NOS Trash Can High-Flow Nitrous Solenoid - TC178 Series

The NOS TC178 series is a purpose-built, high-flow nitrous solenoid line engineered for serious racers and performance builders who demand extreme single-stage nitrous flow capability. Known throughout the racing community as the "Trash Can" solenoid — a nickname earned on the track through years of proven performance and an unmistakably large-body design — the TC178 series represents NOS's most capable single solenoid offering, delivering maximum nitrous volume with consistent, repeatable results.

Key Features:

• Extreme Flow Capacity: Large-orifice design capable of supporting in excess of 900 horsepower of nitrous delivery from a single solenoid
• Precision-Machined 6061 Aluminum Body: Anodized 6061 aluminum construction reduces weight compared to traditional steel-bodied solenoids without sacrificing durability or structural rigidity
• PTFE Plunger Technology: Proprietary PTFE plunger material resists swelling for long-term, consistent operation under demanding race conditions and repeated high-cycle activations
• Built-In Purge Port: Integrated 1/8" NPT purge port enables convenient nitrous purge plumbing; port must be plugged when not in use
• Progressive Controller Compatible: Fully compatible with progressive nitrous controllers for staged, tuneable power delivery across a wide RPM range
• 12-Volt DC Operation: 20-amp activation coil operates at 12 volts DC, ensuring quick solenoid response and straightforward integration with existing vehicle wiring and relay setups

NOS refined the legendary Trash Can solenoid concept with the TC178 series by combining an oversized outlet orifice with a lighter, more durable anodized aluminum body — delivering greater power potential and reduced overall weight compared to traditional steel-bodied solenoid designs. The TC178 series is available in multiple configurations to accommodate a range of plumbing layouts and build requirements.

Whether you're building a bracket car, a heads-up drag machine, or a high-horsepower street/strip application, the NOS TC178 solenoid series delivers the flow capacity and long-term reliability that dedicated performance enthusiasts have come to expect from the NOS brand.

For racing use only — not legal for use on emissions-controlled vehicles.