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Old 08-18-2004, 10:21 PM
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Question question about when to spray

so i have a manual camaro, v6 thos, and i recently got the ZEX kit,
my question is this, do i push the button rightaway and spray trough all the gears, or do u just shoot like fron 2nd and 3rs, whatever u get up to down the track?

i need some tips on how to do this, thx guys
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use a wot,and window switch to be safe..
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Originally Posted by 35th SS
use a wot,and window switch to be safe..
i agree, i dont trust push button activation, but hey thats just me
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Originally Posted by Turo
i agree, i dont trust push button activation, but hey thats just me
i just have a regualr nitrous switch....bu what i was asking is should i flick the switch, and run trough all the gearss that i can w nitrous spraying (well only works when the gas pedal is on) or do i go off and on while im shifting, or do i just use it to finish the run like 3rd gear or 4th, whatever it may be?
i dont kow if it amakes sense what im trying to ask
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use a wot switch.less work for you to do than pushing a button/on-off switch let go and shift.you will have your hands full if you go that route(button).oh careful not to toast your clutch.
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whats a wot switch?
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wide open throttle
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how do u get that?
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basically, it wont activate your nitrous unless you are at wide open throttle (and the system is armed, of course). i definitely recommend getting one
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Originally Posted by camar0guy
how do u get that?
It sounds to me like you have a WOT switch. Didn't you mention in an above post that it quits spraying when you lift off of the throttle? If you lift your foot off of the gas while spraying it should stop spraying between shifts. But a window switch is always a good idea too.
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thx guys.
i have a zex system, and im pretty sure that i DO have a wot system.

but it doesnt really harm the car if u launch it w N20?
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maybe not the motor, but the rear end if u hook up yeah. Nitrous is only as safe as the addict using it. save spraying out of the hole for the track and such. Isn't the zex kit a dry nitrous kit? also i think the zex kit comes with its own nitrous power box...acts like a window switch if im not mistaken, i had a kit on a 95 moostang gt.

Do some research on the zex kit. Learn more about your nitrous kit before you go spraying that would be my only advice to be honest.
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I dont beleave the ZEX has a window switch so do yourself a favor and get one.
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From what little I've learned. Being a stick shift, no don't spray through the gears. Be a faster way of ruining your clutch/tranny.

Get a window switch to set what RPM's you want to engage and disengage the nitrous. Typical setup is 3000rpms = fire nitrous, 6000RPMS = kill nitrous.

Also get a WOT (wide open throttle) switch. That way, even when you arm the nitrous, it will not spray until you go fully WOT. (and with the window switch, correct me guys if I am wrong, even armed and WOT, it won't spray until it reached 3000RPMS. So you'll be pretty safe.)

Think that's about it. Nitrous Dave can help with alot of other questions or items you need. Basically any nitrous dealer can get you the parts you need.
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Originally Posted by Raben
...Also get a WOT (wide open throttle) switch. That way, even when you arm the nitrous, it will not spray until you go fully WOT. (and with the window switch, correct me guys if I am wrong, even armed and WOT, it won't spray until it reached 3000RPMS. So you'll be pretty safe.)...
you are correct.

if you dont have a window switch, and you have a manual, i REALLY recommend getting one, one mis-shift can be fatal.
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I have one that has a first gear lockout. Hit me up with a PM if it sounds like something you could use.




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