Basic Nitrous Questions for the C6
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From: Little Rock AR
Basic Nitrous Questions for the C6
I've searched (promise) and can't seem to get a consensus on the questions I have. My last nitrous car was a '06 LS2 GTO. I ran BR7EF plugs gapped at .032 on a 100 wet shot. The OEM pump was more than capable of handling this and the tune did not require and timing retard device. I had all the safety accessories and never had an issue. LS7 clutch was installed as well. My questions are:
1. Will my 2007 C6 LS2 be as easy?
2. OEM fuel pump up to a 100 shot?
3. Same plugs/gap?
4. Is a timing retard device or custom tune required or highly suggested for a 100 shot?
5. Will the OEM clutch handle the 100 shot (1st gear lock-out, over 3000rpm in 2nd/3rd)?
This is not a track car and not really a DD, more like a 1-2 times a week joy ride to work or to the store. I would probably spray it a couple times a month purely for the SEG factor. Everything else on the car is stock sans the Borla cat back.
Last, any system recommendations? I live about an hour from Nitrous Express so I'd like to go with them unless there is just something much better out there.
Chris
1. Will my 2007 C6 LS2 be as easy?
2. OEM fuel pump up to a 100 shot?
3. Same plugs/gap?
4. Is a timing retard device or custom tune required or highly suggested for a 100 shot?
5. Will the OEM clutch handle the 100 shot (1st gear lock-out, over 3000rpm in 2nd/3rd)?
This is not a track car and not really a DD, more like a 1-2 times a week joy ride to work or to the store. I would probably spray it a couple times a month purely for the SEG factor. Everything else on the car is stock sans the Borla cat back.
Last, any system recommendations? I live about an hour from Nitrous Express so I'd like to go with them unless there is just something much better out there.
Chris
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From: Little Rock AR
OK guys, thanks for responding. I just picked up a Nitrous Express kit from a forum member. So I will be looking to install fairly soon. I will pick up some BR7EF plugs gapped at .032 and be on the look out for a good clutch deal lol.
New questions:
1. Where do you mount the bottle? (Still need to get the top in the back)
2. Where are you starting to spray in 2nd gear?
(I had 1st locked out and turned on at 3k and turned off at 6k on my last car)
3. Where do you run the purge line?
4. What's the best place to tap into a tach signal/mount the MSD switch?
Pics of some installs would be nice, my searches didn't reveal much that was helpful.
New questions:
1. Where do you mount the bottle? (Still need to get the top in the back)
2. Where are you starting to spray in 2nd gear?
(I had 1st locked out and turned on at 3k and turned off at 6k on my last car)
3. Where do you run the purge line?
4. What's the best place to tap into a tach signal/mount the MSD switch?
Pics of some installs would be nice, my searches didn't reveal much that was helpful.
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OK guys, thanks for responding. I just picked up a Nitrous Express kit from a forum member. So I will be looking to install fairly soon. I will pick up some BR7EF plugs gapped at .032 and be on the look out for a good clutch deal lol.
New questions:
1. Where do you mount the bottle? (Still need to get the top in the back)
2. Where are you starting to spray in 2nd gear?
(I had 1st locked out and turned on at 3k and turned off at 6k on my last car)
3. Where do you run the purge line?
4. What's the best place to tap into a tach signal/mount the MSD switch?
Pics of some installs would be nice, my searches didn't reveal much that was helpful.
New questions:
1. Where do you mount the bottle? (Still need to get the top in the back)
2. Where are you starting to spray in 2nd gear?
(I had 1st locked out and turned on at 3k and turned off at 6k on my last car)
3. Where do you run the purge line?
4. What's the best place to tap into a tach signal/mount the MSD switch?
Pics of some installs would be nice, my searches didn't reveal much that was helpful.
2: I would spray from 3000- a few Hundred RPM less than what you shift at.
3: It doesn't really matter where you purge it. Just not in the motor. If you wanna see it spray it up the windshield. I personally don't like to advertise the juice.
4: You can pick up the tach signal off the plug that goes to the coils on the valve cover. I'd have to look it up. I don't remember which one it is.
I'm over here in Lawton/Cache area if you need some help.
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I was hoping to set mine further back as I have an organizer right behind the seats. I guess trial and error is the only way to know for sure. I may need to look for low profile brackets.
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