Considering Nitrous....Whats your opinion?
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03-05-2010, 03:05 PM
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Considering Nitrous....Whats your opinion?
Have a 2003 coupe, I've had it a little over a year now and haven't done anything to it at all. I am considering getting a nitrous kit, I haven't done much research on it yet I was just trying to figure out which direction I wanted to go with the car. Does anyone have a nitrous kit? what are some of the pros and cons?
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#2
03-05-2010, 03:16 PM
#4
03-05-2010, 06:09 PM
i have a "dynotune nitrous kit" go to dynotunenitrous.com they have great products. Make sure you get step colder plugs, and find some way to pull timing. the best thing to do is research the hell out of it before you do it so that you can run it safely and never have any problems. dont rush into it, take your time and make sure you get a window switch with it too. once you understand it all and have it installed you will love it, just dont get greedy with the power and have self controll
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03-06-2010, 10:25 PM
#7
03-07-2010, 12:22 AM
Most people do not know, or overlook, that when you use nitrous you should change your oil frequently, and every single time after heavy nitrous usage.
Some of the nitrous always leaks past the rings. When it mixes with the oil and what little water may be in there (from humidity, etc.), it turns acidic and can cause premature wear on engine internals.
Some of the nitrous always leaks past the rings. When it mixes with the oil and what little water may be in there (from humidity, etc.), it turns acidic and can cause premature wear on engine internals.
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#8
03-07-2010, 12:59 AM
Most people do not know, or overlook, that when you use nitrous you should change your oil frequently, and every single time after heavy nitrous usage.
Some of the nitrous always leaks past the rings. When it mixes with the oil and what little water may be in there (from humidity, etc.), it turns acidic and can cause premature wear on engine internals.
Some of the nitrous always leaks past the rings. When it mixes with the oil and what little water may be in there (from humidity, etc.), it turns acidic and can cause premature wear on engine internals.
#10
03-07-2010, 06:05 PM
Probably about a year ago I researched the oil issue and made a couple of posts in the My350Z forum with the pertinant information. You can search on my screen name and nitrous and the posts may come up. You also can search google for the information, but if I remember correctly, it took me a while to find.
#11
03-09-2010, 01:22 AM
Other than everything in the sticky on nitrous regarding the safest and most effective use of nitrous on your engine understand no FI will ever be "safe".
Take the realistic look into it before you take the dive...it'll cost about $800-$1000 for the bare minimum to run "safe" if you install yourself.
What I'd do is add in the cost of the kit and start up a fund for $5000. This is for the worst case scenario for if something gets screwed up (most ppl on the forums take comfort in blaming all failures of any FI on user error or "the tune").
Reason for $5000? For a reputable shop to install a built shortblock ($2000) from import parts pro ($2600). Or a decent full engine from a junkyard to swap in.
Once you save up $5000 you wouldn't care about losing, treat yourself to the $1000 kit and have a blast worry-free.
IMO it's not worth it, b/c that's likely 1/3 of what you paid for your car and by the time you save up the money you'll realize you have way better uses for it. Which is what i've realized through discipline though i'm still resisting!
I've somehow kept the mods to a y-pipe, spacer, z-tube, rev-up airbox/K&N, headlight overlays, sidemarkers, various lightbulbs/leds. I've had to frequently convince myself not to get anything else other than an osirus flash for $300 when my warranty ends in 2 years. It's easy to get addicted.
Take the realistic look into it before you take the dive...it'll cost about $800-$1000 for the bare minimum to run "safe" if you install yourself.
What I'd do is add in the cost of the kit and start up a fund for $5000. This is for the worst case scenario for if something gets screwed up (most ppl on the forums take comfort in blaming all failures of any FI on user error or "the tune").
Reason for $5000? For a reputable shop to install a built shortblock ($2000) from import parts pro ($2600). Or a decent full engine from a junkyard to swap in.
Once you save up $5000 you wouldn't care about losing, treat yourself to the $1000 kit and have a blast worry-free.
IMO it's not worth it, b/c that's likely 1/3 of what you paid for your car and by the time you save up the money you'll realize you have way better uses for it. Which is what i've realized through discipline though i'm still resisting!
I've somehow kept the mods to a y-pipe, spacer, z-tube, rev-up airbox/K&N, headlight overlays, sidemarkers, various lightbulbs/leds. I've had to frequently convince myself not to get anything else other than an osirus flash for $300 when my warranty ends in 2 years. It's easy to get addicted.
#12
03-10-2010, 06:46 PM
my opinion is to forget and it save the funds to go with a vortech SC or turbo set-up. The vortech SC is probably the easist and best bang for your buck as the mechanical install is pretty straightforward.
With nitrous:
1. Only works a few times before you need a refill
2. Requires manual opening/closing of the bottle everytime you want to use it
3. Some states require licenses to purchase the nitrous
4. its damn expensive and doesn't last long.
With nitrous:
1. Only works a few times before you need a refill
2. Requires manual opening/closing of the bottle everytime you want to use it
3. Some states require licenses to purchase the nitrous
4. its damn expensive and doesn't last long.
#13
03-11-2010, 08:47 AM
my opinion is to forget and it save the funds to go with a vortech SC or turbo set-up. The vortech SC is probably the easist and best bang for your buck as the mechanical install is pretty straightforward.
With nitrous:
1. Only works a few times before you need a refill
2. Requires manual opening/closing of the bottle everytime you want to use it
3. Some states require licenses to purchase the nitrous
4. its damn expensive and doesn't last long.
With nitrous:
1. Only works a few times before you need a refill
2. Requires manual opening/closing of the bottle everytime you want to use it
3. Some states require licenses to purchase the nitrous
4. its damn expensive and doesn't last long.
#14
03-11-2010, 09:51 PM
my opinion is to forget and it save the funds to go with a vortech SC or turbo set-up. The vortech SC is probably the easist and best bang for your buck as the mechanical install is pretty straightforward.
With nitrous:
1. Only works a few times before you need a refill
2. Requires manual opening/closing of the bottle everytime you want to use it
3. Some states require licenses to purchase the nitrous
4. its damn expensive and doesn't last long.
With nitrous:
1. Only works a few times before you need a refill
2. Requires manual opening/closing of the bottle everytime you want to use it
3. Some states require licenses to purchase the nitrous
4. its damn expensive and doesn't last long.
2. remote bottle opener makes it pretty easy
3. which states for non-medical grade nitrous? Just california?
4. yes...nitrous is wayyy more expensive than s/c and turbo
#15
03-24-2010, 01:17 AM
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