Nitrous Install

ocean.mirage · 02-08-2012, 12:05 PM

I have a mechanic installing a ZEX nitrous kit on my 370z. He had a few questions about the install...

1. Do how do you mount the nozzles on the intake tubes. I have Injen long tube intakes and the tube wall is pretty thin on them, if you have mounted this yourself, let me know how and how solid it has been for you.

2. If I wanted to do the 100 shot, In your opinion/Experience, Do I need to change the timing.

Thank you, I posted these questions on another thread but had no answers come back, so I started a new one.

semtex · 02-08-2012, 12:13 PM

I'd be a little nervous if my mechanic was asking these questions. I think most people have a professional mechanic do certain installs because they want to rely on the mechanic's experience. Just something to consider.

StLRedrider · 02-08-2012, 12:25 PM

you might want to consult the manufacturer, that way if something happens you should be covered.

ocean.mirage · 02-08-2012, 12:34 PM

He works on some pretty nice cars at the mercedes dealership, but has never done a nitrous install. He said it is easy enough, he justed wanted to make sure the spray nozzles are very solidly mounted. and wanted to know what guys were doing for timing with a hundred shot thats all. (In your experience) also, if anyone has a pic of their intake, thatd be great.

ChipsWithDips · 02-08-2012, 01:01 PM

In before the blown engine.

StLRedrider · 02-08-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChipsWithDips

In before the blown engine.

Nixlimited · 02-08-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocean.mirage

He works on some pretty nice cars at the mercedes dealership, but has never done a nitrous install. He said it is easy enough, he justed wanted to make sure the spray nozzles are very solidly mounted. and wanted to know what guys were doing for timing with a hundred shot thats all. (In your experience) also, if anyone has a pic of their intake, thatd be great.

Please be smart and save yourself the 10K on a new motor by either: (1) taking the car to a person with relevant experience or (2) avoiding the nitrous kit altogether.

NeverBoneStck · 02-08-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

Please be smart and save yourself the 10K on a new motor by either: (1) taking the car to a person with relevant experience or (2) avoiding the nitrous kit altogether.

Why avoid the nitrous kit ???

Nixlimited · 02-08-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NeverBoneStck

Why avoid the nitrous kit ???

I'm not a big believer in the bottle personally. It's only really applicable to the drag strip and street races. Notwithstanding, I have followed your build and it's fantastic.

You clearly know what you are doing and I am sure it will be great to see the results. However, the OP doesn't seem to have the same knowledge and throwing a hundred shot on his car without proper tuning (i.e. it requires more than a timing change) or a mechanic with relevant experience is likely going to wind up a disaster. The fact that the OP doesn't seem to realize this yet is the reason I say avoid it altogether.

JC671 · 02-08-2012, 06:33 PM

OP, nitrous is not something that you want a mechanic to try for his first time. Mecerdes is not a Z. A Z is not a Mercedes etc etc. Nitrous is beyond his level of compentency.

Find a guy who has gone through nitrous and go through with it. Run the 75 shot if your scared of tuning. With 75 shot no needing tuning is really needed. I'm not saying that it shouldn't be done though.

NeverBoneStck · 02-08-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ocean.mirage

He works on some pretty nice cars at the mercedes dealership, but has never done a nitrous install. He said it is easy enough, he justed wanted to make sure the spray nozzles are very solidly mounted. and wanted to know what guys were doing for timing with a hundred shot thats all. (In your experience) also, if anyone has a pic of their intake, thatd be great.

Do a search on nitrous install and u will see my pics ...

erkthejerk73 · 02-08-2012, 01:06 PM

id call the manufacturer also, id also go ahead and buy some new piston rings you are about to fry

NeverBoneStck · 02-08-2012, 01:34 PM

I'm doing my own nitrous install and honestly if your mechanic who works on high end cars cannot read the manual or figure out nozzle placement you better run.. It's really that simple ... GOOD LUCK !!!!!

ocean.mirage · 02-08-2012, 01:43 PM

We looked at the instructions, and just figured that the way the nozzles were mounted seemed a little flimsy.

erkthejerk73 · 02-08-2012, 01:53 PM

can you post pics?

02-08-2012, 12:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
ocean.mirage Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Anniv Rep Power: 15	Nitrous Install I have a mechanic installing a ZEX nitrous kit on my 370z. He had a few questions about the install... 1. Do how do you mount the nozzles on the intake tubes. I have Injen long tube intakes and the tube wall is pretty thin on them, if you have mounted this yourself, let me know how and how solid it has been for you. 2. If I wanted to do the 100 shot, In your opinion/Experience, Do I need to change the timing. Thank you, I posted these questions on another thread but had no answers come back, so I started a new one.

02-08-2012, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	I'd be a little nervous if my mechanic was asking these questions. I think most people have a professional mechanic do certain installs because they want to rely on the mechanic's experience. Just something to consider. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-08-2012, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 61	you might want to consult the manufacturer, that way if something happens you should be covered. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

02-08-2012, 01:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChipsWithDips Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Drives: '11 Gunmetal 370Z MT Rep Power: 15	In before the blown engine. luigi90210 likes this.

02-08-2012, 06:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
JC671 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Guam Posts: 451 Drives: Toretto around Rep Power: 15	OP, nitrous is not something that you want a mechanic to try for his first time. Mecerdes is not a Z. A Z is not a Mercedes etc etc. Nitrous is beyond his level of compentency. Find a guy who has gone through nitrous and go through with it. Run the 75 shot if your scared of tuning. With 75 shot no needing tuning is really needed. I'm not saying that it shouldn't be done though. __________________ A special "Thank You" to the Fast Intentions Crew! "Fueled By Passion"

02-08-2012, 12:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
ocean.mirage Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Anniv Rep Power: 15	He works on some pretty nice cars at the mercedes dealership, but has never done a nitrous install. He said it is easy enough, he justed wanted to make sure the spray nozzles are very solidly mounted. and wanted to know what guys were doing for timing with a hundred shot thats all. (In your experience) also, if anyone has a pic of their intake, thatd be great.

02-08-2012, 01:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
erkthejerk73 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: cincinnati Posts: 927 Drives: 13 F150 FX4 eb Rep Power: 16	id call the manufacturer also, id also go ahead and buy some new piston rings you are about to fry

02-08-2012, 01:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
NeverBoneStck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,110 Drives: 2008 G37 S Rep Power: 18	I'm doing my own nitrous install and honestly if your mechanic who works on high end cars cannot read the manual or figure out nozzle placement you better run.. It's really that simple ... GOOD LUCK !!!!! __________________ Juiced! That is all you need to know !!

02-08-2012, 01:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
ocean.mirage Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Anniv Rep Power: 15	We looked at the instructions, and just figured that the way the nozzles were mounted seemed a little flimsy.

02-08-2012, 01:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
erkthejerk73 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: cincinnati Posts: 927 Drives: 13 F150 FX4 eb Rep Power: 16	can you post pics?

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