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j.curt · 01-19-2016, 10:57 PM

I am getting ready to purchase a NOS kit for my car and am looking for any advice or recommendations on the brand to go with. They are all comparable in cost with ZEX being the cheapest through Dyno Steve by a little bit. Is anyone currently running the ZEX system?

Joseph1LE · 01-20-2016, 05:55 AM

Nitrous Outlet has the biggest selection of products but I have been disappointed with the quality, fitment, function, ect. of some of their products. I can't comment on Nitrous Express, haven't used enough of their products. Zex is generally deemed to be of lower quality than the others. If I were to go back now and do it over again Nitorus Express would most likely be my choice.

Unreal · 01-20-2016, 06:51 AM

What Joseph said. Zex is low cost, budget and wouldn't touch them. N2O outlet has best service/support and 95% of their parts are wonderful, with a few of them needing some work. Their solenoid, bottles, lines etc are all great though so no worries.

NX has always been decent.

I would contact the shop of your choice and get a package and really put it together. A good n2o setup can easily be $1500-2500 if done correctly.

Bildo · 01-20-2016, 08:02 AM

I use NX no issues, only issues I have had has been with my LPE timing retard box that sometimes continues to pull timing even when switched off.

flyer08 · 01-20-2016, 10:03 AM

Nitrous is something you don't want to go cheap on. Make sure you look at what comes in the kit and the supporting parts that you need to add-on. I have no knowledge of NX or nex but know that you will need additional stuff for any of the three

Detoxx03 · 01-20-2016, 01:15 PM

When I use nitrous I only used Nitrous Outlet products.

j.curt · 01-20-2016, 09:54 PM

Thanks everyone, I am going to go with Nitrous Outlet. I plan on running a 150 shot. How many passes will that get me at a 1/4 mile track?

damian559 · 01-20-2016, 10:09 PM

I went with all Nitrous Outlet stuff and am very happy with everything.

damian559 · 01-20-2016, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.curt

Thanks everyone, I am going to go with Nitrous Outlet. I plan on running a 150 shot. How many passes will that get me at a 1/4 mile track?

You should get about 4 full passes and 4 purges with a 10lb bottle.

sneakyworm · 01-22-2016, 10:07 PM

If you're still on the stock clutch you must change it to a better unit. It doesn't love a 150 shot and will completely hate a 200 shot. Also you will need a good tire. A 20 inch radial won't get it done. I am on a 295/17 ET street and it hates second gear even with a progressive controller.

fif_gen_powa · 01-22-2016, 10:52 PM

Have installed both NO and NX plate kits and hands down NX kit is better made, designed and easier to install. Both will get the job done though

j.curt · 01-22-2016, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sneakyworm

If you're still on the stock clutch you must change it to a better unit. It doesn't love a 150 shot and will completely hate a 200 shot. Also you will need a good tire. A 20 inch radial won't get it done. I am on a 295/17 ET street and it hates second gear even with a progressive controller.

I was going with NOS being it was a cheaper setup than a supercharger or turbo setup. If I need a new clutch to run NOS then its not going to be any cheaper.

fif_gen_powa · 01-22-2016, 11:13 PM

You're going to need a clutch eventually no matter what you do to make more power. My stock clutch held up good for a while just didn't like getting slipped while launching at the track

damian559 · 01-22-2016, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneakyworm

If you're still on the stock clutch you must change it to a better unit. It doesn't love a 150 shot and will completely hate a 200 shot. Also you will need a good tire. A 20 inch radial won't get it done. I am on a 295/17 ET street and it hates second gear even with a progressive controller.

My car hooks on a 20 roll with 20" drag radials on a 150 shot no problem.

01-19-2016, 10:57 PM	#1
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	ZEX Vs Nitrous Outlet Vs Nitrous Express I am getting ready to purchase a NOS kit for my car and am looking for any advice or recommendations on the brand to go with. They are all comparable in cost with ZEX being the cheapest through Dyno Steve by a little bit. Is anyone currently running the ZEX system?

01-20-2016, 05:55 AM	#2
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Nitrous Outlet has the biggest selection of products but I have been disappointed with the quality, fitment, function, ect. of some of their products. I can't comment on Nitrous Express, haven't used enough of their products. Zex is generally deemed to be of lower quality than the others. If I were to go back now and do it over again Nitorus Express would most likely be my choice. __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

01-20-2016, 06:51 AM	#3
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	What Joseph said. Zex is low cost, budget and wouldn't touch them. N2O outlet has best service/support and 95% of their parts are wonderful, with a few of them needing some work. Their solenoid, bottles, lines etc are all great though so no worries. NX has always been decent. I would contact the shop of your choice and get a package and really put it together. A good n2o setup can easily be $1500-2500 if done correctly. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

01-20-2016, 01:15 PM	#6
Detoxx03 ЯєŧąяĐ Єl¡m¡иąŧøя ™ Drives: 2008 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Woodward Avenue Posts: 876 View My Garage	When I use nitrous I only used Nitrous Outlet products. __________________ D1SC Procharger 932/758 on E85 A Futral Motorsports Creation https://www.facebook.com/DetoxxAtomic

01-20-2016, 10:09 PM	#8
damian559 Drives: 2015 1SS, 1LE, Recaro, NPP Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 927	I went with all Nitrous Outlet stuff and am very happy with everything. __________________ 2015 Summit White 1SS, 1LE, Recaros, NPP 498 RWHP 447 RWTQ (Motor) 647 RWHP 723 RWTQ (150 Shot) 12.1 @ 117 (Motor) 11.7 @ 129 (Nitrous) Nitrous Outlet Single Nozzle Kit \| Stand Alone Fuel Cell w/ C16 \| Custom Grind Cam \| Stainless Power 1 7/8 LT Headers \| CAI Intake \| ATI Super Damper \| BMR Trailing Arms & Toe Links \| Prothane Polyurethane Sub-frame Bushings \| JDP Upper Control Arm Bushings \| MT Drag Radials \| Tuned by SS Motorsports Youtube Channel: Click Here

01-20-2016, 08:02 AM	#4
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,677	I use NX no issues, only issues I have had has been with my LPE timing retard box that sometimes continues to pull timing even when switched off.

01-20-2016, 10:03 AM	#5
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Nitrous is something you don't want to go cheap on. Make sure you look at what comes in the kit and the supporting parts that you need to add-on. I have no knowledge of NX or nex but know that you will need additional stuff for any of the three

01-20-2016, 09:54 PM	#7
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	Thanks everyone, I am going to go with Nitrous Outlet. I plan on running a 150 shot. How many passes will that get me at a 1/4 mile track?

01-22-2016, 10:07 PM	#10
sneakyworm Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 103	If you're still on the stock clutch you must change it to a better unit. It doesn't love a 150 shot and will completely hate a 200 shot. Also you will need a good tire. A 20 inch radial won't get it done. I am on a 295/17 ET street and it hates second gear even with a progressive controller.

01-22-2016, 10:52 PM	#11
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	Have installed both NO and NX plate kits and hands down NX kit is better made, designed and easier to install. Both will get the job done though __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

01-22-2016, 11:13 PM	#13
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	You're going to need a clutch eventually no matter what you do to make more power. My stock clutch held up good for a while just didn't like getting slipped while launching at the track __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/