Sport Compact Nitrous Injection

by Pettitt, Joe

• ISBN13: 9781884089626
• ISBN10: 1884089623
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Cartech Inc

Summary

- Revised version of the first and only technical book available to focus on nitrous oxide injection for the sport compact performance market-now with even more information!- Written for the fastest growing automotive enthusiast group in the U.S. market: the prime 19-to 25-year-old demographic group, which has projected 2002 aftermarket sales reaching $2 billion.- Provides the latest technical information.

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(1)
What is nitrous Oxide?	5	(6)
Pushing The Limits	11	(4)
How Much Power Can Your engine Take?	11	(1)
Two Limits:Fuel and Mechanical	11	(1)
Dry system Power Limits	12	(3)
Nitrous Systems for Every Need	15	(6)
A Basic Nitrous System	15	(2)
Types of Nitrous Systems	17	(1)
System Buyers Guide	17	(4)
The Fuel System	21	(12)
Designing a Fuel System	22	(2)
Understanding Fuel Delivery	24	(1)
Tips for Tweaking and Tuning Your Fuel System	25	(1)
Fuel Injection Factors	26	(1)
Fuel Injection Pressure Change Equation	27	(1)
Duty Cycle	27	(6)
The Nitrous Circuit	33	(6)
Nitrous Bottles	34	(1)
Hoses	35	(1)
Filters	35	(1)
Solenoids	36	(1)
Injecting Nitrous	36	(3)
Activating And Controlling Your Nitrous System	39	(6)
Nitrous Activation Components and Systems	39	(3)
Variable Delivery Control Schemes	42	(2)
Venom Multi-Mode Controlled Nitrous	44	(1)
Become An Expert Nitrous Tuner	45	(14)
Flat Flow rate of Nitrous Systems vs. Engine Air Flow Rates	46	(2)
Spark Plugs and Nitrous Oxide What Works, What Doesn't, and Why	48	(1)
Nitrous-to-Fuel Ratios	49	(1)
Modeling a Nitrous System	49	(1)
Fuel/Nitrous/Air Flow at Peak Torque	49	(1)
Mass Flow Comparison of Nitrous to Naturally Aspirated	50	(1)
Fuel/Nitrous/air Flow at Peak Power	51	(1)
Observations and Interpretations	51	(1)
Exhaust Notes	52	(1)
More Nitrous Tuning Tips	52	(1)
Tuning How the Nitrous Hits	53	(2)
Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) Controls	55	(4)
Operating Nitrous Oxide System	59	(12)
System Checks	60	(3)
Transfer Pump Instructions	63	(8)
Installation Tech Guides	71	(8)
Installing the Bottle	71	(2)
Mounting Dry-Manifold Nitrous Solenoids	73	(1)
Installing Hard Lines and Nozzles	74	(2)
Zex Nitrous System Activation / Control	76	(3)
Nitrous Engine Building Tech	79	(10)
Crankshafts	79	(1)
Connecting Rods	80	(1)
Properly Torque Rod Bolts	80	(1)
Pistons & Rings	81	(1)
Intake Manifolds	82	(1)
Nitrous engine Component Buyer's Guide	82	(7)
How to Wire It	89	(4)
Designing a Wiring System	89	(1)
Matching Power Cable Gauge to Power Demand	90	(1)
Routing Power Cables	91	(1)
Reliable Electrical System Connections	91	(2)
Engine Tuning Reference	93	(14)
Controlling Max Cylinder Pressure Timing	94	(1)
Tune Your Engine Without Nitrous First	95	(1)
How air Density Affects Air/Fuel Ratio and Power	96	(1)
Baseline Your Carb Jetting	96	(1)
Fuel Fundamentals	97	(1)
Cold Start Conditions	98	(1)
Energy Density and A/F Ratio	99	(8)
Nitrous Tuning Reference	107	(8)
Using Ratio & Flow Equivalent Tables	107	(7)
Troubleshooting Detonation	114	(1)
Nitrous-Legal Racing Classes Rules	115	(10)
NRA Classes	115	(1)
Power 6	116	(1)
PRO Classes	116	(1)
PRO 4 Cylinder	116	(1)
PRO FWD	117	(1)
PRO Comp	118	(1)
PRO Import	119	(1)
IDRC Classes	120	(3)
A'PEXi Outlaw Class	123	(1)
JE Pistons Pro Class	124	(1)
Appendix 1: Nitrous Source Guide	125