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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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I have been looking at some nitrous kits and curious what people are using and why you choose that specific kit?

I have looked at
Harris Speed works suden impact
Nitrous works
NOS
Zex


Going on a a stock 87 vette.

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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Zex They are easy to install, and most important safe, with the way the "brain" works , In my opinion its the safest.
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Thanks,

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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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The basic NOS (wet plate) is simle, straight fwd and works. Summit will get ya out inxpnvly
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I would stay with a wet system if running over a 70 shot, its just better. I am using a NX kit and couldnt be happier (except when the bottle is empty like it is now )
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It seems some kits require retard and some don't like the NX kit. Did you retard or go by what NX stated and not?
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A wet kit is my choice, do yourself a favor and either spend the money on a quality kit and get the safeguards with it or wait and save up a few more bucks. If you lean out once you're done. Nitrous is the best bang for the buck no doubt but it isn't as chaep as they make it seem.
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Completely agree, I do plan on getting the wet kit saftey features, such as

Fuel preasure regulator
window switch
purge kit
blow down
gauges
Crane fireball HI-6trc ignition with timing retard
spark plugs

Anything I may missed?

What do you consider a quailty kit? Others then I listed?
I am leaning towards the NX and Harris Speed works.
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Originally Posted by corvette87
It seems some kits require retard and some don't like the NX kit. Did you retard or go by what NX stated and not?
Well its kinda funny, they tell you that you dont need one then in the instructions it says about 2 degress for a 100-150 shot.
I am only using a 100 and stock timing and I dont have any problems. Just make sure you use only prem. gas, or if higher shot race gas that is unleaded (if you have cats).
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