Nitrous or propane...
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go propane of the 2, I was going to go propane but just purchase a water/meth kit for around $700 and will make close to the same HP as propane. Banks has a good tech article about both, they recommend nitrous for diesels. I am ont a big Banks fan, but good reading!
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I have NOS on mine. I use it strictly for the track. If you want this for everyday driving, then definetly go with propane. NOS MUST be used only at full throttle even on the diesel. My 15 lb tank lasts for about 100 seconds and costs $55 to fill up. Like I said, not for daily driving!! But sure is fun when next to an import tuner or Mustang at the stop light. Hahahahaha
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Originally Posted by Maxium4x4
As anti lag, you gotta be kidding. You have a problem that needs to be addressed.
It actually works really well at taking the "cloud" of smoke most heavily tuned diesels spit out on takeoff and making more use of that fuel.
Ever been in a supra with a single turbo conversion and nitrous?
It'll make you poop.
Last edited by Vic_Ferrari; Jul 7, 2006 at 08:51 AM.
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If my truck lags then something is wrong. I understand adding HP. I have whipped a few guys using NOS because of poorly tuned trucks.
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Originally Posted by Maxium4x4
If my truck lags then something is wrong. I understand adding HP. I have whipped a few guys using NOS because of poorly tuned trucks.
Nitrous works really well if you can add the proper amount of fuel at spoolup.
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here you go...have fun
http://www.bankspower.com/tech_propane.cfm
http://www.bankspower.com/tech_nitrousoxide.cfm
http://www.bankspower.com/tech_propane.cfm
http://www.bankspower.com/tech_nitrousoxide.cfm
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Originally Posted by Vic_Ferrari
All turbos have lag, even if only a little.
Nitrous works really well if you can add the proper amount of fuel at spoolup.
Nitrous works really well if you can add the proper amount of fuel at spoolup.
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Originally Posted by Maxium4x4
Believe me I understand. I must be taking this post in the wrong context. Are you wanting to add power, cover up poor tuning, or an existing problem? If my 1.8 60 ft on 35's is lag let me know.
My 1.72 definitely wasn't lag =o)
Then again, that was a cummins, no nitrous either =o)
Besides, lag is irrelevant to your 60'
60' time starts when you leave, and if your powerbraking it out of the hole, lag won't affect your ET or 60'
I never said anything about covering up poor tuning.
Pure and simple, with the proper tune, Nitrous works wonders for turbocharged gas and diesel engines, especially at the bottom end.