Can service station fuel be used for street/strip nitrous oxide applications?
Yes. Use of a premium type leaded or unleaded fuel of 92, or greater, octane is recommended for most applications. Many systems are designed for use with service station pump gas. However, when higher compression or higher horsepower levels are used, a racing fuel of 100 octane, or more, must be used. Q: What type of cam is best suited for use with nitrous oxide? A: Generally, cams that have more exhaust overlap and duration. However, it is best to choose a cam tailored to normal use (when nitrous is not activated) since 99% of most vehicle operation is not at full throttle. There are special cam grinds available for nitrous competition which has more aggressive exhaust profiles etc. Since cam selection depends largely on vehicle weight, gearing, etc., it is best to stick to cam manufacturer’s recommendations for your particular goal. Q: What type of nitrous system is better; a plate injection system or a direct port injection system? A: The advantages of a plate system are ease of ins
