this sounds like and AJ question but here goes

[ImpalaSlayer]

this is a question about nitrous. nitrous is injected into the intake to add more oxygen correct? so why do we use nitrous and not raw oxygen?

:confused:

i feel dumb lol

[Aren Jay]

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[ImpalaSlayer]

wtf who the hell let you back in?

[hot-rauder]

he has been abck. Nice to see you Aren, sorry I havent PMed you back lately...

[Rocknthehawk]

my understanding is that it also cools the oxygen, and cool air is more dense than warm air.

nitrous is nitrogen and oxygen. the oxygen adds air (duh), and the nitrogen makes it cooler.

cooler=more, which allows more fuel, which is more power.

[SC Cheesehead]

http://2fastlane.com/blog/car-tuning/how-does-nitrous-oxide-work

How does it work ?
Nitrous oxides functions along identical principle as followed by sodium chlorate upon heating. It constitutes of two parts of Nitrogen and one part of Oxygen (N2O). When Nitrous Oxide is heated to a temperature of about 570 degrees F (~300 degree C), it splits into oxygen and nitrogen. So, injection of Nitrous oxide into the engine results into more oxygen available during combustion. As there is more oxygen available during combustion, the engine can also intake more fuel, and consequently generate more power. Thus, Nitrous oxide is one of the simplest manners to give a substantial horsepower boost to any gasoline engine.

Secondly, when pressurized Nitrous oxide is injected into the intake manifold, it boils and vaporizes. As a result, Nitrous oxide provides significant cooling effect on the intake air. With the cooling effect, the temperature of the intake air reduces by 60-75 degrees F. This in turn, increases air density and subsequent higher concentration of oxygen inside the cylinder. Thus additional power is generated. As per standard rule, every 10 degrees F reduction in intake charge temperature causes 1% increase in power. For example, a 350 HP engine with an intake temperature drop of 70 degrees F shall gain around 25HP on the cooling affect alone.

[CBT]

wtf who the hell let you back in?

LMMFAO!! Now that's funny!

[Blackened300a]

wtf who the hell let you back in?

I laughed out loud.

[Marauderjack]

Liquid oxygen is very expensive and hard to handle......

N2O is very readily available, reasonably inexpensive, non-flammable (O2 is not flammable but supports combustion with a vengeance!), the balance of Nitrogen to Oxygen in N2O is very similar to atmospheric balance making tuning much easier......and the list goes on!!:beer:

[mgmsleeper]

since everyone is on the topic. how often is it to get a backfire using this? and s there a way to keep it from happening?

[Blk Mamba]

Liquid Oxygen is extremely dangerous, any compression, petroleum derivative, or heat will cause an explosion, do not get this near an automobile.

[Dr Caleb]

Liquid Oxygen is extremely dangerous, any compression, petroleum derivative, or heat will cause an explosion, do not get this near an automobile.

+10,000. Pure O2 is sensitive enough to combust just in the presence of things like alcohol or petroleum. No spark is needed.

[SILVERSURFER03]

NOS liquid horse POWER get some get some do it do it

[Blk Mamba]

I've seen a demonstration, where LO, is struck with a hammer, causing an explosion.

[mgmsleeper]

NOS liquid horse POWER get some get some do it do it
do you run spray?

[mgmsleeper]

Liquid Oxygen is extremely dangerous, any compression, petroleum derivative, or heat will cause an explosion, do not get this near an automobile.

ive heard pros and cons about this stuff some say its safe just dont over do it. some say just flat out stay away.

[Blackened300a]

ive heard pros and cons about this stuff some say its safe just dont over do it. some say just flat out stay away.

Type in nitrous explosion on youtube and see if you still want to install a kit. I think Ill stay away from that on my stock internal engine.

[Pops]

Saw it take out a evpensive Hemi motor in Atlanta. Underhood fire and the hood was quite charred. The guy was not happy. If I remember right the car was in the 11s.:flamer: