Best Wet Kit for LT1????
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Burning Brakes
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From: MO
Best Wet Kit for LT1????
I'm thinking of Setting up a Nitrous Kit this winter on the Vette. I want a wet kit, probably won't go over a 125 shot for now since my bottom end is still stock. If its a plate system I need it to be 58MM.
Which my intake is already ported for and I'll be swapping my 52 for a 58 before I do the NOS Kit. Mods are in my sig.
Thanks!
Which my intake is already ported for and I'll be swapping my 52 for a 58 before I do the NOS Kit. Mods are in my sig.
Thanks!
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From: Lahaina Hi
If your going to play around with the engine I think NOS would be the best system the ported injection unit it's very new on the market.
I run the nitrous works barry grant unit.I recomend just a completly stock unit.No 58 mm throttle body the kits are set up rich to start with.
I run the nitrous works barry grant unit.I recomend just a completly stock unit.No 58 mm throttle body the kits are set up rich to start with.
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From: Jackson MI
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Burning Brakes
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From: MO
Originally Posted by mn_vette
I've got an NX kit that has worked great for me. www.mrnitrous.com
Which Kit are you using? I looked at the NX gemini kit with the MAF housing. I've heard of nossles that are stuck into the air intake coming out? Is this common? Thats why I was leaning towards a plate type system.
Also why is the NOS #5151 not recommended for LT1's? Looks like it would work just fine?
Melting Slicks
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I'm running the basic kit with all the bells and whistles.
#20920 - "Basic" GM Fuel-Injection System (35-50-75-100-150/hp) all 8, 6, & 4 cylinder applications
I've never had my nossel pull out on me. There's a plastic nut and bolt type thing that screws into your tubing and this piece has a hole in the middle of it to screw the nossel into. Its not going to come out unless you're running boost or yank on the lines really hard.
#20920 - "Basic" GM Fuel-Injection System (35-50-75-100-150/hp) all 8, 6, & 4 cylinder applications
I've never had my nossel pull out on me. There's a plastic nut and bolt type thing that screws into your tubing and this piece has a hole in the middle of it to screw the nossel into. Its not going to come out unless you're running boost or yank on the lines really hard.
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From: MO
Originally Posted by REDC4CORVETTE
A plate system will flow better and your times will be more consistant.
But the cover for the engine on the pass side will have to be removed, I altered mine to fit.
But the cover for the engine on the pass side will have to be removed, I altered mine to fit.
I Have removed the covers but I have sheet metal brakets made that are bascially in the same spot for the LS1 coils for the LTCC Conversion. But I'm sure they can be modified as well as I made them to begin with. Has anyone used the TNT Lt1 Kit? I think it is between
the Barry Grant or the TNT right now. Both are plate systems.
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I'm running a NX maf kit, and so far no problems. I like the design and it seems to work verry well. It also includes a full throttle switch and can be easily upgraded to a two stage.
Malcolm
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Melting Slicks
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From: Carlsbad, CA CA
Originally Posted by Vettin95
Im running the ZEX wet system. Great price, very clean install and not too hard to do it yourself. Comes with 75, 100 & 125 shots. Check it out.
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Originally Posted by James94LT1
I'm thinking of Setting up a Nitrous Kit this winter on the Vette. I want a wet kit, probably won't go over a 125 shot for now since my bottom end is still stock.
NX was founded by the late John Stewart, who started it all. He had a hand in starting NOS, and also founded Nitrous Works, another good company. I was good friends with him before he died, learned alot from him.
Another system worth looking at is Texas Nitrous Technologies, called TNT. They make a sweet plate system for the LTx motor. I know a few guys that are pushing lots of HP using that system. They may also have a direct port setup for your motor, which I would definately invest in if I were you. You can't beat direct port. I would give them a call.
Regardless of what you go with, I recommend you go wet, and use a dedicated fuel system with a regulator, it will make tuning your nitrous system alot easier. Also recommend NX's new part called "Fire and Ice" which will cool or heat your bottle to the right pressure. Very cool, ordering one for myself.
Keep us informed, let us know what you do. Good Luck!
Jason
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Well I am definately going wet kit! No question there. I do like the
TNT kit as well as the NX MAF kit. However my clutch is now gone so
I will have to see how the ol' mod budget looks after a clutch install!
