ss thinking about running nos - Honda Prelude Forum

2kweezy · 02-22-2008, 11:33 AM

I haven't seen any ss running nos.If I ran nos would it damage my tranny?Or Should I be safe...I just want to run like a 50 shot

Solid · 02-22-2008, 11:48 AM

1. SS is slow
2. SS plus Nos will still be slow
3. SS torque converters blow and will have even more trouble with 250 flywheel HP than just 200.

I just don't see the point in upgrading an SS for power when they run nearly a 17 sec 1/4 mile.

MtangKlr · 02-22-2008, 11:56 AM

^^^All the above is true, I ran a 75 shot on my automatic with no transmission hicups but you will notice that it takes forever to shift. On another note I had a large transmission cooler on mine as well. The nitrous certianly wakes up the SS though. You won't really notice the shot after 3rd gear because the gears are so tall.

2kweezy · 02-22-2008, 12:44 PM

okay thats all I wanted to know i was thinkn about running nos before i do my swap so i guess ill just start saving....thanks

Solid · 02-22-2008, 01:24 PM

I would say either 5spd swap (which is a pain, my car was once a AT) or sell your car and find a 5spd Prelude.

MtangKlr · 02-23-2008, 05:29 AM

+1 mine was an auto too. The swap has been the biggest improvement in the car.

FoShizzleLude00 · 02-27-2008, 01:08 PM

I was one of the few running a shot on my SS back in the day. Do a search under my name "FoShizzleLude00" in this nitrous forum for some of my threads. I ran a 50 shot dry and it brought me from a 16.3 to a 14.5 sec in the 1/4.

IMHO it was a worthwhile mod while I had it. I only stopped using it because it took a while to heat the bottle up to pressure and feel the full effect (not optimal for instant street runs). As mentioned above, the best effect was felt in 1st and 2nd gear and it really made the SS move. My transmission was fine. Tho I stopped spraying in 2004 and my SS went out on its own this year at 94K miles (thankfully, covered by warranty extension). I don't think the nitrous usage had much to do with the SS failure since it has been 4 years.

If anyone is interested in a great deal, please check the PO Personal Classifieds as I just put all my nitrous goodies up for sale. Including NOS Dry Kit, Purge, Remote Bottle Opener, Digital Nitrous Gauge, and Bottle Warmer. Make an offer on any of those!!

FS: Used NOS Dry Kit (#05123) and Tons of Nitrous Accessories!