Anybody thought of Nitrous yet?
04-05-06, 06:50 AM
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At the dentist, yes (it was fun 
), but not on the car.
I'd be concerned about detonation on a car with a 12:1 compression ratio. Might require high octane unleaded race gas.
), but not on the car.I'd be concerned about detonation on a car with a 12:1 compression ratio. Might require high octane unleaded race gas.
04-05-06, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by powders2k
Just wanted to see if anybody was considering using nitrous at all?
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04-05-06, 09:45 AM
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I was researching the possibility but am concerned about the high compression and detonation. It would be nice to have an extra 50-75HP at the strip but not at the cost of an engine.
In regards to the 'classy' comment, IMHO, the 'classiness' of a vehicle isn't the determinant of whether a nitrous system should be used or not.
Below is an email thread from Holly (NOS).
In regards to the 'classy' comment, IMHO, the 'classiness' of a vehicle isn't the determinant of whether a nitrous system should be used or not.
Below is an email thread from Holly (NOS).
Originally Posted by Holley Technical Support
Hello,
The universal wet power fogger kit 05130nos comes with 35 50 and 75HP jets and is safe for a stock v6 up to 75HP.
Thanks
Joe Smith (name edited)
NOS Technical
Service Representative
Your question was:
Hi there, I am looking for a DIY dry or wet kit for my 2006 IS350. I do not want modify/upgrade any internals; can you recommend which kits would work for this motor?
It is stock with an intake from LMS.
3.5-liter V-6
Horsepower: 306 @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (lbs.-ft.) 277 @ 4,800 rpm
Redline 6,600 rpm
Required Fuel (91 octane) premium unleaded
Thanks!
If you have further questions, please reply directly to this email with history without altering the subject line.
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Thanks Joe.
Will the current compression (~12:1) be an issue or will the stock internals be okay?
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Hello,
Just make sure to use high octane pump gas and no chips that advance ignition timing. Decrease the plug gap to .035 to .037 and go one step colder on the heat range than stock.
Thanks
Joe Smith (name edited)
NOS Technical
Service Representative
The universal wet power fogger kit 05130nos comes with 35 50 and 75HP jets and is safe for a stock v6 up to 75HP.
Thanks
Joe Smith (name edited)
NOS Technical
Service Representative
Your question was:
Hi there, I am looking for a DIY dry or wet kit for my 2006 IS350. I do not want modify/upgrade any internals; can you recommend which kits would work for this motor?
It is stock with an intake from LMS.
3.5-liter V-6
Horsepower: 306 @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (lbs.-ft.) 277 @ 4,800 rpm
Redline 6,600 rpm
Required Fuel (91 octane) premium unleaded
Thanks!
If you have further questions, please reply directly to this email with history without altering the subject line.
--------------------------------------------
Thanks Joe.
Will the current compression (~12:1) be an issue or will the stock internals be okay?
--------------------------------------------
Hello,
Just make sure to use high octane pump gas and no chips that advance ignition timing. Decrease the plug gap to .035 to .037 and go one step colder on the heat range than stock.
Thanks
Joe Smith (name edited)
NOS Technical
Service Representative
04-05-06, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dnszoom
I was researching the possibility but am concerned about the high compression and detonation. It would be nice to have an extra 50-75HP at the strip but not at the cost of an engine.
In regards to the 'classy' comment, IMHO, the 'classiness' of a vehicle isn't the determinant of whether a nitrous system should be used or not.
Below is an email thread from Holly (NOS).
In regards to the 'classy' comment, IMHO, the 'classiness' of a vehicle isn't the determinant of whether a nitrous system should be used or not.
Below is an email thread from Holly (NOS).
you never see.. I'd personally save the NOS for old cameros and
people with honda civics who saw "The fast & The Furious" one too many times
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04-05-06, 10:48 AM
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That would (almost) be like putting NOS in a 5 series Bmw.. Which
you never see.. I'd personally save the NOS for old hot cameros and
people with honda civics who saw "The fast & The Furious" one too many times
you never see.. I'd personally save the NOS for old hot cameros and
people with honda civics who saw "The fast & The Furious" one too many times
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04-05-06, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dnszoom
In regards to the 'classy' comment, IMHO, the 'classiness' of a vehicle isn't the determinant of whether a nitrous system should be used or not.
04-05-06, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony1
That would (almost) be like putting NOS in a 5 series Bmw.. Which
you never see.. I'd personally save the NOS for old cameros and
people with honda civics who saw "The fast & The Furious" one too many times
you never see.. I'd personally save the NOS for old cameros and
people with honda civics who saw "The fast & The Furious" one too many times
my buddy has a 06 M5 which he is going to spray soon,,, he takes it to the track all the time and wanted a litttle more kick.
he also has a Lambo but i told him "dont even think about it" 
but it';s his money , not mine.. wish i had his money though......
04-05-06, 05:12 PM
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Well, if I were to go ahead with it, I would put a big aluminum wing, NAWS sitckers on every window and body panel and purge at every light.
Kidding aside, I think the compression is too high BUT if I were to install a nitrous kit, you wouldn't be able to tell it was there (other than a close inspection of the engine bay - the bottle would be in a carpeted enclosure and any necessary hardware would be tucked away).
Even with a 50HP shot and spare tire/weight removal, you might see 12's.
Kidding aside, I think the compression is too high BUT if I were to install a nitrous kit, you wouldn't be able to tell it was there (other than a close inspection of the engine bay - the bottle would be in a carpeted enclosure and any necessary hardware would be tucked away).
Even with a 50HP shot and spare tire/weight removal, you might see 12's.
04-05-06, 05:30 PM
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Come on dude. Its a Luxury Sport Sedan by Lexus. Why use nitrous oxide to ruin the life of such a nice car? Its already a 5.1'er.
04-05-06, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by IS_250
to blow the doors off some unsuspecting muscle car owner... i think it would be fun. practical no. kinda like the guy who gutted his new IS 350 to make it a track car. people kept flaming him for it. i have a whole lot of respect for people like him who like to test the limits and bascially R&D using trial and error so we know what works and what doesnt. imo, i think assuming that our cars are too classy for nitrous sounds like snobbery.
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To do Nitro on a late model cars a bit more work.
plugs, direct port, and balancing the fuel.
but it can be done, just how bad do you want it.
but the car is just too new for any sure answer, just wait a bit more.
pay to play but don't over pay.
I will like to get a super charger hehe.
plugs, direct port, and balancing the fuel.
but it can be done, just how bad do you want it.
but the car is just too new for any sure answer, just wait a bit more.
pay to play but don't over pay.
I will like to get a super charger hehe.