Bottle-Fed Horsepower: Nitrous Express Joins Merrick Motorsports
Some new arrivals deserve a quiet introduction. This one deserves a spot in the staging lanes.
Say hello to Nitrous Express, one of the newest vendors at Merrick Motorsports. We’re bringing NX nitrous systems and supporting hardware into the mix for enthusiasts who like their performance projects with a little extra personality. HEMI muscle? LS project? Coyote-powered weekend warrior? There’s plenty here to get the bench-racing conversation started.
Consider this your introduction to bottle-fed horsepower: a little science, a little attitude, and a reminder that the smartest build is the one planned as a complete system.
Nitrous: Chemistry With a Competitive Streak
Nitrous oxide isn’t fuel, and it isn’t movie magic. In an engine’s combustion environment, it supplies additional oxygen that allows an appropriately matched amount of extra fuel to burn. That’s the basic idea behind the added power. The cooling effect as nitrous expands also plays a role in the intake charge.
The bottle doesn’t replace a good engine, a capable fuel system, or careful calibration. Think of it as inviting more guests to dinner: you need enough food, enough room, and a host who has actually planned for the crowd.
That’s why choosing a nitrous setup starts with your engine and intended use, not simply the biggest number on the box.
For the Mopar Crowd: NX Dodge HEMI Plate Kit
Your HEMI already has the soundtrack. Here’s another direction for a properly prepared performance build: the Nitrous Express Dodge HEMI Nitrous Plate Kit with 10lb Bottle.
This system features a billet plate that mounts between the throttle body and intake, plus Lightning-series solenoids and a 10lb bottle. The listing includes selected Challenger, Charger, and other HEMI applications. Check the exact year, engine, throttle body, and intake combination before ordering; the HEMI name alone isn’t a fitment guarantee.
NX lists supplied jetting options from 50 to 400 horsepower. Those are system options, not a recommendation to add that much power to a stock engine or a guarantee of measured gains.
Explore the NX HEMI plate kit.
LS Fans: Give That Intake Some Attention
“It’s just an LS swap.” Famous last words before the parts list gets interesting.
The Nitrous Express GM LS 102mm Plate Kit with 10lb Bottle is built around a billet plate specified for FAST 102 intakes. That intake requirement matters: this isn’t a blanket fit for every LS-powered vehicle or every 102mm throttle-body arrangement.
The listed package includes Lightning-series solenoids, braided lines, bottle brackets, and activation hardware. It also lists jetting options from 50 to 400 horsepower, subject to the engine’s preparation and the complete system’s requirements.
Check out the NX LS 102mm plate kit.
Coyote Owners, You’re Invited Too
The Nitrous Express Ford Coyote 5.0L Wet Port Plate Kit with 10lb Bottle takes a different approach, using plates beneath the intake manifold to deliver nitrous and supplemental fuel through individual port passages.
The product description specifies factory 2018-and-newer 5.0L intake manifolds or Boss intake manifolds. Verify your actual manifold and engine configuration rather than choosing by Mustang badge alone. The listed system also includes a TPS auto-learn activation switch.
Shop the NX Coyote wet port plate kit.
Power Is Fun. Managing It Is Smarter.
More power isn’t much help if the tire can’t use it. The NX Maximizer EZ Progressive Nitrous Controller is designed to ramp nitrous delivery in rather than apply the full configured amount immediately.
The listing specifies an adjustable ramp time from 0 to 4.5 seconds using a rotary knob, without laptop programming. Confirm compatibility with your system and harness. It’s a power-management tool, not a substitute for correct fueling, calibration, or traction.
The Purge: More Than Staging-Lane Theater
Yes, that plume gets attention. But the hardware has a purpose beyond looking like your car is impatient.
The NX 4AN Purge Valve Kit includes a purge solenoid, manifold, push button, and vent tube. A purge system clears unwanted gas from the supply line before activation, helping prepare the system for consistent delivery.
Choose the correct line size and configuration, and follow NX’s vent-routing and installation instructions. No guaranteed elapsed-time improvements here: consistency depends on the entire combination.
Build It Right, Then Enjoy It at the Track
A wet system adds supplemental fuel through the nitrous system; a dry system relies on a separate strategy for the additional fuel. Neither label means “safe for every engine.” Work with an experienced nitrous installer and tuner to confirm fuel delivery, engine condition, calibration, activation safeguards, and drivetrain capability.
Use manufacturer-approved bottle mounting, pressure-control equipment, and operating procedures. Never use an open flame to heat a bottle, never inhale nitrous, and follow the applicable track rules and manufacturer safety instructions.
Welcome to the Merrick Motorsports Lineup, Nitrous Express
From HEMI and LS plate systems to Coyote wet port kits and supporting controls, NX gives us plenty of new hardware to talk about, and plenty of reasons to start planning the next project.
Ready to explore a bottle-fed build? Start with the linked products above, then contact Merrick Motorsports with your vehicle’s year, engine, intake setup, existing modifications, and intended use. Let’s find the right starting point, not just the loudest bench-racing number.