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April 20th, 2011 | 
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Here is a term we are hearing more and more about. What are nitrous oxide systems and where did they originate? Nitrous oxide systems (NOS) were originally used in military fighter airplanes during the Second World War. It was used for extra speed in the air during combat to ensure a more likely possibility of crippling or taking out the opposition.
These days, nitrous oxide is used to enhance the performance of engines in race cars. NASCAR put it to use at first, but now it is used by racecar drivers in modified and kit race cars as well as motorcycle racing. It increases the power of the motor and helps with better combustion.
There are several reasons why the use of nitrous oxide systems outweighs other engine modifications. The ease of installation of the systems is one huge advantage. NOS can be installed in the matter of a few hours even if you just know the basics of an engine. In addition, the expense of installing a NOS kit is so much less than other engine modifications, therefore not breaking the bank.
NOS also requires a lot less maintenance than, say, Turbo Chargers and such which also helps save money. Other than saving on expenses, nitrous oxide systems win overall compared to other engine performance modifications, because they provide exceptionally much more power than the others do.
One other big reason using NOS is better, is because not only considering the extra power you get from it, it can be used without causing any harm to the engine as long as the system is used and installed properly. An additional advantage of using nitrous oxide is the lowered temperatures it allows in the intake system of the engine.
You can get increased horsepower by installing a Turbo Charger or Super Charger but the use of a nitrous oxide system is probably the easiest way to get an extra kick of horsepower from the engine of your car. The weight of the vehicle is an important factor too. The lighter the vehicle is, the faster it will go.
To sum it up, how much horsepower your engine has, is how strong the engine is. By installing a nitrous oxide system and replacing the computerized performance chip in the engine you will definitely get a powerful extra kick of horsepower.
When it comes to having horsepower, there is no such thing as having too much. There is something to remember though when considering the option of installing a nitrous oxide kit for extra power versus other types of engine modifications. Nitrous oxide systems (NOS) are not legal in many states and countries. So with that in mind, be sure to check out the legalities concerning the use of nitrous oxide in your area before buying and installing it, because if it turns out that NOS is illegal in your area, you could be getting yourself into some big time trouble.
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Tags: Chargers, Engine Performance, Extra Power, Fighter Airplanes, Horsepower, Motorcycle Racing, Nascar, Nitrous Oxide System, Nitrous Oxide Systems, Nos Kit, Opposition, Race Cars, Reason, Second World War, Turbo Charger | 
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Automobile racing is one of the most popular sports in the world, and certainly has its place among the most watched sports in North America. Every year, thousands of people watch what is happening on the NASCAR and CART circuits and every year thousands of people seek to emulate the pros.
The history of professional and amateur auto racing probably goes back to the days when the automobile was first invented and the first competitive spirit jumped into his driver’s seat, while his friend jumped into their car. Since that time, the sport has been refined and marketed to become the past time that it is today, and that has meant a lot of change along the way.
The turbocharger
One of the big changes that revolutionized auto racing was the introduction of the turbo charger. The charger itself was actually invented in the very first years of the 20th century, and began showing up in practical applications (specifically ships and locomotives) around the 1920s.
Turbochargers increase the amount of air drawn into the piston of an engine at each stroke, thereby increasing the power boost that the engine supplies to the vehicle in motion (more air equals more fuel). Turbochargers use the rotation of the crankshaft as their power source, using the heat produced to power in the extra air. They are said to be more efficient than superchargers, which draw power from the engine itself.
The turbocharger and auto racing
The first use of a turbocharger in auto racing was in the late 1970s, when auto producer Renault of France introduced the turbo charged engine into their Formula One vehicles. This was a relatively late development given the long history of the turbo charger, but up until this point racecar developers believed the technology was not fuel efficient or reliable enough to power a successful racecar.
Renault proved critics wrong, however, by using a turbocharger that provided a significant boost to the speed of the car with the use of a fairly small engine. By the early 1980s, all Formula One cars were equipped with turbo chargers.
Turbo charging and the driver
Aside from increasing the speed a racecar could hit in a short amount of time, the skill needed to use a turbo charger in an engine also meant a new breed of drivers were needed. This development was not just limited to professional circuits like Formula One; amateurs all over the world found that successfully racing a turbo driven car meant an increase in timing ability, reflexes, and even strength.
The introduction of the turbo charger changed auto racing forever. Today, there are several styles of auto racing that do not allow turbo chargers, but even so, the very fact that there has to be litigation against these innovations is an indication of their far reaching impact and application!
Tim Brewer
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Tags: 1980s, Automobile Racing, Crankshaft, Formula One, Nascar, Piston, Power Boost, Power Source, Superchargers, Turbocharger |
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