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Originally posted by Back in Black
...our V8 motors could get 1200 HP on NO2
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Chemistry lesson for the day
NO2 is Nitrogen Dioxide.
NO is Nitric Oxide.
N2O is Nitrous Oxide, "...This oxide, which is a colourless gas with a mild, pleasing odor and sweet taste, is used as an anesthetic for minor operations, especially in dentistry. It is called laughing gas because of its intoxicating effect. It is also widely used as a propellant in aerosol cans of whipped cream. "
The Chemistry texts have yet to add it's current use in propelling stinking little imports to ungodly speeds for brief periods of time.
Used in this context it is called NOS (nitrous oxide system).
When pronounced in contemporary car flicks, it is called "NAAAAWS" (..pronounce with nasal emphasis).
(....how'd I do, Wilf?)