Nitrous Questions...
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Nitrous Questions...
i picked up a complete NOS 100 shot nitrous kit from my boss for next to nothing and my question is what modifications should i do to my big block ford 390 to be able to use it without worrying about my motor. I already rebuilt the motor but don't want to have to worry about hurting it. Thanks, Matt
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Make sure that you have a big enough fuel system to handle the nitrous. I am assuming that it is a wet kit.... As long as your jetting is fine there shouldn't be a problem. Always test your fuel solenoid before you spray the nitrous as N2O without fuel is a BAD thing. A WOT switch, window switch and fuel pressure safety switch are essential safety parts. A bottle heater with a pressure based thermostat such as the one from DynoTuneUSA is a good thing to have as it keeps your bottle pressure constant. Make sure that you do a complete tuneup on the motor before you spray. Buy copper core spark plugs 1 or 2 ranges colder than what you have now. Pull 2 degrees of timing for every 50hp of nitrous that you plan on spraying. I've found that the Mallory 685 is perfect for nitrous as it has a rpm activated window switch as well as the ability to pull timing when the nitrous is activated. Its easily programmed with a digital display for the rev limiter, switch activation rpm, timing retard, etc.
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Originally Posted by classicfordfreak
i picked up a complete NOS 100 shot nitrous kit from my boss for next to nothing and my question is what modifications should i do to my big block ford 390 to be able to use it without worrying about my motor. I already rebuilt the motor but don't want to have to worry about hurting it. Thanks, Matt
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Originally Posted by xlman
Hey guys, the man has a 390. I don't see any stats but i'll assume it is an old carb engine, no electronics. He should have no problem as long as its' compression wasn't bumped up too high and sprays around 3g as you stated. Whutchathink?
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It is in fact a carbeurated engine, came out of a 75 ford pickup. I rebuilt it with a few modifications including a .533/.533 camshaft, 428 cobra jet stainless valves, and new hypereutectic pistons. Other than that the engine will have headers and it has a holley street dominator intake manifold on it with a 650 cfm holley on it. Maybe that will help you guys out to know that stuff too! Thanks, Matt
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