Introlux
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I know the power gains roughly any how, but how dangerous is it? i hear that the risks are far far tooo high for the enjoyment that will be obtained from them. Any ideas or views on this.............
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Introlux
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oh forgot to mention its for a Corsa GSI
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Marco The Corsa Man
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Here
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LukeGSi
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Greg_M
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not as dangerous as most people that think they know will tell you. thats all i will say.
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Jodi_the_g
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No its not
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide was first discovered by hot rodders in the 1940's, so we have got them to thank for a cheap and very effective way of gaining those elusive bhp gains.
Crazy when you think that it is in fact laughing gas.
How nitrous oxide increases horsepower?
Nitrous is made up of 2 parts nitrogen and 1 part oxygen. When the nitrous is heated to a high temperature it breaks down which releases more oxygen, it is not just this oxygen which creates the extra power but the ability of this oxygen to burn more fuel. Burning more fuel creates higher cylinder pressures which is where most of the additional power is produced. Also when the nitrous oxide is jetted into the intake manifold it changes from a liquid into a gas which reduces the temperature of the nitrous to around minus 125 degrees which can cool the overall intake charge by up to 75 degrees, resulting in even more horsepower. The nitrogen that was also released during the process acts to dampen the increased cylinder pressures which leads to a controlled combustion process
Another use for nitrous oxide is to help to reduce turbo lag. When a large turbo is fitted to produce huge amounts of boost the turbine takes a long time to spin up, so fitting a nitrous kit to eliminate turbo lag is a good idea, this gives instant power allowing the turbo to spin up to speed and produce the required boost.
The prices for nitrous systems range from about £500 upto £1,000, which is a bargain if you consider the performance gains you receive.
Nitrous Oxide Myths
"Nitrous will blow up my engine!"
Nitrous oxide does have the potential to cause damage to an engine, but if it is fitted and operated properly it can provide safe and effective horsepower gains.
"Is nitrous oxide legal?"
Yes it is legal, but be aware that if you go around in your nova beating porches away from the lights and the police see you you will be pulled.
"What if the bottle blows up?"
Nitrous oxide itself is not flammable. It does contain a high amount of oxygen which when combined with fuel causes a more rapid and powerful explosion.
taken from www.evocarsuk.co.uk
on-line mag with the guide to modding
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Greg_M
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the common myth, a-la fast and furios is that the nos will blow up if you crash. in fast it would put out a fire more than start one
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Originally posted by Greg12v
the common myth, a-la fast and furios is that the nos will blow up if you crash. in fast it would put out a fire more than start one
on the film why do they run away from the car sayin oh no the NOS and then the car explodes then?
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LukeGSi
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Fast and Furious is wank and incorrect in sooooo many aspects the above being one of them
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Greg_M
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cos its a film
it wount explode, it mite when mixed with other stuff due to it being high pressured oxygen.
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Greg_M
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quote:
Originally posted by LukeGSi
Fast and Furious is wank and incorrect in sooooo many aspects the above being one of them
at the start he changes up 8 gears! thats some gear box
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J da Silva
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nitrous doesnt explode, i have various amounts of wankers saying cos they have nos kits their bonnets flew off, pmsl
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LukeGSi
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Greg_M
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amazing how many people see things on TV and believe it
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ed
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It aint even flamable is it... Just damn cold 
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Greg_M
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Originally posted by 1800ed
It aint even flamable is it... Just damn cold
not on its own not at all. it'll put a fire out if you spray it on it
does burn like hell tho if ya get it on ya skin, freezes stuff too
[Edited on 10-06-2004 by Greg12v]
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LukeGSi
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quote:
Originally posted by 1800ed
It aint even flamable is it... Just damn cold
Nope!!
Pressurised gas of any discription can be a little dodgy but n2o is no worse than any other 
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Greg_M
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no worse than c2o or even o2
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sfxer
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the cylinder could explode if heated enough, i think thats what they refer to in the above extremly gay movie
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ed
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by 1800ed
It aint even flamable is it... Just damn cold
Nope!!
Pressurised gas of any discription can be a little dodgy but n2o is no worse than any other
I never said it wasnt dodgy to be driving about with a presurised gas can in the boot fo your car though did I?
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Greg_M
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Originally posted by sfxer
the cylinder could explode if heated enough, i think thats what they refer to in the above extremly gay movie
yep, would expand like any gas, hense why you have to display presurised gas sign. not a NOS sign. any gas, just like any welding vans ect
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Jambo
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Ask iceman about Xe's + Nos 
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Introlux
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CHEERS PEOPLE now i feel ALOT more comfortable with NOS, and actually getting it installed, so just asking what if some one crashes into the car then wot? any chance of explosion? just asking dont wanna die now lol, but if the risks are low then hey that will be the final step for my corsa, (Corsa GSI with C20XE engine, Throttle Bodies, Performance tuning, and NOS, K&N if needed, and/or an exhaust system) cheers for everyone helping out to sort this myth out!
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Greg_M
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if you crash, providing there isnt a fire, it'll be fine. take loads to pierce a bottle.
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Introlux
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Cheers Greg12v
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