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  1. rikilamb

    rikilamb Karting

    Nov 13, 2003
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    surrey
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    riki lamb
    Just got it fitted to the 348 ,too wet to test and setup at this time
    too much wheel spin in 1st,2nd & 3rd,but awesome!!!
     
  2. sletti

    sletti F1 Veteran
    Lifetime Rossa

    Nov 19, 2003
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    What was your motivation for this somewhat extreme performance upgrade?

    You planning to go up the Pod, or do you just want to scare the poo out of Warren, Kevin abd Robin at a trackday!! LOL

    Stig
     
  3. rikilamb

    rikilamb Karting

    Nov 13, 2003
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    riki lamb
    both I think
     
  4. kenyon

    kenyon F1 Rookie

    Oct 7, 2002
    2,837
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    Justin Kenyon
    I have 348 Spyder with 365 BHP. What power out do you have now ??
    Is the nitrous system reliable and not damage the engine. How much for kit and how much to install ? Where did you have it installed ?

    Please help. Very Interested...
     
  5. rikilamb

    rikilamb Karting

    Nov 13, 2003
    67
    surrey
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    riki lamb
    fitted a twin system 2 x 11lb bottles,still testing sys upto 80bhp extra now will go up to 150bhp once setup

    http://www.noswizard.com/

    give them a ring say Riki sent you
     
  6. subirg

    subirg F1 Rookie

    Dec 19, 2003
    4,186
    Cheshire
    Can you get Nitrous for 355s?
     
  7. robinh

    robinh Formula Junior

    Jan 3, 2004
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    Robin
    You are fu<king nuts ------ enjoy the ride :)
     
  8. 348paul

    348paul Formula 3

    Dec 27, 2002
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    Paul Hill
    Riki

    Pictures - we need Pictures!!!

    Even better - I need a ride!

    I remember talking to you about it with Andy when we met at K1 - Do you plan to have the car put on a Dyno?

    Cheers

    Paul
     
  9. kenyon

    kenyon F1 Rookie

    Oct 7, 2002
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    Riki,

    The company that supplied you with Nitrous is only up the raod from me in Doncaster.....

    When you driving along do press a button to release the nitrousand suddenly a rush of power like turbo or can you have the extra power build up over time ?
     
  10. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

    Mar 15, 2004
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    how much did it cost to put the nitrous on your 348?
    steve f
     
  11. rikilamb

    rikilamb Karting

    Nov 13, 2003
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    riki lamb
    I need to do more testing yet , yes you can put it on any car
    I will put it on a Dyno when all set up
    the system uses a controller to ajust power and rate
    so you hit the switch to arm it ,then at 3/4 throttle it cones in
     
  12. Ade

    Ade Formula 3

    Jan 31, 2004
    2,102
    UK
    So how much does it cost for a 348 engine rebuild then?? :-> Are u putting money aside?

    That must be crazy fast!!! Have you got a 0-60 figure yet?
     
  13. 360CS

    360CS F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
    2,641
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    Riki,

    Doesnt this method of power increase place huge stress on bearings and con rods??

    I was told that a full rebuild is sometimes required after prolonged use?? True or horse****!!
     
  14. rikilamb

    rikilamb Karting

    Nov 13, 2003
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    riki lamb
    you only use it in small bursts,so no damage to engine unless you overrev it
    the company even offer insurance on your engine
     
  15. jjustin

    jjustin Karting

    Jan 20, 2004
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    Justin.b
    Have you had a chance to try it out in the dry now? How are you getting on with it and what are your experiences so far?
     
  16. likeyoudontknow

    likeyoudontknow Karting
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    May 6, 2004
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    Anyone thats interested in a kit, I have one for sale.........cheap too....

    Thanks,

    [email protected]
     
  17. Skindiver

    Skindiver Karting

    Apr 22, 2004
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    I was told when enquiring about NOS'ing my Pantera those days that the NOS bottle is only good for a few hits and then you have to refill it. The impression i was given was it would not last for more than a few km of continous use.

    This put me off. Is this right ?

    I was also educated as to how NOS works. It does not explode in its self. The gas is inert. What it does is super cool the intake air allowing for a denser wad of air per intake stroke and a larger fuel component in compliment per stroke and a resulting bigger bang per stroke. Cooler exhausts were also claimed.

    Skin.
     
  18. Ade

    Ade Formula 3

    Jan 31, 2004
    2,102
    UK
    More fuel in... and more unburnt fuel out into the exhaust on gear changes/braking.... which is awesume as anyone who has seen Andy's 348 will tell you. The flames are HUGE!
     
  19. chaa

    chaa F1 Veteran

    Mar 21, 2003
    5,058
    With nitrous you have to have the right mind set in using it. If its more power you want for continus use then dont go for gas. It is used just to get you over that point were you realy wish you had it, like when i am tearing on the road against somthing of simular power and i just want to have the edge to out drag him. When i had a twin turbo V8 i used nitrous as an aid to my intercoolers, and while on the subject of turbos you may only have your turbos on song for maybe 20% of your use of the car, the rest of the time your using just the power of the engine with out the turbos, the same could be said with gas.
    I found that with the right size bottle i got about 45 seconds of use, so considering that it was only used for a matter of seconds and not the full 45 seconds becourse that would be of no use becourse in seconds you reach the desired speed at greater volosity.
    So dont think that Nitrous is a substitute for real world power becourse its not, its a shot in the arm when you need it.
     
  20. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

    Mar 15, 2004
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    you need andy his to comment on this as he has nitrous on his car and it shocks a few on the track with how well it goes ask joe360cs and the best bit is the flames out the exhaust
     
  21. Jas

    Jas Formula 3

    Mar 2, 2005
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    What are the approximate costs of a full install?

    Jas
     
  22. Andy hls

    Andy hls Formula Junior

    Dec 17, 2003
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    from £2500.00 to £5000.00 for a proper install, depends what toys you want with it,progressive controls, braded hoses,bottle warmers,polished bottles,quench gates.

    Andy.
     
  23. Dale

    Dale F1 Veteran

    Oct 7, 2003
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    Hi Andy,can i say how well you system works m8,well i enjoyed it cheers for the ride:D
     
  24. Jas

    Jas Formula 3

    Mar 2, 2005
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    Thanks Andy :)

    Does anyone know of a technically competent installer (who will warranty work) in Kent?

    Thanks,

    Jas
     
  25. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

    Mar 15, 2004
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    think there is somebody in doncaster that does it there was a thread on here months ago about this do a search on nitros and it might show up
     

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