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Nitrous Solenoid Blue Tc178 High Flow Nitrous Solenoid With A 0.178 Outlet Orifice And Aluminum Base NOS
SKU: N008 18178NOS
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Part #: 18178NOS
NOS TC178 Nitrous Solenoid was developed for one purposedeliver the most nitrous volume possible for a single solenoid. With a 0.178 Inch outlet orifice, the TC178 has the ability to flow in excess of 900 horsepower of nitrous from a single solenoid. The TC178 base is also constructed of 6061 Aluminum and then clear anodized. This reduces the weight by 1/4 of a pound over the NOS Super BigShot Trash Can Solenoid, and still retains the mounting location on the base. If maximum power from a single stage of nitrous is what you need, get the new NOS TC17Current Draw is 20 Amps at 12 volts DC.This Solenoid can be used with a progressive controllerSupports in excess of 900 horsepowerInlet Port Size - 1/4 Inch NPT (Side)Outlet Port Size - 1/8 Inch NPT (Bottom)Purge Port Size - 1/8 Inch NPT (Side)Orifice - 0.178 InchPlunger - PTFELight Weight Aluminum - 1.66 lbs.Material - 6061 AluminumSaves 1/4 lb. over similar steel solenoidsDetails:AMP DRAW: 20ABracket(s) Included: NoColor: BlueEmission Code: 4Finish: NaturalFittings Included: NoInlet: SideInlet Attachment: Female ThreadsInlet Thread: 1/4 inch NPTMaterial: 6061-T6 AluminumMax Horsepower: 900Orifice: 0.178 inchOutlet: BottomOutlet Attachment: Female ThreadsOutlet Thread: 1/8 inch NPTPlunger Material: PTFEPurge Port: 1/8 inch NPTSolenoid Top Cover Color: BlueWarranty: Manufacturer's Limited 90 Day Warranty
Features:
- Supports in excess of 900 horsepower
- Supports In Excess Of 900HP
- Inlet Port Size - 1/4" NPT (Side)
- Inlet Size - 1/4 in.
- Outlet Port Size - 1/8" NPT (Bottom)
- Outlet Size - 1/8 in.
- Purge Port Size - 1/8" NPT (Side)
- Side Or Bottom Outlet Location
- Orifice - 0.178"
- Orifice - 0.178 in.
- Plunger - PTFE
- PTFE Plunger
- Light Weight Aluminum - 1.66 lbs.
- Lightweight 6061 Aluminum
- Material - 6061 Aluminum
- Saves 1/4 lb. Over Similar Steel Solenoids
- Saves 1/4 lb. over similar steel solenoids
TC178 Nitrous Solenoid | 1/4 in. Inlet | 1/8 in. Outlet | 0.178 in. Orifice | Supports +900 HP | 1/4 lb. Less Weight Than Steel Solenoids | 6061 Aluminum
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| Part Number | N008 18178NOS |
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