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Old 02-22-2008, 08:24 PM   #40 (permalink)
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Default Re: Updated NITROUS thread for N/A, any newcomers? Upgrades shots or new stories?

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Originally Posted by Doulos85 View Post
Why is this the Case? Why is an EGT more helpful than a Wideband for Nitrous?
When a car get dangerously lean the EGT will go way up to the point where stuff starts melting. Unless you're tuning way safe (like 10:1 for AFR) a 11.5-12:1 can still get you a high EGT because nitrous burns a little hotter.

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