Nitrous in a TVR

[paul_clark3000]

This question has probably been asked ad infinitum but I cant find the thread.

Has anybody got nitrous in their TVR? Also, I have heard many arguments about whether or not it damages the engine. Usually between numptys like me who only have a bit of knowledge (more dangerous than non at all I think!).

Obviously - additional stress can only do damage in the long term for a car designed to a certain tolerance, but since Nos is only used for a couple of seconds at a time, could it actually do that much damage?

Cheers

[lestag]

There was one for sale in NZ 7 months ago with a Nitros kit. So I know it has been done. Just do not know how

[anonymous-user]

One of the MAXPOWER boys desecrated a Cerbera and put Nitrous in it.... as if you actually need Nitrous in a car that will do 0-60 in under 4 secs !

[swilly]

If your looking for a serious performance upgrade look no further than neon-lighted 'Baby-on-board' stickers.

[19560]

Contact Richard at RT Racing - he had NO2 fitted to his Griff and achieved the fastest lap at Zolder.

[shpub]

Richard spent about £8k strenthgening the engine before fitting the Nitrous. Clutches were lasting around 800-1000 miles and the chassis was twisting and distorting under the power.

Nitrous is also banned from motor sport so no sprinting if that is important to you.

[budd]

Try www.noswizard.com lots of info and they're in based in Doncaster.

[GreenV8S]

19560 said: Contact Richard at RT Racing - he had NO2 fitted to his Griff and achieved the fastest lap at Zolder.

Any idea what time he got?

[350matt]

Quote: since Nos is only used for a couple of seconds at a time, could it actually do that much damage?

Uumm yes at 6000rpm each piston is belting up and down 50 times a second, if the cylinder pressure was doubled (via the use of a lot of nitrous) then in 2 seconds you will have plenty of time to stress the piston, especially if you then work your merrry way through a couple of nitrous bottles.

Yes you can use it but restrict yourself to the 50Bhp kit until you fit forged pistons, also either fit a mapped nitrous injection system or install the gas jet with a long line between the solenoid and the nozzle to introduce a 'lag' and keep the strain on the transmission down.

Matt