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TML
Dodge Dakota
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6/01/2002
17:06:19
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 Subject: Bernd...nitrous question
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What are the dangers (if any) of using nitrous? I am referring to dangers to the engine. I am considering getting a nitrous system, but I also need the engine to last basically forever. Is this possible? How much does it usually run to have the bottle filled? How difficult is the installation? Does the factory fuel system need to be upgraded, or is it sufficient?
2000 QC 5.9L 3.92LS
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Jcr7079
Dodge Dakota
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6/01/2002
17:35:49
|  RE: Bernd...nitrous question
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Look in past posts, Bernds a busy man! Youll
find more than enough information in past
posts on nitrous.
Josh
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FazDak
GenII
6/01/2002
19:22:20
| RE: Bernd...nitrous question
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I was going to help but it was addressed to "Bernd".
So I second JCR7079, besides he is right!
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Dr0p0ff
GenIII
6/02/2002
05:41:39
|  RE: Bernd... BAH!!!!
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yeah... nobody else here uses nitrous.. :o|
Keep On Truckin!
Sgt G
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Jeff W
Dodge Dakota
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6/02/2002
06:43:12
|  Fer ryin' out loud you guys...
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Can you blame the guy for asking "the man"?
TML, I think you'll find a good discussion on the pro's & con's of nitrous at this post...
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/per/114.html
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
6/02/2002
07:04:26
| RE: Bernd...nitrous question
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i think a nitrous wet system is very safe. The only people that have told me "your gonna burn your pistons" and "your motor's gonna blow up" have been people who have never even seen a nitrous bottle.
Now it will wear out your engine faster.. so will a turbo or supercharger. Whenever cylinder pressures rise it happens... Just read about it and do the math and see if its right for you.
intensedak39
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Troy
Dodge Dakota
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6/02/2002
09:16:46
| RE: Bernd...nitrous question
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Thanks Jeff W. and IntenseDak39: I'll check out that post.
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bernd
*GenIII*
6/03/2002
00:19:52
| RE: Bernd...nitrous question
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Nitrous is safe (to a point) when used "as directed". If you use it in moderation and don't go overboard (no more than 100HP shot), you'll be fine. Don't do like some others who claim that the 150HP shot works "just fine" on their engines...well...it's their engine.
Make sure you run higher grade fuel, one step colder on the plugs (Autolite 3923's gapped @ .035"), quality wires as well, and a decent intake and exhaust system (this includes headers). This will get the most out of your system.
As for the installation...count on about 4-5 hours with running the lines through the frame. Zip-ties to the brake lines or fuel lines (as I have seen on a lot of installs) is NOT the way to route the lines. Get a bottle warmer with your system as well to keep the nitrous pressure consistent. There's nothing worse than running the bottle too cold and blowing off an airhat (nitrous liquifies when cold).
No...the factory fuel system doesn't need to be upgraded as the kits were tested with the factory fuel system in mind. Having the bottle filled varies but shouldn't run more than $40 for a 10# bottle (on the high side of the price-scale).
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph
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D
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2002
00:24:14
| RE: Bernd...nitrous question
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damn, still want to put that 50 shot on my 4.7,
but dont want to be the guinea pig...any info?
fuel system upgrades etc?
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Nitro Junkie
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6/03/2002
11:04:09
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D if the fuel system on a 3.9 doesn't need to be upgraded I doubt a 4.7 does
2000 R/T
Belltech 2"-3" Drop w/ Nitro Drop Shocks
40 Series Flowmaster Dumped Exhaust
8mm Taylor Spiro Pro wires w/ Autolite 3923's
Mopar Performance Distributor
180 T-Stat
Turn on I see red
Adrenaline crash and crack my head
Nitro Junkie paint me dead .....
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