Welcome, Street Outlaws fans! Today, we dive into a hot topic: Will Jerry Bird stick with nitrous on No Prep Kings (NPK)? If you love Street Outlaws and NPK as much as we do, hit subscribe and stay tuned for more updates!
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Jerry Bird stands as the lone nitrous warrior on No Prep Kings. With heavyweights like Lizzy Musi and David Gates exiting the nitrous scene (Gates even switched to a screw-blown setup), Jerry remains the last man standing with his nitrous-powered machine. It’s a rare sight in the current landscape of NPK, and fans like me can’t help but admire the roar of his 959 cubic inch nitrous motor, the flames, and the sheer raw power.
However, there are significant changes on the horizon. Buck Racing Engines, the engine shop that has been the backbone of Jerry’s nitrous motors, announced their retirement. They’re selling their building and ceasing engine production and servicing. This is a substantial hit to Jerry Bird’s program.
Not too long ago, during a live feed at an NPK event, there was talk about Jerry possibly switching to a boosted combination. They might stick with nitrous for the rest of this year, but a move to a boosted setup seems likely soon. If that happens, it could spell the end of nitrous in NPK.
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We’re also seeing the decline of turbo setups in NPK, as they’re just not keeping pace with other combinations. While I believe a nitrous car can still be competitive, it’s a tough battle. The key issue is the complexity involved in tuning a nitrous setup. You’re juggling nitrous kits, timing, fuel management, and a lockup torque converter, among other variables. This makes nitrous cars more inconsistent and harder to tune compared to screw-blown or ProCharger combinations.
This complexity might be pushing Jerry to consider other options, possibly a ProCharger setup. But such a switch isn’t just about changing engines. It involves significant modifications to the chassis, wiring, and other components. So, even with the current break in the NPK season, I doubt they’ll switch setups mid-season. It’s a massive undertaking.
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Looking ahead, maybe next year we’ll see Jerry Bird sporting a different power adder. For now, his nitrous car remains fast but lacks the consistency of its boosted competitors. As the season progresses, we’ll keep a close eye on Jerry’s journey and any potential changes.
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