Nitrous Oxide & Power Adder Installation
Install and tune nitrous oxide and power adder systems
Overview
Nitrous installation shops charge $800-$5,000 per system install.
Installing 60-150 systems annually generates $150,000-$600,000 annually with 55-75% margins.
In 2025, nitrous provides affordable power for drag racing and street performance.
Services include nitrous system design and installation, system tuning and jetting, purge valve and solenoids, bottle mounting and plumbing, wiring and activation, and safety systems.
Successful nitrous shops understand nitrous tuning and safety, prevent lean conditions, install properly, dyno tune for safety, educate customers on usage, and support drag racing community.
Can combine with dyno tuning.
Marketing through drag strips, performance shops, forums, and race events.
Required Skills
- Nitrous Systems
- Fuel System Tuning
- Electrical Systems
- Safety Protocols
- Installation
- Customer Education
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Nitrous affordable power option
- Drag racing market strong
- Can combine with other services
- Repeat customers upgrading systems
- Multiple revenue streams (install, tuning, parts)
Cons
- High liability for improper installation
- Need dyno for safe tuning
- Customer education critical for safety
- Nitrous can damage engines if mistuned
- Limited to performance market
How to Get Started
- Master nitrous system installation and tuning
- Learn safety protocols and best practices
- Invest in dyno for safe tuning
- Build relationships with nitrous manufacturers
- Market to drag racing community
- Educate customers on proper use
- Provide installation and tuning packages
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