Making Real Power With a 4150 Nitrous Plate

If you're looking for the quickest way to shave a second off your ET, bolting on a 4150 nitrous plate is basically the oldest and most effective trick in the book. There is just something about that instant hit of torque that you can't get from a naturally aspirated setup or even a slow-spooling turbo. It's that immediate "kick in the pants" feeling that has kept nitrous oxide systems at the top of the food chain for decades. Whether you're running a weekend bracket car or a street-driven hot rod, a plate system is usually the first place people go when they realize their current motor just isn't quite enough to keep up with the guy in the next lane. ...

May 20, 2026 · 7 min · Jaimi Anamary