I want to but N2O on my 03 Avalanche. I have the 5.3L, Volant Cold Air Induction, Stock MAF, K&N Intake Tube, Stock TB, Dynatech Long Tubes, High Flow Cats, Stock O2's, Folowed up with a Flowmaster 3" exaust.

I have PMed Nitro Dave and asked him a few questions.. I just want to know from others what is required for a beginner to the N2O.

I have read threads and threads and heard of Timing Tuners, Window Switches, Purge Systems, Delay Computers, Retuning your PCM the list goes on and on.

My truck is a daily driver that sees limited track time. I love the instant HP and TQ increase when I need(want) it but without the hassel of driveability.
My question to you is what is required to run a safe and reliable N2O setup with a basically stock motor? Money wouldn't be a consern if it will be required or save me from blowing my engine. I have been considering a Nelson PCM for N/A performance but would this affect my desire for N2O??

Any info from the board would be appreciated as you all have real world experience.

Thanks,
Bonedog

 

depends on how big of a shot
- go with NX. keep it simple like a single nozzle kit or something
- I dont run one, but a FPSS would be recommended
- Fuel pressure guage and nitrous pressure guage on the A pillar
- get a window switch
- get colder plugs
- not required, but nice would be a purge kit, bottle heater, bottle blanket, quick release brackets
- you wont need to pull timing until you start spraying a larger shot. I ran a 125shot w/o any tuning for two years just fine
(i am sure I am missing some stuff)

nitrous is like crack for your car, once your spray you will be hooked!!!

 

Just finished sending your pm back to you.Let me know if you have any further questions.
Dave

 

Thanks Dave.

A couple of questions I still have left... coming from the all throttle no bottle camp... are nitrous kits really that reliable?? I mean 15-20K miles down the road am going to have to do a rebuild?? My truck only has 25K on it now and I don't want to have a rebuild coming up anytime soon. I know all HP/TQ mods causes stresses but is N2O really safe for street use? I read the posts and listen to the words.. love seeing the times and mph at the track and would love to jump in on this BUT I don't want to be throwing $ after $ to fix things that go prematurly.

Sorry for the questions guys and gals butI am on the fence and trying to make up my mind. Also being I have a truck and see very limited track time.. is this more of a "yea I got juice" kinda thing or will I really be blown away and start being a juice junkie??

Bonedog

 

If i where you i would bring your truck to a sponsor on the board, ( i know Dyno Tune would do it) most others wouldnt do a truck, but im sure some one might, but have some one put it in and tune it nice and you would have a sweet set up