what to expect to pay for a nitrous system
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I am *thinking* about getting a basically stock ls1 based vehicle and putting a nitrous system on it. Ultimately, I want to run 11's on stock internals n/a and then spray. What can I expect to pay for a good system that has all the accessories needed to run it?
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http://www.harrisspeedworks.com/shop/cart.php here is a full wet kit heater purge timming tunner(works as window switch suptract about $100 if you just want window switch no timing tunner) spark plugs and fuel pump. In case you cant see the cart its 1148.22 for every thing shipped witch makes it about a grand if you just want a window switch with a tune you got 1500 in it max. thought i would just make things a little clearer
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Around $500 if you know how to tune and can live with turning a valve by hand. Purge isn't necessary on a 150 shot unless you're running a stupid amount of bottle pressure which there isn't any need on a hit that small. Only other thing would be a window switch if it's a manual trans car, other than that only thing NEEDED is the kit. Get a kit that has a pressure gauge on the bottle as well. Everything else is optional.
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Originally Posted by nomorews6
I am *thinking* about getting a basically stock ls1 based vehicle and putting a nitrous system on it. Ultimately, I want to run 11's on stock internals n/a and then spray. What can I expect to pay for a good system that has all the accessories needed to run it?
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Originally Posted by nomorews6
wow i was way off - i was thinking for some reason it'd be about 800 total or something
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Like Dynotune said, $600 for a window switch, heater and the kit is an awesome bargain and would get you to your goals. I wish that was available when I did my setup! I had around $550 and about 10 hours tuning/install time in my old setup. It was good enough for 11.teens on stock intake to oil pan full weight street car.
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Well there are some bargain basement kits (read: cheap) often refered to as base kits. Yes, they are cheap. However, some of the kits will include items that others don't, and will charge extra for. So trying to compare X-kit at 300 bucks to Y-kit at 500 dollars is not comparing apples to apples. Check the completness of kit for the cost. We have some cheap kits, but I never rec them cause they don't include things such as, FPSS, NHRA Blow down kit, dual nozzles, 15lb bottle, gauge, and other items and quality is normally a little bit lower. Remember the old saying, you get what you pay for. Would you rather have a 10 sec Honda civic, or a 10 sec Z06, see my point. You can achieve the same ET with both but which is better, the cheaper one? So, first I would decide which style I like, wet or dry, then start looking around at the kits. Some are spec'ed for the lsx platform, and most are generic.
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Originally Posted by nomorews6
Darrick, you were hitting bottom of 11's with everything else being stock? More details please!! ![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
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As above consistent 12.20s@109mph were the norm
Add a Cold Fusion Wet kit with .073 nitrous jet= 11.16-18@122mph. That's if traction was available. I set it up for street racing so factory rims all the way around full interior and the hood stayed shut unless it was at home!
Oh and I took the snubbers off the back!
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A 10 sec car is a 10 sec car. People becoming wrapped up in labels and build sheets is image. Two different things, and they're being combined way too much IMHO.
My Cold Fusion kit never hicupped or failed and came with everything single piece I needed to get it on the car and working properly. We're not talking multiple stage 500+hp nitrous setups here, a kit for a basically stock car is all that is needed. How many of the nitrous users here engine purge AND nitrous purge?
Either way like I said to the original poster, you can reach your goals with $600 reliably, consistently and effectively. I know because I've done it. If you need to "show off" your nitrous, need piece of mind, image or any of the above then by all means spend twice that or even triple that for the same performance. It's your money and your ride....
My Cold Fusion kit never hicupped or failed and came with everything single piece I needed to get it on the car and working properly. We're not talking multiple stage 500+hp nitrous setups here, a kit for a basically stock car is all that is needed. How many of the nitrous users here engine purge AND nitrous purge?
Either way like I said to the original poster, you can reach your goals with $600 reliably, consistently and effectively. I know because I've done it. If you need to "show off" your nitrous, need piece of mind, image or any of the above then by all means spend twice that or even triple that for the same performance. It's your money and your ride....
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Originally Posted by Robert56@NitrousDirect
Well there are some bargain basement kits (read: cheap) often refered to as base kits. Yes, they are cheap. However, some of the kits will include items that others don't, and will charge extra for. So trying to compare X-kit at 300 bucks to Y-kit at 500 dollars is not comparing apples to apples. Check the completness of kit for the cost. We have some cheap kits, but I never rec them cause they don't include things such as, FPSS, NHRA Blow down kit, dual nozzles, 15lb bottle, gauge, and other items and quality is normally a little bit lower. Remember the old saying, you get what you pay for. Would you rather have a 10 sec Honda civic, or a 10 sec Z06, see my point. You can achieve the same ET with both but which is better, the cheaper one? So, first I would decide which style I like, wet or dry, then start looking around at the kits. Some are spec'ed for the lsx platform, and most are generic.
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I do not think you are referring to my post but just to make sure no one interprets it as our kit being cheap let me help. Our quality and performance is top notch. We do not package items a person may already have or may not need into a kit. WE let the customer choose! Our dual nozzles necessary for most - no, do most want to take up the extra room with a 15# bottle - no. If a customer were to add those items which you listed above that would put the kit at about $499. And you are still not comparing apples to apples. We have 1/8" NPT fittings on 2' lines making for cleaner installs and eliminating extra fittings. Adjustable bottle brackets and the list goes on.
![](http://www.dynotunenitrous.com/store/ProdImages/blue_3an_line_small.jpg)
Hope this helps!
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i didnt sped that much
370-wet dynotune kit
100-dynotune purge
100-dynotune bottle warmer
60-dynotune pills (a theme huh?-they kick ***)
30-dynotune pressure gauge
75-nitro dave's driveshave hump bracket
50-used indow switch
around 775 total
370-wet dynotune kit
100-dynotune purge
100-dynotune bottle warmer
60-dynotune pills (a theme huh?-they kick ***)
30-dynotune pressure gauge
75-nitro dave's driveshave hump bracket
50-used indow switch
around 775 total
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Originally Posted by DynotuneN2O
Robert,
I do not think you are referring to my post but just to make sure no one interprets it as our kit being cheap let me help. Our quality and performance is top notch. We do not package items a person may already have or may not need into a kit. WE let the customer choose! Our dual nozzles necessary for most - no, do most want to take up the extra room with a 15# bottle - no. If a customer were to add those items which you listed above that would put the kit at about $499. And you are still not comparing apples to apples. We have 1/8" NPT fittings on 2' lines making for cleaner installs and eliminating extra fittings. Adjustable bottle brackets and the list goes on.
Hope this helps!
Dean
I do not think you are referring to my post but just to make sure no one interprets it as our kit being cheap let me help. Our quality and performance is top notch. We do not package items a person may already have or may not need into a kit. WE let the customer choose! Our dual nozzles necessary for most - no, do most want to take up the extra room with a 15# bottle - no. If a customer were to add those items which you listed above that would put the kit at about $499. And you are still not comparing apples to apples. We have 1/8" NPT fittings on 2' lines making for cleaner installs and eliminating extra fittings. Adjustable bottle brackets and the list goes on.
![](http://www.dynotunenitrous.com/store/ProdImages/blue_3an_line_small.jpg)
Hope this helps!
Dean
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