N20, not NOS!

I see a lot of guys on this forum refering to nitrous oxide as NOS, which is the abbreviation for Nitrous Oxide Systems brand products. Are they just using it as a generic term for all N20 systems or do they think that's the correct chemical statement for N20 ?? I was just hoping they weren't saying NAAASSS!! :grin:

 

My chemistry teacher would be so proud of you. :grin:

NOS is the term commonly used in my neck of the woods. Yes the term comes from the nitrous oxide systems kits. That was the kit to have back then, now everybody makes nitrous kits (I think you can get them at Wal-Mart).

 

Second kelly on this NOS is a general refrence like Freon

 

You won't hear me say ***! I only say nitrous. (Well actually I do say NOS when I am referring to New Old Stock parts, another frequently misused term).

FWIW, I think *** is the "macdonalds" of nitrous anyhow. Yes, technically MacDonalds sell cheeseburgers, but if you want the best cheeseburger you aren't gonna go to MacDonalds. Same with ***. Better stuff costs more, but MacDonalds are cheapest and they sell the most.

-Bob Cunningham

 

I like to mess with my nephew's friends by mentioning *** in the same sentence as perambulator valve, blinker fluid, or maybe squelch oil...

 

Depends on who you ask, usually.
Those of us who were around in the '70s and '80s are most familiar with NOS (Nitrous Oxide Systems, Inc.) as the company that supplies Nitrous Oxide equipment for high performance cars.

I was never aware of NOS (New Old Stock) parts, until I learned of restoration discussions about Buicks, into the '90s, even though I had already been collecting them 10 years prior.o No:

Those that have been around "longer" :shock:, use the term NOS (New Old Stock) to refer to parts that that have been discontinued as production parts, but are still brand new, factory original parts, that have never been used on a car.

Those that haven't been around as long (Teens-20's), seem to make up their own ideas about cars, since they don't have much experience or knowledge about them, especially the import crowd, who wouldn't know true horsepower or torque, if they saw it.
I don't ever recall seeing a Pro Street "anything" with anything other than a V8 powered engine! 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder engines just won't do it, which is WHY they NEED "NAAS", that is more for LOOKS on their cars, than anything else, anyway!:Smarty::moonu:

Either way, NOS is not a WORD (except in Spanish, it means "we")!:Smarty:
It's an ABBREVIATION, as N (like the LETTER "N")-O (like the LETTER "O")-S (like the LETTER "S")!

I agree with you, Randy, there are too many automotive terms that are frequently misused:

"I need a replacement DISC for my front brakes." You mean ROTOR!

"I rebuilt my MOTOR in the car." You mean ENGINE!
Motor is Electric Powered, Engine is Gas powered!

"I need a new PVC valve." PVC is what is used for PLUMBING, in your HOUSE! PCV is Positive Crankcase Ventilation, for your CAR!

"I need a new FLYWHEEL for my TH350."
Flywheel is for MANUAL Transmissions, FLEXPLATE is for Automatic Transmissions!

Some things you just have to ignore...

:rant: :spank: ou: o No:

 

how about

ALL THROTTLE N NO BOTTLE?

 

I first ran nitrous in 1980, it was a Marvin Miller system, anyone remember them? They were terrible but about you could find, I upgraded to NOS stuff for my off shore boat engines. I haven't run N20 on anything since about 1990 except my boat and frankly have used less than 50 lbs in the last 3 years. I'm getting old low 80's on engines is fast enough now! :laugh:

 

the first month i spent on this board was utter confusion. I know NOS as N02 and had no idea what the heck you guys were saying when you were referring to NOS as in new old stock. I finally figured it out and everyhting made sense.

 

hey man, i got it right and bought a muscle car. :laugh:

 

Thanks, Scott.

That was a good rant (even if you WERE ranting)! I concur on all points!

 

I was mostly referring to the Ricer guys!:TU:

 

alright just making sure :TU:

 

Tried explaining that to some ricer-wanna be buds of mine. Couldn't get it through their heads, because they all read "MotorTrend."

 

From dictionary.com:

motor
1. Something, such as a machine or an engine, that produces or imparts motion.
2. A device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, especially an internal-combustion engine or an arrangement of coils and magnets that converts electric current into mechanical power.
3. A motor vehicle, especially an automobile: It was a night of lovers. All along the highway... motors were parked and dim figures were clasped in revery (Sinclair Lewis).

"Motor" and "Engine" are interchangable in this context.

-BC

 

I did not know that ou:

 

yes, all engines are motors but not all motors are engines.

some of the engineering types go a little overboard and mistake that last to mean that the terms are mutually exclusive.

 

who cares we get what you mean either way :blast:

 

Yea, I use motor for engine all the time... most time I spell it moter. Which isn't right, but oh well.

 

no problem here.

Maybe for the newer auto enthuist, Instead of NOS for New Old Stock,we could on the GM side refer to old parts as OGMS., Original General motors Stock. LOL. I myself learned the difference real quick when shopping for parts. when you read the parts discription you can figure out real quick their not talking about NITROUS OXIDE. I commend the correct chemical terminology. I would say the whole problem can be blamed on the first movie {Fast and furious} which nitrous was refered to as Nos as a word. NOW what would ge great If someone would start a post , who has much use of Nitrous on the correct installation of the system. Listing set up diagrams and recommended jetting to fuen fressure for ie. 100 to 150 hp. wet system. Which also I just happen to have waiting to install. You long term users have the experiance to help with install ideas. Im sure many of us want it installed with minimual body / chassis modification. ie. hols cut or screw holes kept to a minimum.