Formula Off Road Nitrous Oxide
Technical Specification Appendix A
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Nitrous Oxide
- Only complete systems from reputable manufacturers installed
according to instructions are allowed.
- Nitrous bottle must be securely mounted with two steel bands of
at least 2,5x25mm completely circling the bottle.
- Nitrous bottle can not be installed in the engine compartment.
- Nitrous bottle must be installed with the valve end pointing
away from the driver or have a shield protecting the driver from a
valve blowoff made of 2mm steel or 4mm aluminium plate.
- Nitrous bottle must be installed in such a way that it is
protected from outside impact in case of a rollover.
- All nitrous hoses must be able to handle at least 3000psi.
- All nitrous hoses must be securely fastened.
- Electrical system for nitrous:
1. Circuits can not be “-“ switched.
2. It should not be possible to switch system on unless ignition is
on.
3. The system must have a separate arming switch for the driver
clearly marked NOS on/off.
4. The system should only be possible to activate at WOT throttle
position.
5. The system should only be possible to activate above 2000 engine
rpm.
6. A fuel pressure safety switch must be installed to disable the
system if fuel pressure to system falls below 5psi.
- Closed vehicles must have a FIA/SFI approved fire extinguishing
system installed with at least one nozzle aimed at the driver and
one aimed at the engine.
- FIA warning sign for NOS – Green square with white lettering
must be on the back of vehicle.
- Bottle warming system must be from a reputable manufacturer and
installed according to instructions. NO open flames allowed!
- Nitrous pressure gauge must be installed if bottle warming
system is used.
These are the
current technical specifications. If you know about any changes please
let me know.
Thrandur
4x4Offroads.com
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