No2

[Buckster]

Just for curiosity sake.....with all these Fast and Furious wannabe's, anyone run into any trouble with NO2 systems?

[Bubba]

Hey Buckster,

No2 is an inert gas that is used as an oxidizer in gasoline engines. Itself, will displace oxygen in a confined space. In a more refined condition it is used as a propellent for food products and in the medical world is better known as laughing gas... pretty versatile stuff eh !

Unlike the movie, No2 will not be the fuel for your explosion, but under the right conditions ( fuel/air and compression ) will enhance combustion. A more likely hazard will be the extra fuel system needed to realize the full benefits of a "Nitrous" system. This extra fuel/nitrous system will probably "stand alone" from the rest of the vehicles fuel supply, it may have its own electric fuel pump(s), lines, and metering/injection setup. There is no gaurantee this will be controlled by the ignition either. As with most vehicles, ensuring the battery(ies) are not supplying power will shut the system down ( nitrous systems use solenoids which close instantly without power applied ). Then its like most fuel injection systems and will have a pressurized supply line. Deal with the No2 cylinder if needed and I think your good to go !

Take care out there...

[Bubba]

from the MSN.ca homepage today...

http://news.sympatico.msn.ca/OddNews/ContentPosting.aspx?contentid=0bdbf8ff50bf4645a005 5cd4cdc5898e&show=False&number=0&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc

[mutts252]

you're right on the money when it comes to NO2... in and of itself, it's not a problem... more of a catalyst.


and i read that same article about the car of people a while ago... scary stuff. :eek: