nitro methane

K.C. 5.0 · 08-16-2001, 07:38 PM

I heard about a guy using nitro methane in his car. Now granted, it wasn't even close to being stock. But my question is what would happen if I put some in my car? (HEHEHEHE!)

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95gt 80k, MSD 6AL, MSD coil, pulleys, fpr, cold air kit, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73, 9mm wires, mega bite jr lowers, kennybrown subframe connectors, edelbrock performer intake, 70mm TB, 73mm C&L, 24lb injectors Aluminum Driveshaft, Tri-Ax shifter.

Jeb_Bush_2000 · 08-16-2001, 10:03 PM

It'd explode. Ever see a con-rod come out the side of an oil pan?

08-16-2001, 10:47 PM

if you decide to try it, have a vid cam filming, the BOOOM would probly look cool, specially at nite....

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Black,84 GT,ground effects,shorty headers, 'open' dual exh.,302 HO(no pollution control crap),T5,89 ported heads,edelbrock Performer manifold, Edelbrock 2122 cam,600 Holley, high volume oil pump...

Some day (3:73 gears & N2O)!!!

will this ever end????

PKRWUD · 08-16-2001, 11:31 PM

You want to see what can happen? Go here and scroll down to the picture that says "The following 8 pictures..." . Click on each of those 8 pictures. http://homepage.mac.com/pkrwud/PhotoAlbum6.html

Take care
~Chris

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91evilstang · 08-17-2001, 12:11 AM

Nitro methane is way less flammable than gasoline.It has only a slightly higher flash point than diesel.Your car wouldent have even close to enough compression to bring the nitro up to enough pressure to allow a tiny spark to ignite the methane.So point being your car just wouldent start.BUT the unburnt nitro methane leftover in your exaust and mufflers would probably smell really cool for a day or so(after you got it fired up on regular gasoline).

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91GT Flowmaster 2 chambers,off road H pipe,mac equalength headers,F303 cam,high lift valve springs ,svo 1.6 roller rockers,19*timing,410's,BBK cold air kit,hurst shifter, Pullys,World class T5 MSD 6al box. Ran 13.5@101 with stock headers and air box.

K.C. 5.0 · 08-17-2001, 05:14 AM

91evilstang thats what i was thinking. The guy who tried this was running at least 12.5 to 1 compression on top of running about 25 pounds of boost. Do anyone know how much compression and boost you have to run in order to use this stuff?

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95gt 80k, MSD 6AL, MSD coil, pulleys, fpr, cold air kit, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73, 9mm wires, mega bite jr lowers, kennybrown subframe connectors, edelbrock performer intake, 70mm TB, 73mm C&L, 24lb injectors Aluminum Driveshaft, Tri-Ax shifter.

Fox Body · 08-17-2001, 05:12 PM

PKRWUD, those photos were sickening. Reminds me of pics of slaughtered dead bodies.

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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

PKRWUD · 08-17-2001, 07:55 PM

Just another night at the track!

Take care
~Chris

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MiracleMax · 08-18-2001, 02:30 PM

I always thought, nitromethane was pretty volatile stuff. I know its mixed with alchohol to stabilize the fuel based on humidity. The stuff was used as an industrial cleaner, but proved to be highly unstable

MiracleMax · 08-18-2001, 02:39 PM

http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/n5740.htm

Thats the MSDS page for nitro

CH3NO2 is its chemical formula

1 carbon, 3 hydrogen, 1 nitrogen and 2 oxygen atoms I believe?

08-16-2001, 07:38 PM	#1
K.C. 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: KC,Mo,US Posts: 70	nitro methane I heard about a guy using nitro methane in his car. Now granted, it wasn't even close to being stock. But my question is what would happen if I put some in my car? (HEHEHEHE!) ------------------ 95gt 80k, MSD 6AL, MSD coil, pulleys, fpr, cold air kit, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73, 9mm wires, mega bite jr lowers, kennybrown subframe connectors, edelbrock performer intake, 70mm TB, 73mm C&L, 24lb injectors Aluminum Driveshaft, Tri-Ax shifter.

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PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	You want to see what can happen? Go here and scroll down to the picture that says "The following 8 pictures..." . Click on each of those 8 pictures. http://homepage.mac.com/pkrwud/PhotoAlbum6.html Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

08-17-2001, 12:11 AM	#5
91evilstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: lafayette IN USA Posts: 48	Nitro methane is way less flammable than gasoline.It has only a slightly higher flash point than diesel.Your car wouldent have even close to enough compression to bring the nitro up to enough pressure to allow a tiny spark to ignite the methane.So point being your car just wouldent start.BUT the unburnt nitro methane leftover in your exaust and mufflers would probably smell really cool for a day or so(after you got it fired up on regular gasoline). ------------------ 91GT Flowmaster 2 chambers,off road H pipe,mac equalength headers,F303 cam,high lift valve springs ,svo 1.6 roller rockers,19*timing,410's,BBK cold air kit,hurst shifter, Pullys,World class T5 MSD 6al box. Ran 13.5@101 with stock headers and air box.

08-17-2001, 05:14 AM	#6
K.C. 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: KC,Mo,US Posts: 70	91evilstang thats what i was thinking. The guy who tried this was running at least 12.5 to 1 compression on top of running about 25 pounds of boost. Do anyone know how much compression and boost you have to run in order to use this stuff? ------------------ 95gt 80k, MSD 6AL, MSD coil, pulleys, fpr, cold air kit, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73, 9mm wires, mega bite jr lowers, kennybrown subframe connectors, edelbrock performer intake, 70mm TB, 73mm C&L, 24lb injectors Aluminum Driveshaft, Tri-Ax shifter.

08-17-2001, 05:12 PM	#7
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	PKRWUD, those photos were sickening. Reminds me of pics of slaughtered dead bodies. ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

08-17-2001, 07:55 PM	#8
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Just another night at the track! Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

08-18-2001, 02:30 PM	#9
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	I always thought, nitromethane was pretty volatile stuff. I know its mixed with alchohol to stabilize the fuel based on humidity. The stuff was used as an industrial cleaner, but proved to be highly unstable

08-18-2001, 02:39 PM	#10
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/n5740.htm Thats the MSDS page for nitro CH3NO2 is its chemical formula 1 carbon, 3 hydrogen, 1 nitrogen and 2 oxygen atoms I believe?