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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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Default Cost to run nitrous...

I've searched but can't find the answers to these Qs.

Let's say I have a 100 shot wet system with a standard size bottle it comes with(I think 10 lbs).

1. How much to fill the bottle?
2. How many 100 shots per bottle?

Thanks

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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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I'd like to know this too...
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Since your in Orlando you can go to American motorsports and a fill is $25
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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its like 2.80 a pound, a 10 pound bottle will last about 6-10 quarter mile runs...


depending on how you spray and how much...
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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wow some place i went to wants 6$ a pound rip off!
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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Depending on where you live bottle refills will vary. Average price should be around the $3 per pound mark.
A 10 pound bottle should get you 7-10 1/4 mile passes on a 100 shot. Make sure to get a pressure gauge if you don't have one yet.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 05:46 AM
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Here's a good site for finding a Nitrous dealer - http://www.holley.com/dealers/NOSDealerLocator.asp.

MN is around $5/lb. I might concur with Bootie on the # of passes per tank (7-10).

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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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It is not the cost of the Nitrous but the stress cost on the engine that must be added to the true cost of operation...........If it cost $5 per run for gas and another $25-50 per run [just a guess] to ultimately replace the engine..........how many run do you want.

Who with Nitrous has used the most tankfuls on the same engine?

Has anyone used 30 tanks yet?
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Q- I understand your reasoning but under that same logic you would also have to write off $.30/mile car wear and tear, $25 oil change/3000 miles, $700 tire wear and tear/??mile, $50-$75 track fee/ 1/4 run, etc, etc.. I think what bb was initial asking is what is the basic cost to run NOS. Anything you do is going to cause where and tear on your engine. Some might put 100k miles on their engines with NOS other might only get 30k. It's all about how safe you are with it. The quick and easy - figure you will spend $3-$5 per 1/4 mile pass (10 passes) for NOS only.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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yes many ppl have used a bunch of bottles...i have used atleast 10
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Q45tech
It is not the cost of the Nitrous but the stress cost on the engine that must be added to the true cost of operation...........If it cost $5 per run for gas and another $25-50 per run [just a guess] to ultimately replace the engine..........how many run do you want.

Who with Nitrous has used the most tankfuls on the same engine?

Has anyone used 30 tanks yet?

Nitrous is safe on the motor if used correctly. Don't take my word for it. Ask around and see how many members have blown their motors from nitrous....then go in the turbo section and ask them. I bet you'll only find maybe 1 person that's blown their Z on the juice in this forum. I sprayed a 75 shot on a single cam 1.6L civic motor for 2 years. 50k miles to 100k miles. The car ran perfect the day I sold it and they guy that bought the car sprayed it until his new motor was finish. Nitrous rocks!
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