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Direct-Port Nitrous for EFI

Looking for the most bang for your buck? Try on a direct port nitrous kit for your late model EFI motor. Although a bit more complex and pricey than a traditional plate or fogger kit, the benifits of direct-port nitrous kits are well worth it in the end.

Photography by Henry De Los Santos
Direct Port Nitrous Efi Nozzle Detail

NXL Technology

Direct Port Nitrous Efi Billet Fuel Rails
For an even easier installation, NX offers replacement fuel rails for some applications that come with the nitrous and fuel solenoids already integrated into new billet rails.
Direct Port Nitrous Efi Billet Fuel Rails
For an even easier installation, NX offers replacement fuel rails for some applications th

The Nitrous Express billet aluminum NXL nozzles may be intended for the average weekend enthusiast who's looking for some extra grunt, but don't let their simplicity mislead you. The direct-port system can pack an additional 400 shot of tire-shredding powder should the need or temptation ever arise. Granted, most of our average street motors wouldn't survive very long under those extreme conditions, but it shows that this system was designed with power in mind and is suitable for hard-core race applications.

We were told the NXL system can also be configured into a two-stage setup by stacking two sets of nozzles together. This requires additional lines, solenoids, and a taller cowl hood for clearance. So, if you think a 400 hit isn't enough, Nitrous Express has already got you covered.

How well did she do?

Peak Dyno Numbers

HP

(ft. lbs)

Gain

Baseline, no nitrous 213.0 264.0 n/a
80-shot 308.9 427.7 +95.9/+163.7
100-shot 321.9 459.0 +13.0/+31.3
150-shot 366.8 505.8 +44.9/+46.8

Direct Port Nitrous Efi Finished Install

To add the finishing touches, we swapped out the Autolite 25 spark plugs with a set of 23s (two heat ranges colder) and gapped them at 0.035 inch since we planned on spraying the little 306ci with a healthy 150-shot of nitrous. If you plan on sticking with the lower nitrous setting, your stock plugs will be fine. Also be aware that heavy nitrous hits have the potential to "blow out" the spark, so it's crucial to use quality performance wires like these JBA Headers 9mm power cables and an aftermarket ignition box. The finished product looks intimidating, but if a local grudge-night yahoo asks you about it, just tell him it's part of the emissions equipment

SOURCES
ACCEL/Mr. Gasket
10601 Memphis Ave., Ste. 12
Cleveland
OH  44144
www.mrgasket.com
JBA Headers
7149 Mission Gorge Rd.Suite D
San Diego
CA  92120
800-830-3377
www.jbaheaders.com
Fast Track Performance
www.fasttrackperf.com
Mallory Ignition
10601 Memphis Ave., Bldg. 12
Cleveland
OH  44144
2-16/-688-8300
Granatelli Motor Sports
8-05/-486-6644
www.granatellimotorsports.com
Nitrous Express Inc.
1808 SW Pkwy.
Wichita Falls
TX  76308
By Henry De Los Santos
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