What NOS System...?
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What NOS System...?
I have been researching the forum and trying to figure out which system to put into the Corvette.
I have a 2001 Convertible, auto transmission with a 2.73 rear end, basically it is stock (other than Vortex and PLII).
What is the simplest, maintenance free, easiest to use, etc, etc, system for a guy who has never installed one before?
I am not really into racing, although, I enjoy it from time to time. I just want a little insurance for those punks in TA's and Mustangs...
What do you think? Please advise...
Thanks gentlemen...
Branden.
I have a 2001 Convertible, auto transmission with a 2.73 rear end, basically it is stock (other than Vortex and PLII).
What is the simplest, maintenance free, easiest to use, etc, etc, system for a guy who has never installed one before?
I am not really into racing, although, I enjoy it from time to time. I just want a little insurance for those punks in TA's and Mustangs...
What do you think? Please advise...
Thanks gentlemen...
Branden.
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Re: What NOS System...? (Branden Mardis)
I did alot of research also. I was either going to go with a dry NOS kit or a wet NX kit. And I found that there is no wrong choice between wet or dry.
There probably isn't an hour of installation time difference between the two.
But you may want to complicate the install, just a little, either way you go, by adding a few extras. Like an electronic throttle position switch, and a remote bottle opener. With an auto trans. you won't need an RPM window switch.
My decision was the NOS dry shot.
I got all the extras and a 10# bottle in my garage ready to install.
You might also want to check out http://www.ls1.com. There are a lot of guys there with TAs and Camaros that do lots of mods to try to hang with our C5's. The group on ls1.com as a whole are more hands-on types. And I think most them who spary use the NOS dry shot.
Good Luck.
There probably isn't an hour of installation time difference between the two.
But you may want to complicate the install, just a little, either way you go, by adding a few extras. Like an electronic throttle position switch, and a remote bottle opener. With an auto trans. you won't need an RPM window switch.
My decision was the NOS dry shot.
I got all the extras and a 10# bottle in my garage ready to install.
You might also want to check out http://www.ls1.com. There are a lot of guys there with TAs and Camaros that do lots of mods to try to hang with our C5's. The group on ls1.com as a whole are more hands-on types. And I think most them who spary use the NOS dry shot.
Good Luck.
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Re: What NOS System...? (JohnGlenn)
Thanks for the info John. I sincerely appreciate it.
What is your opinions and/or experiences with warranty work and the NOS system on your car. What would you suggest doing. My supposition is that, depending on the issue and potential cost of it, one would remove the obvious components of the system and replace them with something more conventional.
Any thoughts?
Thanks....
Branden.
What is your opinions and/or experiences with warranty work and the NOS system on your car. What would you suggest doing. My supposition is that, depending on the issue and potential cost of it, one would remove the obvious components of the system and replace them with something more conventional.
Any thoughts?
Thanks....
Branden.
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From: Paris TX
Re: What NOS System...? (Branden Mardis)
Thanks for the info John. I sincerely appreciate it.
What is your opinions and/or experiences with warranty work and the NOS system on your car. What would you suggest doing. My supposition is that, depending on the issue and potential cost of it, one would remove the obvious components of the system and replace them with something more conventional.
Any thoughts?
Thanks....
Branden.
What is your opinions and/or experiences with warranty work and the NOS system on your car. What would you suggest doing. My supposition is that, depending on the issue and potential cost of it, one would remove the obvious components of the system and replace them with something more conventional.
Any thoughts?
Thanks....
Branden.
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Re: What NOS System...? (JohnGlenn)
I was going to go with the TNT wet kit as most Vette owners have had lots of success with this. I let my friend that runs an 8 second drag car talk me out of it and went with the dry kit. I just got it today and haven't hit it yet due to inclement weather. I'll let you know what I think about in a few days. :cool:
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Re: What NOS System...? (Branden Mardis)
I ahve basically the same set up and am considering the same thing for ocassional street racing (ocassional hehehe) What i was wondering is if there was a way to put in something that would allow me to have it "primed" and ready to go but so that i could only kick it on if i needed that extra boost during a drag from the light? I dont know much aobut the set ups, but i know that i want a window switch but what i was wondering is if there was a way to like put in a button as well so that it would only put on the juice when it was in the right rpms when the button was pressed, and spare me the youve seen fast and the furious to many times crap :rolleyes: but im trying to see if something like that would work so i didnt have to use nos everyrace. Also what tourqe conv would be best recommended with this set up, i want something good off the line but can kick hard when i floor it at 35-50 im sick of the stick kids taking off. thanks guys.
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Re: What NOS System...? (walker106)
Hey dude...
I am new at this too. Although I can answer one of your questions...they do make a remote bottle opener now. Nitrous Express is the manufacturer, I think...Tbyrne is where I am getting my setup as they had the best overall prices. My assuption is that the remote bottle opener will also close the bottle too, I will have to confirm this.
As far as the button, I would imagine that is possible. Post a question or call one of the NOS distributors...Tbyrne has been helpful.
Good luck...
B.
I am new at this too. Although I can answer one of your questions...they do make a remote bottle opener now. Nitrous Express is the manufacturer, I think...Tbyrne is where I am getting my setup as they had the best overall prices. My assuption is that the remote bottle opener will also close the bottle too, I will have to confirm this.
As far as the button, I would imagine that is possible. Post a question or call one of the NOS distributors...Tbyrne has been helpful.
Good luck...
B.
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Re: What NOS System...? (walker106)
but im trying to see if something like that would work so i didnt have to use nos everyrace.
It's a good intro into the world of nitrous for C5 owners.
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Re: What NOS System...? (Branden Mardis)
I have an auto as stated before, so the convienience isnt a problem, what im hoping for is to basically have it there ready to go but not actually engaging unless im a little behind in the race. Because i dont want to use it unless its a last ditch effort to win hehe
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Re: What NOS System...? (RatRacer)
http://www.ls1info.com/print.php?sid=61
It's a good intro into the world of nitrous for C5 owners.
It's a good intro into the world of nitrous for C5 owners.
Patrick
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Re: What NOS System...? (Patman36)
I've run through a bottle so far since the install. The 100 shot hits good and really comes on hard up to 100 MPH. I should be able to post some track times and dyno numbers within the next month. My car only has intake and exhaust so will be a good bench mark for a relatively stock car.