In a message dated 3/8/2002 1:51:00 PM Pacific Standard Time,
lsr_man@yahoo.com writes:
> NITRO METHANE! THE NECTARE OF THE GOD OF SPEED !!
> Ah yes - one of my dreams too. I have built a library of references on
> nitro. There are guys on this list who have tasted Nitro and can provide
> answers for you. I have a whole file of "off-line" emails regarding the
> stuff. I also dug up a bunch off the internet. I have a little Dodge
> hemi and a spare Chrysler hemi, and both of them will run nitro before they
> die. I'm going to try it. I'll be sure to let you know how many pieces I
> am able to find when I get done.
> DicK j
>
You haven't lived until you've seen what a little Nitro (65%) does to a
Hemi if you add some compression ratio. To say that the Hemi loves Nitro
would be a gross understatement. Our nostalgia NA dragster at Denver dropped
from 9.1 to 8.9 sec. just by going from 65% to 80%. The roadster at El Mirage
went from 188 to 202 by going from 55% to 65% and lowering the gear ratio.
The blower motor at El Mirage went from 198 to 210 when we added 13% (just to
be able to color the plugs).
A Hemi goes positively "screwy" when you feed it some nitro along with
either compression ratio or blower boost.
A word of caution: Unless you have plenty of aftermarket innards, be
prepared to see the "upstairs" go "downstairs", filling the oil pan with
shrapnel...........Ardun Doug
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