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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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any one used it yet? any detonation with it? i got pulled over yesterday, and found out the hard way that a wet system is illegal.would it be easier to convert to dry or get nthe zex? i just want to know if this "smart" technology really works.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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any one used it yet? any detonation with it? i got pulled over yesterday, and found out the hard way that a wet system is illegal.would it be easier to convert to dry or get nthe zex? i just want to know if this "smart" technology really works.
How is a wet system illegal and a dry system not? I live in CA as well and would like to know before I get pulled over. Especially since I'm in your neck of the woods this weekend.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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its illegal because you mess with the air/fuel map by adding more fuel when the n2o kicks...a dry system adds fuel thru the computer, awet adds by solenoid.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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just pull your bottle for the weekend.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002$$
its illegal because you mess with the air/fuel map by adding more fuel when the n2o kicks...a dry system adds fuel thru the computer, awet adds by solenoid.
The cop told you that?

You guys have way too many cops here!
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 11:59 PM
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the cop was an ex-mechanic;go figure.



any1 used the zex system yet?????
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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I could be wrong here but I beleave this police officer was full of ____.I would seek further information and see if his story holds up.He may just be jacking with you.
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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Let me knwo if your gonna sell the wet kit. I'd be interested.
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 01:09 AM
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still no one has used the zex kit?
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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Haven't used it myself, but if they made a kit for my truck, I would've bought it. I haven't heard anything bad about the Zex kits, only good stuff. I like the idea of the NMU with the solenoids built into it. Makes for a clean install. Let us know how it goes if you get one.

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It doesn't matter what kit it is. NX, NOS, ZEX, etc. or whether it's wet or dry, it's illegal in California on public roads.
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Too many tree huggers in Cali for my taste.
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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It doesn't matter what kit it is. NX, NOS, ZEX, etc. or whether it's wet or dry, it's illegal in California on public roads.


actually its not.a dry system is legal because it adds the extra fuel needed thru the computer.the wet tampers w/ the fuel rail; messing w/ air/fuel maps IS illegal.
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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besides ill probably just go with a CARB-legal blower,f*** it.
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002$$
actually its not.a dry system is legal because it adds the extra fuel needed thru the computer.the wet tampers w/ the fuel rail; messing w/ air/fuel maps IS illegal.
Haven't seen any dry systems with CARB stickers on them. Nitrous is not legal for use on pollution controlled vehicles in CA period.

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