THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO NITROUS

NITROUS 101

Never used nitrous before? Don't know what all the parts do? Don't know the difference between a plate system, nozzle system, and direct port?

Don't worry.

Start here.
START LEARNING FIND YOUR SYSTEM
LET'S START AT THE BEGINNING

WHAT IS
NITROUS?

Nitrous oxide, commonly called N₂O, is a gas that can be introduced into an engine to help it make more power.

The basic idea is simple: an engine can make more power when it has more oxygen and the correct amount of fuel available to burn.

A nitrous system introduces additional oxygen into the combustion process so the engine can support additional fuel and create more power.

MORE OXYGEN.
MORE FUEL.
MORE POWER.
Nitrous bottle
THINK OF IT LIKE THIS

THE ENGINE
NEEDS THE RIGHT MIX.

An engine is basically an air pump.

It takes in air, mixes that air with fuel, compresses the mixture, and burns it.

Nitrous changes how much oxygen is available to that process.

But the key word is correctly.

The fuel, engine, system, and supporting components all need to work together.

THE SIMPLE EXPLANATION

HOW DOES
NITROUS MAKE POWER?

01

MORE OXYGEN

Nitrous oxide contains oxygen. When the system is activated, the additional oxygen available to the combustion process allows the engine to support additional fuel.

02

MORE FUEL

The added oxygen must be matched with the appropriate amount of fuel for the specific system and application.

03

MORE POWER

When the system is properly matched, installed, and tuned, the larger combustion event can increase engine output.

Direct port nitrous system
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO UNDERSTAND

NITROUS IS
CONTROLLED POWER.

The goal is not simply to install the biggest system possible.

The right system is the one that works with the complete combination.

That means considering the engine, fuel system, drivetrain, tires, intended use, and power goal.

THE THREE MAIN SYSTEM STYLES

WHICH SYSTEM
IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

X-Series Weekend Warrior Wet 4150 Nitrous Plate System

PLATE SYSTEMS

A plate installs between the throttle body or carburetor and the intake manifold. The plate distributes nitrous and, in a wet system, fuel into the intake stream. Plate systems are one of the most common ways to add nitrous to an engine.

POPULAR STARTING POINT
Nitrous nozzle

NOZZLE SYSTEMS

Nozzle systems introduce nitrous into the intake system through one or more nozzles. Depending on the system design, fuel may also be introduced through the nozzle system. Nozzle systems provide flexibility when packaging the system on different vehicles and intake combinations.

FLEXIBLE DESIGN
Direct port nitrous system

DIRECT PORT

Direct-port systems use individual nozzles for each cylinder, delivering the system directly into each intake runner. This helps provide consistent cylinder-to-cylinder distribution and allows the system to be tailored to advanced and high-horsepower applications.

ADVANCED APPLICATION
FOLLOW THE FLOW

HOW THE
SYSTEM WORKS.

Nitrous bottle

BOTTLE

→
Nitrous solenoid

SOLENOIDS

→
Nitrous nozzle

DELIVERY

NITROUS HARDWARE 101

WHAT ARE
ALL THESE PARTS?

Nitrous bottle

BOTTLE

Stores the nitrous oxide used by the system.

Nitrous solenoid

SOLENOIDS

Electrically controlled valves that open and close to control the flow of nitrous and, depending on the system, fuel.

Nitrous Outlet Jets (Select A Size)

JETS

Precision-sized components used to help control the amount of nitrous or fuel delivered by the system.

Nitrous nozzle

NOZZLES

Components that introduce nitrous and, depending on the system design, fuel into the intake system.

NOW YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING AT

MEET THE
HARDWARE.

X-Series Weekend Warrior Wet 4150 Nitrous Plate System
GREAT PLACE TO START
4150 WET PLATE SYSTEM

X-Series Weekend Warrior Wet 4150 Nitrous Plate System

A complete X-Series 4150 wet plate system designed to provide the major components needed to build a complete nitrous system.

50–175 HP JETTING 10LB BOTTLE GAS / E85
$893.99
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Weekend Warrior Wet 4500 Nitrous Plate System
4500 FLANGE
WET PLATE SYSTEM

Weekend Warrior Wet 4500 Nitrous Plate System

A complete Weekend Warrior system designed for 4500 flange applications and multiple horsepower levels.

100–350 HP WET SYSTEM GAS / E85
$1,037.99
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GM 90mm LSX Truck Plate System
VEHICLE SPECIFIC
GM 90MM LSX

GM 90mm LSX Truck Plate System

A vehicle-specific wet plate system designed around GM 90mm LSX truck intake applications.

50–200 HP LSX APPLICATION E85 READY
$993.99
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Weekend Warrior 4150 Tunnel Ram Dual Plate System
TUNNEL RAM
DUAL PLATE SYSTEM

Weekend Warrior 4150 Tunnel Ram Dual Plate System

A dual-plate Weekend Warrior system designed specifically for tunnel ram applications.

100–400 HP DUAL PLATES GAS / E85
$1,275.99
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COMPLETELY NEW TO NITROUS?

START
HERE.

DON'T START WITH THE BIGGEST SHOT.

Start by understanding the vehicle, the engine, and what you want the system to do. The right nitrous system is the one that works with the complete combination.

01 Understand your engine and current setup.
02 Determine your power goal.
03 Choose the system style that fits the application.
04 Build the supporting components around the power goal.
THE PART BEGINNERS OFTEN MISS

THE SYSTEM IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE COMBINATION.

A nitrous system does not operate by itself. The engine, fuel delivery, electrical system, drivetrain, tires, and calibration all play a role in how the system performs.

That is why choosing a system should start with understanding the vehicle and the goal — not simply choosing the biggest horsepower number.

QUESTIONS EVERYONE ASKS

BEFORE YOU
HIT THE BUTTON.

Nitrous oxide provides additional oxygen to the combustion process. When matched with the appropriate fuel and a properly designed system, this can allow an engine to produce more power.
A plate system installs between the throttle body or carburetor and the intake manifold. Depending on the system design, the plate distributes nitrous alone or both nitrous and fuel into the intake stream.
Solenoids are electrically controlled valves that open and close to control the flow of nitrous and, depending on the system, fuel.
A nozzle system introduces nitrous, and depending on the system design fuel, through one or more nozzles in the intake system. A direct-port system uses individual nozzles for each cylinder and delivers the system directly into each intake runner for more consistent cylinder-to-cylinder distribution.
The right system depends on your engine, intake, fuel system, power goal, and intended application. Start with the complete combination instead of choosing only by horsepower number.
No. The right system is the one that matches the complete combination and intended application. The system, supporting components, and calibration strategy all need to work together.

NOW YOU
KNOW.

You understand the basics. Now find the nitrous system and hardware that fits your combination.

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