Might be early spring or so for the nitrous!
I post an update when there is one!
TNT kit as well as the NX MAF kit. However my clutch is now gone so
I will have to see how the ol' mod budget looks after a clutch install!
Might be early spring or so for the nitrous!
I post an update when there is one!
Pro
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From: Virginia Beach VA
Originally Posted by James94LT1
Well I am definately going wet kit! No question there. I do like the
TNT kit as well as the NX MAF kit. However my clutch is now gone so
I will have to see how the ol' mod budget looks after a clutch install!
Might be early spring or so for the nitrous!
I post an update when there is one!
TNT kit as well as the NX MAF kit. However my clutch is now gone so
I will have to see how the ol' mod budget looks after a clutch install!
Might be early spring or so for the nitrous!
I post an update when there is one!
Jason
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From: MO
Originally Posted by jaymitchell01
Well when your ready, let me know, cause I may have some spare nitrous parts you might be able to use. Also, check out the NX website, they do have a DP nitrous setup for the LT1 that looks sweet, FYI.
Jason
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From: Green Bay WI
Originally Posted by James94LT1
Will do! And thanks!
I may be converting to direct port with the NOS NOSzle system...
Melting Slicks
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From: Carlsbad, CA CA
Originally Posted by cprgmr
I have a dual bottle TNT kit with the plate. I noticed that after I installed the plate, I consistently lost 2 tenths off of my N/A times. I'm convinced that its disrupting air flow into the throttle body.
I may be converting to direct port with the NOS NOSzle system...
I may be converting to direct port with the NOS NOSzle system...
2 tenths is a lot...Isn't that what they claim for the TB airfoil, I guess it kinda has the same concept.
I wouldn't recommend the NOS noszle setup. If you are losing time in NA trim because of the plate, it will be much worse with the Noszles. the noszle setup connects on bottom of the injectors, that will alter the spray pattern of the injectors and will have a huge effect on fuel atomization. I believe turbo magazine did an article on the noszle setup for a civic and dyno results show a loss of over 20whp after the noszles are installed.
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Originally Posted by zelement
That's weird, how big are the openings for the plate?
2 tenths is a lot...Isn't that what they claim for the TB airfoil, I guess it kinda has the same concept.
I wouldn't recommend the NOS noszle setup. If you are losing time in NA trim because of the plate, it will be much worse with the Noszles. the noszle setup connects on bottom of the injectors, that will alter the spray pattern of the injectors and will have a huge effect on fuel atomization. I believe turbo magazine did an article on the noszle setup for a civic and dyno results show a loss of over 20whp after the noszles are installed.
2 tenths is a lot...Isn't that what they claim for the TB airfoil, I guess it kinda has the same concept.
I wouldn't recommend the NOS noszle setup. If you are losing time in NA trim because of the plate, it will be much worse with the Noszles. the noszle setup connects on bottom of the injectors, that will alter the spray pattern of the injectors and will have a huge effect on fuel atomization. I believe turbo magazine did an article on the noszle setup for a civic and dyno results show a loss of over 20whp after the noszles are installed.
Jason
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Originally Posted by zelement
That's weird, how big are the openings for the plate?
2 tenths is a lot...Isn't that what they claim for the TB airfoil, I guess it kinda has the same concept.
I wouldn't recommend the NOS noszle setup. If you are losing time in NA trim because of the plate, it will be much worse with the Noszles. the noszle setup connects on bottom of the injectors, that will alter the spray pattern of the injectors and will have a huge effect on fuel atomization. I believe turbo magazine did an article on the noszle setup for a civic and dyno results show a loss of over 20whp after the noszles are installed.
2 tenths is a lot...Isn't that what they claim for the TB airfoil, I guess it kinda has the same concept.
I wouldn't recommend the NOS noszle setup. If you are losing time in NA trim because of the plate, it will be much worse with the Noszles. the noszle setup connects on bottom of the injectors, that will alter the spray pattern of the injectors and will have a huge effect on fuel atomization. I believe turbo magazine did an article on the noszle setup for a civic and dyno results show a loss of over 20whp after the noszles are installed.
As for the "spray bars" in the TB plate, the circumference is about the size of a pencil and they extend across each TB bore almost the entire width of the bore itself.
