What They Cant See Wont Hurt You

The original intent was to find out how the pros did it. I was gonna get the scoop and tell you a few secrets. But now youre going to get a little more than that. Youre gonna learn how to do it yourself. Laughing gas, mellowing agent, nitrous oxidewhatever they call it, you like it. Cops hate it. So what do you do when you need a little extra horsepower on tap? You make it disappear into thin air so to speak with a little creativity. Autolink wants to help you get away from the man, and what better way to do so than with a hidden nitrous kit? Follow along as Autolinks chief mechanic, Chris Hansen, gives us a few pointers on how to sneak away when we need to with a little bit of squeeze. Our subject for the day: Brandon Gees 96 Civic EX.

Disclaimer: We in no way endorse the idea of your engaging in any sort of illegal speed contest or speeding away from the cops at any given time. The idea here is more to gain an edge over your competition at a sanctioned drag race. Be safe and keep the kid stuff off the streets.

Disconnect the battery and remove it from the engine bay. There is also a bottom bracket for the battery that you should remove, as well. That particular area works well for the car that we have chosen for this install, so that we can hide the nitrous solenoids underneath the fuse-box area.
Disconnect the battery and remove it from the engine bay. There is also a bottom bracket
Sand down a small area on the sidewall to create a more solid contact for the nitrous solenoid ground wire. The aluminum bracket to which you will mount the solenoids to the sidewall might not ground as well as the chassis’ sheetmetal.
Sand down a small area on the sidewall to create a more solid contact for the nitrous so

Connect the nitrous line to the solenoid using a 9/16 wrench. Clamp the solenoid in a bench vise and apply Teflon paste to the pipe threads before threading the nitrous fittings.
Connect the nitrous line to the solenoid using a 9/16 wrench. Clamp the solenoid in a be
Mount the nitrous solenoids to your desired location with a custom aluminum bracket. You can custom–fabricate an aluminum mounting bracket for a small amount of pocket change from your local hardware store. The kit does not include this bracket and, of course, this is a hidden nitrous system, so be creative!
Mount the nitrous solenoids to your desired location with a custom aluminum bracket. You
Find a suitable location to run your nitrous line through. We found this particular spot after removing the bottom battery bracket (step 1). It may take a few tries to run the line, so having a little patience is key. Run the microswitch power line and the power toggle switch line through the firewall (same passage as nitrous line), as well.
Find a suitable location to run your nitrous line through. We found this particular spot

If you have a front strut brace, remove it. Remove the factory intake/performance intake pipe from the throttle body. Our project vehicle had an aftermarket intake pipe, so we used a 15/64 drill bit to create a hole for the nitrous fitting. You need to make sure that you drill in front of the air sensor as not to damage any sensor readings. Make sure that this hole is approximately 5 inches away from the throttle body.
If you have a front strut brace, remove it. Remove the factory intake/performance intake
Hot tip: If you have access to compressed air, use it to blow out the metallic shavings left over from drilling. This will prevent any left over metallic shavings from being sucked up into the intake manifold, which could harm your engine.
Hot tip: If you have access to compressed air, use it to blow out the metallic shavings
Connect the intake manifold and fuel pressure regulator lines to the fuel pressure regulator tee-fitting. Use a plastic clip to tie the FPR line and zip-ties for the vacuum lines. Make sure you secure the lines out of the throttle body’s way. Install a nitrous jet into the vacuum line going to the intake manifold.
Connect the intake manifold and fuel pressure regulator lines to the fuel pressure regul

Connect the nitrous fitting onto the intake pipe. Make sure that you position it correctly so that the nitrous shoots towards the throttle body. Tighten the fitting down with both a 10mm and a 7/16 wrench. Reinstall the intake pipe and air filter.
Connect the nitrous fitting onto the intake pipe. Make sure that you position it correct
The wiring for the power switch will be triggered by it’s connection with the battery. Remember always to wire directly from the battery. Use the negative terminal as a source and reconnect the battery.
The wiring for the power switch will be triggered by it’s connection with the batte
You’re almost done. Would you be able to tell if there was a nitrous system within this engine bay? Even the ever-inquisitive Brynski couldn’t find it.
You’re almost done. Would you be able to tell if there was a nitrous system within

Now it’s time to hide your activation switch (turns the system on). Put it wherever you like because you’re the only one who’s going to know how to activate your hidden nitrous kit. We chose to mount the switch behind the center armrest.
Now it’s time to hide your activation switch (turns the system on). Put it wherever
Your nitrous kit won’t include a nitrous power button (controls when the nitrous is activated) like the one shown here, so you’ll have to purchase one separately or use the microswitch that is included. We mounted it under the center console and wrapped the wiring with black wire loom. This button can be tucked under the console to maintain its hidden identity.
Your nitrous kit won’t include a nitrous power button (controls when the nitrous is
Hiding the nitrous bottle can be sneaky, too, and will be left up to you to decide on where to hide it. Keep in mind that a Sneaky Pete nitrous bottle from NOS might not have enough pressure to go from the trunk to the engine compartment so somewhere closer would work well. Mount the nitrous bottle per NOS’ instructions with the NOS label facing upward. Install a fresh set of spark plugs, preferably NGK BCPR7ES-11. Make sure to adjust your timing by starting at 2 degrees retarded (to prevent detonation) from stock timing and tune your way up from there.0
Hiding the nitrous bottle can be sneaky, too, and will be left up to you to decide on wh

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