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Camarillo ZL6 · 04-30-2016, 02:51 AM

Ok so I have a 2012 LT and only have a Muffler Delete,Resonated X-Pipe, and a throttle controller.I want to set up nitrous as safely as possible.If this thing was to blow up I would be totally screwed because I would not be able to fix it as I am a young guy that is still a student.I would not do anything over a 100 shot.So what system is best for my lfx and what are the supporting mods and tune that would make it as SAFE as possible.Thanks guys!

IneedAZ · 04-30-2016, 05:27 AM

Unless you plan to do a tune I would go 50-75 shot. I have used 3 different brands and I would suggest Nitrous Outlet. Depending on your budget, maybe go with the plate system. I would say a nitrous mini controller will help you on the street to help with traction and control knock retard. Also, get a wideband to monitor air/fuel ratio.

Camarillo ZL6 · 04-30-2016, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by IneedAZ

Unless you plan to do a tune I would go 50-75 shot. I have used 3 different brands and I would suggest Nitrous Outlet. Depending on your budget, maybe go with the plate system. I would say a nitrous mini controller will help you on the street to help with traction and control knock retard. Also, get a wideband to monitor air/fuel ratio.

Not looking to spend no more than $1k max.I would be getting a tune if that fits my budget.Would I just go to a local tuner shop?and also what is knock retard?

IneedAZ · 04-30-2016, 06:17 AM

If the engine sees knock it will retard timing to try to save the motor from damage. Of course that will hurt power. We try to add more timing into the motor for more power just shy of getting knock. Usually requires testing to see what works best for you and your climate and quality of gas. For example, on track days I add race fuel additive to my gas to boost octane so I can have more timing with a bigger shot of nitrous.

etmx183 · 04-30-2016, 09:05 AM

On a $1,000.00 budget Hold off until you get closer to $2,000.00. That way you get all the basics of a safe system. System $600 - $1000, tune $300 - $500, A/F gauge $125.00 - $200 and a controller $150 - $400. None of this includes labor.

Camarillo ZL6 · 04-30-2016, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by etmx183

On a $1,000.00 budget Hold off until you get closer to $2,000.00. That way you get all the basics of a safe system. System $600 - $1000, tune $300 - $500, A/F gauge $125.00 - $200 and a controller $150 - $400. None of this includes labor.

Sounds good man.Thanks for the help.

04-30-2016, 02:51 AM	#1
Camarillo ZL6 Drives: All Black 2012 Camaro LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 100	Setting up Nitrous safely Ok so I have a 2012 LT and only have a Muffler Delete,Resonated X-Pipe, and a throttle controller.I want to set up nitrous as safely as possible.If this thing was to blow up I would be totally screwed because I would not be able to fix it as I am a young guy that is still a student.I would not do anything over a 100 shot.So what system is best for my lfx and what are the supporting mods and tune that would make it as SAFE as possible.Thanks guys! __________________ 2012 Camaro LT \| Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe \| Muffler Delete \| Vitesse Throttle Controller \|

04-30-2016, 05:27 AM	#2
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	Unless you plan to do a tune I would go 50-75 shot. I have used 3 different brands and I would suggest Nitrous Outlet. Depending on your budget, maybe go with the plate system. I would say a nitrous mini controller will help you on the street to help with traction and control knock retard. Also, get a wideband to monitor air/fuel ratio. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

04-30-2016, 06:17 AM	#4
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	If the engine sees knock it will retard timing to try to save the motor from damage. Of course that will hurt power. We try to add more timing into the motor for more power just shy of getting knock. Usually requires testing to see what works best for you and your climate and quality of gas. For example, on track days I add race fuel additive to my gas to boost octane so I can have more timing with a bigger shot of nitrous. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

04-30-2016, 09:05 AM	#5
etmx183 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,633 View My Garage	On a $1,000.00 budget Hold off until you get closer to $2,000.00. That way you get all the basics of a safe system. System $600 - $1000, tune $300 - $500, A/F gauge $125.00 - $200 and a controller $150 - $400. None of this includes labor.