Fundamentals of Nitrous Oxide Systems for Your Performance Engine
If you’re new to nitrous oxide and are thinking about getting power from a bottle, this guide is for you. We’ll cover the basics of using nitrous in a straightforward […]
Crate Expectations: A Nitrous Carb LS3 Engine Test
Crate motors are awesome, so let’s find out how to make it awesome(r)! Right off the bat, having a complete, crate motor show up at your doorstep provides not only […]
Headers & Nitrous: Dyno Testing Ford 5.0L Coyote Mods
Travel with us way back to 2011, when Ford introduced the 5.0L Coyote to replace the 4.6L 3-valve. After the demise of the 2003-04 Terminator Cobra, Mustang owners were limited […]
What is Permeation? And How Can it Affect Your Automotive Fuel System Hose Choice?
In the context of automotive plumbing, permeation refers to the molecular penetration of gases, vapors, or fluids through a barrier. This process is determined by the thickness and type of […]
Terminator on Ice: Adding a Zex Nitrous Kit to a Supercharged 2003 Ford Cobra 4.6L!
What is your favorite power adder? The question is actually quite common among performance enthusiasts. The problem is often choosing between the different types. Let’s face it, as good as […]
Quick Tech: 8 Tips for Properly Tuning Your Nitrous System
Congratulations, you’ve settled on a nitrous system. There are any number of great systems on the market, and choosing a nitrous kit that’s right for your vehicle can be an […]
Ask Away: Optimizing Your Nitrous System with Proper Bottle Pressure
I recently installed a NOS Cheater nitrous system on my car and we took it to a chassis dyno to test the system. The jets were rated at 150 hp […]
Bottle Basics (Part 2): More Tuning Recommendations for NOS Systems
In our original Bottle Basics post, we covered tuning guidelines for NOS Super Powershot, Cheater, and Dual Shot Cheater nitrous systems. This time around, we’re providing recommendations for the NOS […]
Bottle Basics: Nitrous Baseline Tuning Recommendations for NOS Systems
In a separate Mailbag post, we responded to a question about choosing a nitrous oxide system. Although nitrous oxide is a rather simple concept, tuning your engine to take advantage of the […]
Mailbag: Nitrous or Not?
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking single- vs. dual-stage nitrous. D.T. • Frackville, PA Q: My daughter and […]