dj_stylzpgh/GXP05

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Should I do a 50 or 75 shot with or without a tune and where is the best place to get a kit price wise? For the street (shift kit), should I go with level 2 or 3?

Chrsmi1

I almost went with a 75 shot for mine but decided against it. I haven't seen too many cars like ours with nitrous and was a bit worried about it.

kissmyss03

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i hate my zzp shift kit. its nothing like the one we did for my other monte. we r gonna take it out and change it around.

Taz34SS

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**** NOS... Just get a shift kit and do bolt ons.

Area47

says the guy that gets left behind



you just have to let off between shifts or the motor will run through the convertor and smash headlong into the limiter

live2ride

What's wrong with it? Bad's post indicated he was pleased with the Intense Kit.

I've thought about getting a kit to fix the poor shifts from DS tune, assuming the kit will help that.

07MCSS

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I have considered getting some spray. If I were to, I would go with Nitrous Outlet. They have a basic kit that sells for $350. You would also need to use their window switch. It has built in WOT detection and it also allows you to select the gears that you want nitrous activated in and the rpm range. You can even have it temporarily shut off 100-200 rpm before shift changes and reactivate after the change. It sells for an additional $110. For added insurance they also sell a fuel pressure safety switch that will shut down the system should fuel pressure drop. It sells for about $35. Some of the LS1 and LS2 guys really like this kit over Zex and some of the others. I hope this helps. Good luck!

http://www.nitrousoutlet.com/index.asp

kissmyss03

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yeah i may do nitrous cuz its actually safe if your not stupid

dj_stylzpgh/GXP05

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Seeing this it, I may send the intense kit back. More expensive and better quality!!!

Bump Stick

What about a Nitro Dave's system?

hexxLS4

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How much does it cost to keep the NOS tank charged with regular use?

Bump Stick

Going rate the last time I had a bottle was was around $4-5/lb if I remember correctly.

hexxLS4

iTrader: (1)

Thanks. But I'm not sure exactly how much a pound of NOS lasts for.....what would be the typical weekly cost if it's used 1-3 times a day.

kissmyss03

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u wanna use nitrous 1-3 times a day. lol jeez

07MCSS

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A 10lb bottle will get you about 4 passes. With a bottle warmer you can get about 6-8 passes. It can get to be pretty expensive if you are a regular weekend racer. A ProCharger or an STS turbo would be cheaper in the long run with about the same horsepower gain and little or no additional maintenance. You can click off the same times all night with the last two options. With NOS, when the bottle runs out you are done if you bracket race.

hexxLS4

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Well I figure I go WOT 1-3 times a day....I figured N20 3 times a day was reasonable....apparently not for that price! This is why I'm asking questions. I don't know much about this obviously. Sounds like turbo is much more cost effective at the end of the day. I mean...whats the point of NOS if you can't use it reasonably often. Sounds like a novelty or serious racer mod to me.

Taz34SS

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I still say you are better off not using it. When I think of NOS, I think of ricers.

hexxLS4

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I have no problem with nos as long as it doesn't involve a big as ugly "got nos" sticker on your car....thats rice. I have a problem with refilling it. Refilling the gas tank is enough imo.

Steve in Seattle

A 10lb bottle, jetted for 100hp, should last you 10 passes... that's pretty much standard.
1) you should NEVER run without a bottle heater... it just isn't worth the varrying pressure and is a PITA to tune.
2) I agree... a turbo is a more effective way to get hp... but a Nitrous kit can be used on any turbo upgrade in the future, or easily removed and sold if you sell the car (unlike turbo kits which are a PITA to install and you would never consider pulling to return to stock).

Oh yeah... always bring a spare bottle... nitrous doens't go bad, just store it for next time. (some guys go as far as buying a LARGE canister and filling station at home to cut costs).

With an engine with questionable tuning capabilities you maybe better off with giggle gas, but your transaxle may prefer the gradual loading of a turbo/blower... either side has it's pros and cons.

IMPALA SS 07

i have the nitrous express kit just sitting in my room my buddie said his friend who owns a shop and has good expierience with nitrous said that he will install, test, tune, and basically perfect the nos for my car i just havn't had the time to drop off my car to have it done...im going to run with a 75 shot at first and see how it goes from there and maybe a 100 shot depending on how the motor feels with the 75 shot