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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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Which wet kit do all of you feel is a better choice?

NX or ZEX ???

how long can a spray last during a race in an automatic.

The zex kit sprays the whole time? There is only a arming switch.
So I guess if you want to quit the spray in the middle of a race you have to flick it off.

Any help would be great.

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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Nirtous Express I think
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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NX is better quality IMO, but Zex is a decent kit.
Either kit can be set up with a window switch, WOT, FPSS, any of the accessories that you want if that's what you're getting at with the "ZEX only has an arming switch" thing....
Just a side note, make sure you ditch that HPP3 programming in your sig before you spray.
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Both are good kits, I just prefer NX.
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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Thats and old sig.

Yeah I am still doing research on nitrous before I buy a kit.

How long can you spray in a race?




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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by edlt1
Thats and old sig.

Yeah I am still doing research on nitrous before I buy a kit.

How long can you spray in a race?




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As long as you have your Kit setup correctly and its not a HUGE shot On your Motor You can spray the entire time if you wanted till your bottle is Dry.The Race should only last 12 seconds or so
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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Even if I have an automatic?
Can spray between shifts?


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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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Yes you can spray while the auto shifts. Go with the NX kit. Much better quality.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:53 AM
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With an automatic you can spray her thru all of the shifts. However, if your HP setting is too high you can brake parts in a STOCK trans. Also, keep in mind that you will probably get real loose spraying thru the 1-2 SHIFT without good tires/suspension mods.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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So is it safe to spray on and off.

As it

Can I spray in first or second let off the button and then spray again after a shift?

Or will this just put to much abuse on the car it self?


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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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It is safe to spray on and off. Do you plan on having a hand held activation switch (button)? Why do you want to do that? Trying to save your transmission?
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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Zex has a lot of good saftey fetures built in and would be good for your first kit but i do think that NX rates there kits to the wheels while zex rates them to the crank.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Most kits will come with some kind of throttle position sensor so you are spraying at 100% throttle. It could be an electronic throttle position sensor(TPS) or a mechanical switch on the throttle body itself. I know the Zex kit comes with a single box that includes the nitrous/fuel solonoids and the TPS switch. If you do not want to spray when the transmission is shifting get a window switch. This will allow you only to spray through certain RPM's. It is also a great safety device just in case the car bogs on the line or you hit your rev limiter. I use a Zex kit right now. It is a great beginner kit if you don't want to spray over 125hp. The HP ratings are rated from the crankshaft.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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I've had both...you'll grow out of the Zex. NX MAF is very nice. NX Customer service is excellent too. I'll never get tired of posting this. BTW - I got my NX from Nitrous Outlet...aka Nitro Dave...great guy...lots of knowledge and patience too. See GMHighTechPerformance Magazine Jan 2006 if you can.
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