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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 01:25 AM
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What are some things that should be checked more regularly with the addition of N20. IE: spark plugs, etc...
I really wanna do a 100 shot with my H/C setup, but am debating because of mainenance/longevity issues.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 04:33 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by INSSANE:
<strong>What are some things that should be checked more regularly with the addition of N20. IE: spark plugs, etc...
I really wanna do a 100 shot with my H/C setup, but am debating because of mainenance/longevity issues.
Nick</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Plugs,change fuel filter every so often anyone else?
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 06:04 AM
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Change the oil more often.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 06:57 AM
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The usual, plugs, oil, etc.. But what you should really pay close attention to is the appearance of the spark plugs. You have to learn what they are telling you by there color and look...
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 09:30 AM
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THe nitrous system will have it's own maintenance list as well.
Clean the filter, check/rebilid the solenoids, etc.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 11:10 AM
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How can you tell if things on your nitrous setup are bad or need changing?
What colors are bad/good on your plugs?
Any more precautionary advice? This is very helpful!
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 08:01 PM
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Try this link for some good info
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 12:16 AM
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I would also like to know the good colors and the bad colors of the plugs.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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You may want to go to Yahoo under "reading spark plugs", and I am confident you will find very informative links to answer your question. I did just that recently...big help to me.

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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 02:33 PM
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Does anyone cary there bottle with the 24/7? I have been thinking of nitrous but my car right now is an every day driver. Anyone else do this?

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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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If I do nitrous, the bottle will be IN most of the time
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 03:38 PM
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My bottle is ALL WAYS FULL AND IN THE CAR

Check my sig for the details

My car is the only one i own and i run appx 1 bottle every 10-12 days through it

I have a short block in my garage if anything happens but my kit has been on for almost 18 months and pilled at 175 dry ...149.6 at the wheels with no problems .....yet .lol <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 11:20 PM
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My bottle is in all the time and always open, even if I'm going to 7-11 to get a coffee.
My stock engine loves juice everyday or else she cries to me... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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