What Nitrous Kit to get??
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What Nitrous Kit to get?? Got the girlfriend out of Ford(lightning) and into and 01 auto(3.23), z-28 this weekend, and will be looking to do some bolt-ons and a small shot of gas. What kit is recommended for a stock motor, and only looking to spray about 125 shot max? Dry or wet? What are the pro's and con's of a wet vs. dry kit?? I have had afew friends mention the F2 TNT kit, but I have read some on here have had good luck with NOS 5177 dry kit also.
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Re: What Nitrous Kit to get?? Definately go with a wet kit. I personally have a cheap Nitrous Works kit that seems to work for me, but if I could go with a different setup, then I would go with either TNT, or NX,
Just my .02
Just my .02
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Re: What Nitrous Kit to get?? Go with the NX wet kit 20109 that comes with the maf ends. You'll love it. I did it on my car and I run 119 with 100 jets and 122 with clutch slipping and short shifting.
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Re: What Nitrous Kit to get?? the F2 is a dual stage if I'm not mistaken,I run a NX 50-150 wet kit and love it...as long as have enough fuel you should have no problems at all with a wet kit and not to crazy of a shot plus you have a A4 so you won't have to worry about a WOT switch,or a window switch.....
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Re: What Nitrous Kit to get?? Thanks for the replies guys. Just ordered a lid and some nitto's for the car and plan on going back to the track next week in search of low 13's. The car went 13.6@103.5 in bone stock factor condition in poor weather. With a lid, tires, no spare and jack, and a half tank of gas, I am looking forward to see what she runs.
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Thanks again,
Alex
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Re: What Nitrous Kit to get?? Get a NX kit. I have 80k on my 98 and spray it with a 100 shot all the time. I have had no problems out of it. I put the 150's in it some times, and have still had no problems. Do not put a dry kit on it. They suck!!!!
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Re: What Nitrous Kit to get?? Dry kits dont really "suck". The NOS #5177 kit is actually an easy to install, well thought out kit. However it is rated at the flywheel as far as horsepower goes. I sprayed a 125 shot with my old NOS kit, and saw less then 85 horsepower hit the rear wheels....boring!
The TNT kit, and I believe the NX kits are rated at the rear wheels. You spray 150, you get 150 to the rear wheels. Its night and day as far as power goes.
I recommend the TNT kit, but its a clutch eating, rearend breaking sombitch. I sprayed once with the 150 pills, and it ate my poor old Z06 clutch in 5 seconds of spraying. But those first 4 seconds were hardcore whiplash!
The TNT kit, and I believe the NX kits are rated at the rear wheels. You spray 150, you get 150 to the rear wheels. Its night and day as far as power goes.
I recommend the TNT kit, but its a clutch eating, rearend breaking sombitch. I sprayed once with the 150 pills, and it ate my poor old Z06 clutch in 5 seconds of spraying. But those first 4 seconds were hardcore whiplash!
Re: What Nitrous Kit to get??
Dry kits dont really "suck". The NOS #5177 kit is actually an easy to install, well thought out kit. However it is rated at the flywheel as far as horsepower goes. I sprayed a 125 shot with my old NOS kit, and saw less then 85 horsepower hit the rear wheels....boring!
The TNT kit, and I believe the NX kits are rated at the rear wheels. You spray 150, you get 150 to the rear wheels. Its night and day as far as power goes.
I recommend the TNT kit, but its a clutch eating, rearend breaking sombitch. I sprayed once with the 150 pills, and it ate my poor old Z06 clutch in 5 seconds of spraying. But those first 4 seconds were hardcore whiplash!
The TNT kit, and I believe the NX kits are rated at the rear wheels. You spray 150, you get 150 to the rear wheels. Its night and day as far as power goes.
I recommend the TNT kit, but its a clutch eating, rearend breaking sombitch. I sprayed once with the 150 pills, and it ate my poor old Z06 clutch in 5 seconds of spraying. But those first 4 seconds were hardcore whiplash!
For some reason I dont like the idea of relying on a fuel solenoid to deliver the precious extra fuel that my engine needs.
Re: What Nitrous Kit to get?? I have no idea about the NX horsepower rating wet or dry.
Nitrous is a gamble. If you have a wet system and the fuel selinoid fails...your screwed. But the same can happen if you have a dry system. Fuel injector goes out under WOT, fuel pressure drops, or the pump actually fails...Kaplooie!
The key to safety is testing the system:
1. Remove airbox/MAF
2. Stick a clean rag in power ring.
3. Check that bottle is CLOSED.
4. Turn ignition to ON, but do not start car
5. Arm the system via switch in console
6. Press wot switch while standing in front of car
7. Observe fuel spray on to the rag
8. Remove rag, clean up any excess gas.
I do this everytime I plan on racing. No exceptions. The key to wet system safety is vigilance.
Nitrous is a gamble. If you have a wet system and the fuel selinoid fails...your screwed. But the same can happen if you have a dry system. Fuel injector goes out under WOT, fuel pressure drops, or the pump actually fails...Kaplooie!
The key to safety is testing the system:
1. Remove airbox/MAF
2. Stick a clean rag in power ring.
3. Check that bottle is CLOSED.
4. Turn ignition to ON, but do not start car
5. Arm the system via switch in console
6. Press wot switch while standing in front of car
7. Observe fuel spray on to the rag
8. Remove rag, clean up any excess gas.
I do this everytime I plan on racing. No exceptions. The key to wet system safety is vigilance.
Re: What Nitrous Kit to get?? If one kit is making more power than another, it is spraying more N2O, plain and simple. I personally like the NOS 5177 kit with is simplicity and included safety features.
Re: What Nitrous Kit to get?? I have the Nitrous Works Kit with the higher output nozzle. Look at my sig. It works. I prefer a wet system for not relying on the engine fuel injectors to supply the fuel. I like my kit since it comes with calibrated nozzle and jets. Just my 2 cents.
Re: What Nitrous Kit to get?? I will echo those recommending NX. Also echo that wet is the way to go. NX provides high quality components and they deliver the shot they claim to. Just make sure your N20 bottle pressure is in the 950-1100 range and have fun.
Since it's an auto, you don't necessarily need an RPM window switch as long as you are not shifting yourself.
Since it's an auto, you don't necessarily need an RPM window switch as long as you are not shifting yourself.