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Old 09-05-2009 | 08:20 PM
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Nitrous Kits

I know alot of people are using zex on the 8's for the FMU, but has anyone used regular wet nos or nitrous works kits without any problem. Also would I need to go to a colder plug with just a 50 - 55 shot?
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Zex is just a name on the bottle. all the kits are basically the same.
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75 shot ZEX kit here.
Old 09-05-2009 | 10:13 PM
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I've used nitrous express on other cars so I will probably go with that, its just more wiring than a zex kit and I would have to use a window or a push button switch. Are the stock plugs good to go with a 50-55 shot or should I go colder?
Old 09-05-2009 | 10:29 PM
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window switches do not work with the 8. the zex kit is jsut hte more simple way to go.. However the other kits would work just alot less fool proof.
Old 09-05-2009 | 10:32 PM
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I'll probably just use the push button activation and of course only use it above 3k rpm. Anybody have any suggestions on plugs for a 50-55 shot?
Old 09-05-2009 | 11:20 PM
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ZEX,, Plug and play.

I use stock plugs and an Accessport for tuning. Don't do the 75 with out tuning.
Old 09-05-2009 | 11:26 PM
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I'm going to keep it at a 55 shot just so I don't have to worry about tuning and changing the plugs.
Old 09-06-2009 | 04:07 AM
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The Zex kit is going to be the easiest one to install. There should be a couple of build threads where Charles R. Hill took pictures. He also sells a spacer for the nitrous nozzles so he would be the one-stop source for both the infos and the parts you need
Old 09-06-2009 | 06:17 AM
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Is anyone boosted and running nitrous?
That might break 400RWHP easily, or break apexes trying.....

Also, why not direct port injection for the nitrous, instead of running it through the intake, tap two nozzle holes on the lower intake, near or almost in the engine intake ports.
Then use two nozzles instead of a single nozzles and the nitrous would not run through the upper intake at all.
Old 09-06-2009 | 06:31 AM
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The problem is: how would the nitrous mix with the a\f mixture in such a short distance? Also tuning for it would be a bit more problematic imho
Better use those nozzle for a water\meth system at this point!
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will a nitrous express nozzle work with the BHR spacer?
Old 09-06-2009 | 09:53 PM
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Does an RX8 hit wide open throttle at 3k rpm like most other cars do?
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What I meant was would you engage it at 3k rpm like you would in a piston engine.
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Ok so to be safe don't activate the nitrous till about 4.5k
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Were can I purchase a brand new nitrous kit? I've been searching all day and can't seem to find it! It's probly just me and my searching skills but if u canpoint me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it!
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Were can I purchase a brand new nitrous kit? I've been searching all day and can't seem to find it! It's probly just me and my searching skills but if u canpoint me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it!
http://www.fluidmotorsports.com/p-15...n-nitrous.aspx
Old 09-06-2009 | 11:53 PM
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Check my sig for my install.

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Old 09-06-2009 | 11:53 PM
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Thanx mang I got lots of reading to do!!
Old 09-07-2009 | 12:02 AM
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Charles R. Hill. Best place to buy the zex kit. Get the blackout, it is sexy as hell.
Old 09-07-2009 | 12:24 AM
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hay alzorz I was reading through thread first I wanna say mad props! I noticed u mounted one of the parts from the kit onto the stock airbox! I have a typhoon 2 intake will that be a problem with this kit
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Originally Posted by Mr.We$t
hay alzorz I was reading through thread first I wanna say mad props! I noticed u mounted one of the parts from the kit onto the stock airbox! I have a typhoon 2 intake will that be a problem with this kit
I have the Typhoon 2 aswell and mounted the zex module on the back of the heat shield. drilled the hole into the intake tube and works perfect.
Old 09-08-2009 | 05:27 PM
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Just picked me up a used zex kit for $300 can't beat that
Old 09-08-2009 | 06:15 PM
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Great man keep us posted on your install, I think I'm going to do this nitrous thing.
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I have the Typhoon 2 aswell and mounted the zex module on the back of the heat shield. drilled the hole into the intake tube and works perfect.
I did the same thing on my k&n V2 some black tape and black wire loom and the CHPs will never find it, I have the TB spacer and stealth nozzle so its super stealth!
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