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Subject:Re: Nitrous Oxide Injection in an '85GL
From:Steve
Date:Fri, 12 Feb 1999 08:19:40 -0800

And when the gaskets blow, all you have to do is whip out the mask and
breathe deeply to avoid going into shock!

Seriously, how about more specifics on what you're doing here...parts, total
cost, range.
steve

"Robert A. Alexander" wrote:

> John - Per your instructions, I tried using a simple welding regulator
> on my NO2 cylinder to drop the pressure to 40psi coupled into the
> connector I have on the throttle body on my 2.1L.  At R&D Engines, in
> Rossville, GA, it DOES increase rear-wheel HP on their dyno from 82hp up
> to 142hp.  On the road, where I notice the greatest difference is is
> hill-climbing, which was my main concern.  I can tell you that the temp
> gauge climbs about an 1/8 inch going up our local mountain's 1.2 mile 6%
> grade at 75mph, where I struggled to make 55mph (in THIRD gear) before!
>
> Appreciate the suggestion.  I just can't see the advantage in spending
> $500+ for the commercially available NO2 systems.  This NO2 injection
> business might just be an attractive alternative to all this talk of
> engine swapping!
>
> BOB - WA4RRN
> '85GL - "Bourgeois"
> http://www.8LCadillac/Vanagon.com