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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Ok, watching more and more racing I see Nitrous is commonly used it (even though I'm scared myself to use it) I have seen some cars intakes blow off their cars from that stuff. ANyways was just wonderin if it would be safe to put a whole nitrous system on a 96 LT1 Ws6, mods are in my sig. 126,000 miles and running strong.

What type of shot would I be looking at?

ANyhelp or answers would be awesome!!!!!!!

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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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have you upgraded your fuel pump? that's always cheep insurance, ESPECIALLY with that many miles you have there.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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i'm pretty sure you did this.....but read the sticky up top to give you a larger picture. it also helps to have an idea how much extra power you want to make.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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I just replaced my fuel pump not 4-5 months ago. It's not a PERFORMANCE fuel pump, just a stock replacement. Would that be ok??

Thanks!

Any more suggestions? I thought people would have a little more to say on this subject!!
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Old May 12, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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give it time young grasshoper, it's friday night remember? the others are out par-tayin right now lol
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Old May 12, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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give it time young grasshoper, it's friday night remember? the others are out par-tayin right now lol
TRUE TRUE! Just got back from one myself. I'm actually really excited about this, I am just thinking about the gains I will get.

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Old May 12, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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I would recommend a compression test first, to verify the strength and balance of the cylinders. Next, limit the shot size to match component strength and tuning abilities. Also, read the stickies about dry vs wet (both tapped off rail and dedicated fuel cells) vs DP. You can expect that a higher mileage engine would have more risk, although thats not guaranteed, theres always the exceptions.

Please refrain from typing NAWSSS, this is not a Fast-n-Furious site. We prefer Nitrous, N2O, juice, spray, bottle, gas..things like that
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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i sprayed my lt1 @ 130k and it worked fine. Make sure you have good plugs (ngk-tr6) and good fuel pressure and it should be fine with up to a 125 shot IMO. I used a zex 125 dry shot, had a msd and ngk tr6 plugs. But like CAT3 said a compression test would be a good idea.
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Ok, I will get a compression test done!

I'll have my fuel pressure checked at the same time, I will also get a gauge so I can moniter it at all times.

Can I pick up these ngk-tr6 at murrays or at auto zone? Or do I order them.........?

oh....and since this is my first kit, should I just go with a dry kit?
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sorry to bump in and steal your thread.. but i have heard bad things about these TR6 plugs... so i may just put the autolite ones on it... but i dont know what the autolite ones are called...

which autolites to use?
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sorry to bump in and steal your thread.. but i have heard bad things about these TR6 plugs... so i may just put the autolite ones on it... but i dont know what the autolite ones are called...

which autolites to use?
No prob, but I'm sorry I don't' know what the autolite ones are called? Does anyone have input on these two types of plugs???
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Dragframe, what have you heard bad about TR-6 plugs? I have used them, as well as a hundreds of others, for a few years. I use them in my daily driver, same car in my sig. Run them NA and Nitrous. Some ppl really like the Autolites, I cant say good nor bad about them since I dont use them, but there is nothing wrong or "bad" about using TR-6's, that much I know!

BBird..I would say stay wet, or you'll need injectors.
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Originally Posted by CAT3
Please refrain from typing NAWSSS, this is not a Fast-n-Furious site. We prefer Nitrous, N2O, juice, spray, bottle, gas..things like that
only you didnt do it right . you have to use the edit thread function from the drop down menu to change the title as its seen in the main forum. you edited his post with the edit button which only changes the title as its seen in the thread

back to your regularly schedueled n2o talk...
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BBird..I would say stay wet, or you'll need injectors.
Ok. What are the pros and cons of wet and dry kits. This car is my DD and I'm not planning on using the nitrous everyday, I'm slowing building it into my track car, and would like to get the feel of using the nitrous before I hit the track.
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only you didnt do it right . you have to use the edit thread function from the drop down menu to change the title as its seen in the main forum. you edited his post with the edit button which only changes the title as its seen in the thread

back to your regularly schedueled n2o talk...
Hahahah. I noticed that too.
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125-150 shot
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you suggesing I do that amount...?

Ok. What are the pros and cons of wet and dry kits. This car is my DD and I'm not planning on using the nitrous everyday, I'm slowing building it into my track car, and would like to get the feel of using the nitrous before I hit the track.
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http://www.dynotunenitrous.com/store...?idproduct=110

This looks like it will be my best bet as for now. Great price, i have heard nothing bad about it.
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Originally Posted by BlackBirdWs6Zzz
you suggesing I do that amount...?

Ok. What are the pros and cons of wet and dry kits. This car is my DD and I'm not planning on using the nitrous everyday, I'm slowing building it into my track car, and would like to get the feel of using the nitrous before I hit the track.
Check out the nitrous FAQs at the top of the page, there is a wealth of information there from the pros who laid it all out for us rookies.
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Yes dyno tune makes good stuff but you will need a window switch fuel pressure saftey switch and the tr6s ( i have seen no problems with these plugs). Also the compression check would be my first priority no point to spraying a car that dosent hold compression. If every thing checks out spray away.
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