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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Default Best bang for the buck nitrous kit?

just trying to find out which would be the best bang for the buck nitrous kit....trying not to go over $400.00
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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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HSW Sudden Impact Single Nozzle Dry Nitrous Kit (LSX)

and get the optional HSW interface with it.....and its right at your budget....
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The problem is that these budget kits don't come with some needed safety accessories. Bottle heater, window switch, FPSS, Blowdown tube, purge. While these kits are awesome (especially the HSW kit) your $400 price cap is unreasonable for a new kit.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jmill96Z
The problem is that these budget kits don't come with some needed safety accessories. Bottle heater, window switch, FPSS, Blowdown tube, purge. While these kits are awesome (especially the HSW kit) your $400 price cap is unreasonable for a new kit.

Not many kits do come with these things maybe the blow down tube but everything else listed is always an add on. 400 dollars will get you started but soon you will come to have over 1000 in your kit.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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I bought most of my stuff used:
HSW sudden impact wet kit with purge $220
MSD digital window switck $85
Dynotune bottle heater $50
N.O.S. FPSS $40
bottle brackets and blowdown tube free
TR-6's $20
misc. wiring $30
I have around $450 in my kit
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Old May 16, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Dyno Tune kit.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Another thing to add is that the HSW dry kit only comes with one solenoid. If it gets stuck, bad times. The NOS dry kit comes with two, so if a solenoid sticks open then there is a backup. Nitous solenoids cost $90 or so.
Still, at $300 its a friggin' STEAL and I've heard good things about it.
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You could always just order an extra NO2 noid from HSW if you really feel the need to add a redundant noid, would still not be an expensive setup.

I run the HSW stuff, and have installed it on a couple local vehicles....nothing but satisfied customers.

-Will
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I've never even thought about running redundant noids. I look at it as one more thing to malfunction at the track.
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Originally Posted by jmill96Z
I've never even thought about running redundant noids. I look at it as one more thing to malfunction at the track.
or one more thing to save your motor, im a "cups half full" guy
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or one more thing to save your motor, im a "cups half full" guy
Now you know I've cursed myself. I'll be in here next week talking about my noid failure, and upcoming 408 purchase after my 346 lets go.
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HSW here too.
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There is nothing wrong with putting together a system with the budget you have to work with. Do not cheat yourself while doing so. Put a reliable product and the needed safety products on the car. If you can not afford to do it right you surely can not afford to put a motor in the car....

Check out our Brand X line. Its cost affective and I personally had the solenoids built to my specs and tested the crap out of them........ The Brand X line is designed for the guys on a budget but still want a quality product...

Dave
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Originally Posted by Nitro Dave's Nitrous Outlet
There is nothing wrong with putting together a system with the budget you have to work with. Do not cheat yourself while doing so. Put a reliable product and the needed safety products on the car. If you can not afford to do it right you surely can not afford to put a motor in the car....

Check out our Brand X line. Its cost affective and I personally had the solenoids built to my specs and tested the crap out of them........ The Brand X line is designed for the guys on a budget but still want a quality product...

Dave
I've looked at your Brand X line, and I like it!! It looks like the best bang for the buck. I'm glad you put it out there. I would love to have one on my SS!!
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Well they are only 299 right now and while the price is low the quality is not. I had the solenoid custom built to my specs and the work under pressure and temperature.
Dave
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Originally Posted by Nitro Dave's Nitrous Outlet
Well they are only 299 right now and while the price is low the quality is not. I had the solenoid custom built to my specs and the work under pressure and temperature.
Dave
where are the $299 kits i couldn't find them?
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here is a link to our $299 single nozzle sudden impact dry kit

http://www.harrisspeedworks.com/shop...cat=365&page=1

We treat our kits all equal in that they all receive stainless steel hardware, weather tight electical connectors, stainless steel jets, thread sealer, and a bottle mounted nitrous pressure gauge. All of which come with our highest priced direct port!!! If you have any questions feel free to give us a call or shoot me a pm.
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HSW for life!
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Originally Posted by twpetry
where are the $299 kits i couldn't find them?
They are currently on our website at 349.00. You can order it online and type in notes LS1tech special or call in.

We have a couple of specials going right now.

Here is the one with the Brand X for 299.00
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