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Another newbie nitrous question - 1/27/2008 9:58:14 AM

STIC5

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Does anyone here leave their bottle open most of the time? I assume that would be very dangerous and/or let nitrous leak out? If I need to leave the bottle closed until I'm about to use it (which I assume is the case), then I'm going to have to either get a small bottle and place it within reach, or get a remote bottle opener. I want to have a small shot available whenever I want it, which might be frequent if I don't have to stop, get out of the car, and open the bottle in the back. I'm going to get a dry kit if that makes any difference. Also, if I do end up mounting a small bottle within reach, about how many uses would a 20oz or 2.5lb bottle have in it if I'm doing 50 or 75 hp shots? If nobody uses that size of bottle, then tell me how many shots your 10lb bottle holds and I'll just do the math.

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RE: Another newbie nitrous question - 1/27/2008 10:43:23 AM

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you never leave your nitrous valve open. here are some from information how to be safe.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4078/is_200412/ai_n9472412

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RE: Another newbie nitrous question - 1/27/2008 2:18:59 PM

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if you make sure all of your connections are good you can leave it open for awhile. it can be kinda hard on the solenoids however.

when Im racing I will keep it closed until I know something is happening, or if im going to just be cruizing around. my bottle may be open for an hour or so at a time, never had any problems. I want to get a remote opener though

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RE: Another newbie nitrous question - 1/27/2008 2:28:25 PM

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Any estimates on how many shots of nitrous you get out of your bottle? What size shots do you use and how big is your bottle? If I'm only going to get a handful of shots out of a small bottle, that's going to be annoying.

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RE: Another newbie nitrous question - 1/27/2008 5:44:12 PM

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depends on how well you can heat it. i need to get a bottle bag for mine to keep the temp up, because after about a half a dozen runs I notice the pressure dropping in mine. im going to buy a spare bottle cuz ya, it kinda sucks

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RE: Another newbie nitrous question - 3/6/2008 9:47:14 AM

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im going to buy a spare bottle cuz ya, it kinda sucks

you herd it he said quote unmodifiyed nitrious sucks.....

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RE: Another newbie nitrous question - 3/6/2008 9:51:21 AM

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the nitrous doesnt suck, its the fact that you run out that sucks

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RE: Another newbie nitrous question - 3/6/2008 3:44:50 PM

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Well i have a question for you guys. Someone told me that nitro can tear up cylinders and all sorts of stuff. is this true? I would think if it is adjusted properly and everything it wouldnt do any harm but thats my .02

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RE: Another newbie nitrous question - 3/6/2008 4:17:03 PM

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yeah, nitro can..... but thats because its nitromethane which is the fuel u use in top fuel cars, i wouldnt recommend running that in a regular car

nitrous can only hurt things if you go lean and then you can burn cylinders

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