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Old 12-25-2004, 12:26 AM
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I'm thinking about getting nitrous next summer but I want to do some research first. I was thinking about buying the "sniper" kit from NOS which will add between 100-150hp.
What are some good nitrous companys? I'm kind of partial to NOS only because they've been around for a long time.
I have a forged crank and pistons so I have the bottom end strength for nitrous.
I also would like to know how difficult it is to install a nitrous kit.
The FAQ on the NOS website say between 4-6 hours(on average).
Any accurate advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 12-25-2004, 02:44 AM
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instalin shouldnt take no longer then 3 hours if you got the right tools
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Old 12-25-2004, 03:35 AM
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pretty much any brand name nitrous kit is a good one, but if i were you id get a window switch along with a bottle heater just to make things safe
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I've heard of a bottle heater but what is a window switch? See...I'm still in the information gathering stage. It's also been suggested to buy a NOS pressure gauge to make sure pressure stays between 900-950psi
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Old 12-26-2004, 01:11 PM
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well I would go with a NX kit...the gauge and heater are not nec. unless your running for $$$$$ I would get the fuel pressure switch and the wot switch....also a bigger fuel pump like a 190 lph...the nx kit is adjustable for 35 to 150 it's all you'll ever need....if you have the $$$ I would buy a progressive kit so traction won't be such an issue
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Old 12-31-2004, 07:58 AM
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gauge is needed to see where you are so is a way to warm it up. with low bottle psi you wont get your full moneys worth of that shot. a buddy gained 3ths going from 600psi to 800psi. we didnt have a heater all we had was the heat from the truck. heaters come in handy on cool days but if you live in a hot climate area you wont need it
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well I would go with a NX kit...the gauge and heater are not nec. unless your running for $$$$$ I would get the fuel pressure switch and the wot switch....also a bigger fuel pump like a 190 lph...the nx kit is adjustable for 35 to 150 it's all you'll ever need....if you have the $$$ I would buy a progressive kit so traction won't be such an issue
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I agree if your racing at the track......you can make your own heater for less than 25.00......
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Old 12-31-2004, 02:36 PM
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true on the cost of a heater a heat blanket they use for keeping pipes from freezing works
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I agree if your racing at the track......you can make your own heater for less than 25.00......
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Follow this link:
http://www.holley.com/nosnitrous/index.html

Holly is the company that owns the NOS brand. Thay have great tech articles at the website
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stay at 100 shot or less and your engine will live along and happy life
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