The nitrous line is snaked under the car heading up to the engine bay at the front. Securing a fuel supply for the wet shot nozzle is easy enough, ...

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A nitrous system is a set of performance parts you can install on your car's powertrain system to allow it to temporarily output more power. This system typically includes the following: One to ...

But how does it work in real life, and what should you know before adding it to your car? Nitrous oxide is not a new discovery and dates back to 1772. It's been used for a few applications, ...

Nitrous also acts an intercooler, especially on turbo cars, which can drop the intake charge temperature by more than 50 degrees F. Q: Is it safe to spray nitrous, even if the engine is stock?

If your car hooks up well, purge the nitrous through the engine rather than to the atmosphere, as this will quickly cool the intake to an effective operating temperature.

Nitrous, or NOS, utilizes both oxygen gas and nitrogen gas for its powerful charge, and can be either wet or dry in delivery. You also need a tank to hold the nitrous, which will need refilling.

Nitrous oxide has become a go-to method to increase speed in vehicles. Many drag racers love it, but Jeff and Perry believe it is the fastest way to ruin your car.

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As a pressurized gas, nitrous also powers rockets, race cars, and whipped cream dispensers. Today, Explained. Understand the world with a daily explainer, plus the most compelling stories of the day.