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Safe compression ratio for N2O

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mikemustang289

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What would be the proper compression ratio for running a 75-100shot on a 302 staying with 91 octane. Is 9:1 ok?
 

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I don't know what comp ratio would be good for N20, but I know that ~9 is ok for NO :smile:
 
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Nitrous likes compression. I'd go 9.5-10:1 Hopefully more people will voice their opinion.
 
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yes nitrous is the power adder that doesn't mind compression. run what you want just remember to take 2 degrees of timing out for every 50 hp shot of the juice.
 

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mikemustang289 said:
What would be the proper compression ratio for running a 75-100shot on a 302 staying with 91 octane. Is 9:1 ok?
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You'll be fine. As stated, Nitrous doesn't care about compression.
 

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302RollinHard said:
I don't know what comp ratio would be good for N20, but I know that ~9 is ok for NO :smile:
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umm..... what?

nitrous oxide is N2O... just so ya know.
 

thumper460

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91 octane .. is ok IF the timing and plug heat range is correct and the fuel pressure!! If it were me, and fuel is avaliable.. I would add a gallon to the tank to be safe(er) and run the piss out of it!! I feel being on the safe side is always better to make the second pass...??

Just me...........................

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