How often do you "need" a blower anyway? For the avid street racer or track runner, NOS is just fine in my opinion, and more discreet too.

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

Ares · 01-13-2001, 03:10 PM

Oh make sure you have enough fuel for motor. Hate to hear ya melted a psiton due to a lean condition. Other then that I'd rather spend $500 on a nitrous setup that gives me 150-300 horse or even more then $2500-4200 on a supercharger. Both have good and bad points, it just a matter of proper tuning to make them safe on motor.

Skyman · 01-13-2001, 05:58 PM

You need fuel for a blower setup too or you'd lean out the motor.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft.

On its way: Paxton Sn-89 with dyno tuning and long tubes.

Just added: B&M Ripper, Weldin Subframes, & Turn downs!
13.2@106mph

97snakedriver · 01-14-2001, 01:52 AM

With the juice I would have a pretty unusual car... Griggs road racing suspension w/ NOS. Don't see that very often. It would be interesting.

I'll see. I'm not doing anything more then installing what I all (TA dif cover, Griggs TA, and PHR) ready have in the next six months.

Thanks for the replies.

Try Me · 01-16-2001, 04:51 PM

I'll never forget the kid last summer who bolted a blower to his black notch..
"It's like running a constant 200HP shot of NOS.." he said.

When you weigh $600 v. $2,600, NOS seems like a good bet for the weekend worrior.

Plus when you clear the lines it sounds cool.
"Pssh! Pssh!"

Moxie · 01-17-2001, 06:26 PM

97snakedriver, I know of one or two guys with road racing setups and nitrous. They road race naturally aspirated, then throw a bottle in it for Friday nights. Not too many of the road racing crowd here uses blowers or turbos.

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Moxie Racing

01-12-2001, 01:29 AM	#1
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Tempted by the Gassy Side... The original plan for my car was to sort out the chassis and suspension then add a blower. But I didn't realize how much sorting the chassis and suspension actually needed until I started. Now as I sit here and think about it, how much different would a good NOS (remote bottle opener, nice looking but inconspicuous controls, ect) setup be then a blower? I don't race all that often, so a bottle would last me a pretty long time. For the same reason, it would save quite a bit of wear and tear on the engine. The only "disadvantage" I can think of, is just a vague dislike for nitrous. Taking the easy way out. I don't know. What do you guys think? Would I be a lesser man in your eyes with the juice? ------------------ AIM: Some97Snake

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01-12-2001, 07:48 AM	#2
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	When you go to the track and see two 9 second cars run do you have less respect for the one that built it for less? No, you respect them for being faster than me or you...for now! Just take all the precautions on the motor, slap it in and have fun! ------------------ 00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Pullies, 4.10’s, Flows, UPR shifter, subframes, LCA’s, air filter, Weld Pro Stars, Nitto DR’s 13.19@103.86 (1.82 60ft) 244.6 RWHP M/M 100 88 LX coupe X-FHP, 12pt Cage, UPR K-member, 31 spline rear, full spool…

01-12-2001, 12:55 PM	#3
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	Nitrous smitrous. I'd rather have only one tank to fill... Just my opinion. ------------------ '97 Cobra, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, Rio Red

01-12-2001, 09:08 PM	#4
redyj91 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Fremont, Ca. USA Posts: 25	I gotta Agree with king snake. Nitrous has a strange aura about it, like its dirty HP or something in my mind But whatever floats your boat. Mike ------------------ 97 Black/Black Cobra Convertable Compleatly Stock But not for long

01-13-2001, 12:59 AM	#5
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Bull **** . Why do people keep giving it a bad rap? They're mad cuz they get beat my someone with NOS that didn't spend much money, so they spread rumors about it blower motors etc. Get the NOS, as you said you dont race that much, and its there at the flick of a switch. Much cheaper than a blower setup, and you can always jet it for more hp. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft. On its way: Paxton Sn-89 with dyno tuning and long tubes. Just added: B&M Ripper, Weldin Subframes, & Turn downs! 13.2@106mph

01-13-2001, 10:01 AM	#6
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	Power is power, regardless of where it comes from. So sue me if I'd rather spend $600 for nitrous and use the extra $3400 I saved, by not buying a blower, to buy a second car. The excuse "But it's always there when you need it" sucks too. Because by the same motto, it's always there when you don't need it too. Just another part to worry about. How often do you "need" a blower anyway? For the avid street racer or track runner, NOS is just fine in my opinion, and more discreet too. ------------------ 1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

01-13-2001, 03:10 PM	#7
Ares Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Saxonburg, PA, USA Posts: 236	Oh make sure you have enough fuel for motor. Hate to hear ya melted a psiton due to a lean condition. Other then that I'd rather spend $500 on a nitrous setup that gives me 150-300 horse or even more then $2500-4200 on a supercharger. Both have good and bad points, it just a matter of proper tuning to make them safe on motor.

01-13-2001, 05:58 PM	#8
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	You need fuel for a blower setup too or you'd lean out the motor. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft. On its way: Paxton Sn-89 with dyno tuning and long tubes. Just added: B&M Ripper, Weldin Subframes, & Turn downs! 13.2@106mph

01-14-2001, 01:52 AM	#9
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	With the juice I would have a pretty unusual car... Griggs road racing suspension w/ NOS. Don't see that very often. It would be interesting. I'll see. I'm not doing anything more then installing what I all (TA dif cover, Griggs TA, and PHR) ready have in the next six months. Thanks for the replies.

01-16-2001, 04:51 PM	#10
Try Me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 465	I'll never forget the kid last summer who bolted a blower to his black notch.. "It's like running a constant 200HP shot of NOS.." he said. When you weigh $600 v. $2,600, NOS seems like a good bet for the weekend worrior. Plus when you clear the lines it sounds cool. "Pssh! Pssh!"

01-17-2001, 06:26 PM	#11
Moxie Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Plymouth, MI Posts: 254	97snakedriver, I know of one or two guys with road racing setups and nitrous. They road race naturally aspirated, then throw a bottle in it for Friday nights. Not too many of the road racing crowd here uses blowers or turbos. ------------------ Moxie Racing