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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by skidlid, Dec 23, 2019.

  1. dreracecar
    Joined: Aug 27, 2009
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    dreracecar
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    from so-cal

    They were not built to just fly around, their purpose was quite clear-- Im Done
     
  2. hahaha, lighten up.

    I hope the OP gets his info and posts it. Great for all of to be able to learn! Something like 20 years ago we had a great thread about running 94s on alky. I have it printed off here somewhere. I believe the late C9 had a big hand in spreading some of that almost lost tech.....
     
  3. DDDenny
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    DDDenny
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    from oregon

    Comes to mind....."If it was easy, everyone would be doing it"!
     
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  4. RodStRace
    Joined: Dec 7, 2007
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    Way late to this thread. OP asked about nitro then mentioned it's for a cackle car.
    I'd suggest if he's still listening that the crew start with alky only. Run the show with that a few times in local exhibitions to get a feel for how the crew works together and what the motor likes along with what costs are. Alky is pretty darn forgiving, especially when run static. I helped crew an injected alky ba*****t build in my 20s and we made all the dumb mistakes without hurting much. The average spectator will still appreciate a blown alky warmup at the local show. Believe me, there is enough to learn doing this and jelling as a crew.

    If everything is working well and the owner or group feels the need for more and can handle the cost, tip the can a bit. I have read that up to 20% is pretty safe for tuning and getting a bit of pop and smell.

    Once that is reached and more is desired and in budget, it's time to do some serious internal research or hire a tuner. One big no-no at this point is to gather a bunch of different opinions and go with a consensus. Go with a single, successful info source and tuneup. Those guys talking about it being part art means there isn't one single, correct tuneup that everyone has scienced out and all run identical.
    From 2005
    http://onehotchilipepper.com/nitro/
    That page has also been referenced as recently as this year.
    https://www.insidetopalcohol.com/threads/looking-into-nitro.62975/
     
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  5. mad mikey
    Joined: Dec 22, 2013
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    ^^^^^Well said, sound thinking and advice.^^^^^
     
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