ZEX nitrous system

04-25-2000, 10:11 PM

I was just wondering if anyone out there uses or knows someone that has the ZEX nitrous kit for the 4.6 mustang. I read the article in MM&FF about it and was rather impressed with its simplicity and power output, and was wanting to know how it performs in the real world.

97 Aztec · 04-26-2000, 12:32 AM

I am getting the Nitrous Express kit installed tomorrow, it's really simple and pretty cheap too.

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97 Aztec Gold GT w/Steeda heads,TB,
shifter,headers, subframe conn. 3"flowmaster exhaust and
150 hp Nitrous Express.

Hammer · 04-26-2000, 09:36 AM

I'll let you know after this weekend...
(When my ZEX goes in...)

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98 GT
Dyno-Max cat-back exhaust, 3.73 gears, Steeda shifter, Ford Motorsport Underdrive pullies, 87mm MAF and Roush cold air kit...

Stefan · 04-26-2000, 11:23 AM

Sorry to latch on to your post Crumbie... How much does the system cost and who carries it? I read the same article and thought the Zex system sounded perfect for my stocker 96 GT. I am also curious as to how the install goes.

Thanks
Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
K&N (more to come)
Where'd my money go?

Hammer · 04-26-2000, 01:48 PM

To be honest, I can't remember the exact price. I think it was around 500 bucks...

There is a contact number over at www.zex.com

Stefan · 04-26-2000, 02:59 PM

Thanks Hammer. Would this be something to look into on an unmodded 96 with roughly 57,000 miles on the clock? I would think the low 75 horse shot couldn't hurt too much especially in a well maintained car. The price is definately more appealing than a supercharger (for now...)Mwa haha...
Anyway, I need to get something on my pathetic mods list.
(again sorry for invading your post Crumbie - I just figures it was easier than starting a new post since it's basically the same topic.

Thanks
Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
K&N (more to come)
Where'd my money go?

T-Bone · 04-26-2000, 04:28 PM

Sorry...which issue of MM&FF was this article in. You've got me interested now.
Thanks

04-26-2000, 07:07 PM

Me casa, su casa Stefan....

Hammer: is there anyway we can get some before and after times from you?

T-Bone: Not sure which issue it was in, but I'll check. Don't quote me on this, but I think the stock 4.6 they put it on was sending @190 hp to the rear wheels. Not bad for a motor that gets constant bashing. I was quite amazed with that figure alone. After the nitrous was installed, I think it gained @70+ to the REAR wheels. Not bad. I'll run a check on these #'s and let you know which issue it came from.

[This message has been edited by crumbie (edited 04-26-2000).]

Hammer · 04-26-2000, 10:26 PM

Unfortunately,
I just have the section on the ZEX system, the rest of the magazine was "retired" by my wife.

The test for MM&FF used a stock 1997 GT (except for a K&N filter)

Stock #s:
190.7 HP (rear wheels)
269 lbs.-ft torque

With Zex 75 shot:
259.9 HP (rear wheels)
379.9 lbs.-ft torque
=
69.2 HP (rear wheels), 110.9 lbs.ft torque

Not too shabby....

I'll try to have some firm numbers my next trip to the track...

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98 GT
Dyno-Max cat-back exhaust, 3.73 gears, Steeda shifter, Ford Motorsport Underdrive pullies, 87mm MAF and Roush cold air kit...

Stefan · 04-27-2000, 09:21 PM

If anybody is interested the ZEX install article is in the March 2000 MM&FF.

Stefan

PS - The K&N isn't cutting it alone so I'm accepting donations to the "Let's Get Stefan Something More Than An Air Filter Fund"

Cash and checks accepted

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
K&N (more to come)
Where'd my money go?

04-25-2000, 10:11 PM	#1
crumbie Guest Posts: n/a	ZEX nitrous system I was just wondering if anyone out there uses or knows someone that has the ZEX nitrous kit for the 4.6 mustang. I read the article in MM&FF about it and was rather impressed with its simplicity and power output, and was wanting to know how it performs in the real world.

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04-26-2000, 12:32 AM	#2
97 Aztec Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Springfield,MO USA Posts: 85	I am getting the Nitrous Express kit installed tomorrow, it's really simple and pretty cheap too. ------------------ 97 Aztec Gold GT w/Steeda heads,TB, shifter,headers, subframe conn. 3"flowmaster exhaust and 150 hp Nitrous Express.

04-26-2000, 09:36 AM	#3
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	I'll let you know after this weekend... (When my ZEX goes in...) ------------------ 98 GT Dyno-Max cat-back exhaust, 3.73 gears, Steeda shifter, Ford Motorsport Underdrive pullies, 87mm MAF and Roush cold air kit...

04-26-2000, 11:23 AM	#4
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Sorry to latch on to your post Crumbie... How much does the system cost and who carries it? I read the same article and thought the Zex system sounded perfect for my stocker 96 GT. I am also curious as to how the install goes. Thanks Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible K&N (more to come) Where'd my money go?

04-26-2000, 01:48 PM	#5
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	To be honest, I can't remember the exact price. I think it was around 500 bucks... There is a contact number over at www.zex.com

04-26-2000, 02:59 PM	#6
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Thanks Hammer. Would this be something to look into on an unmodded 96 with roughly 57,000 miles on the clock? I would think the low 75 horse shot couldn't hurt too much especially in a well maintained car. The price is definately more appealing than a supercharger (for now...)Mwa haha... Anyway, I need to get something on my pathetic mods list. (again sorry for invading your post Crumbie - I just figures it was easier than starting a new post since it's basically the same topic. Thanks Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible K&N (more to come) Where'd my money go?

04-26-2000, 04:28 PM	#7
T-Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 138	Sorry...which issue of MM&FF was this article in. You've got me interested now. Thanks

04-26-2000, 07:07 PM	#8
crumbie Guest Posts: n/a	Me casa, su casa Stefan.... Hammer: is there anyway we can get some before and after times from you? T-Bone: Not sure which issue it was in, but I'll check. Don't quote me on this, but I think the stock 4.6 they put it on was sending @190 hp to the rear wheels. Not bad for a motor that gets constant bashing. I was quite amazed with that figure alone. After the nitrous was installed, I think it gained @70+ to the REAR wheels. Not bad. I'll run a check on these #'s and let you know which issue it came from. [This message has been edited by crumbie (edited 04-26-2000).]

04-26-2000, 10:26 PM	#9
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Unfortunately, I just have the section on the ZEX system, the rest of the magazine was "retired" by my wife. The test for MM&FF used a stock 1997 GT (except for a K&N filter) Stock #s: 190.7 HP (rear wheels) 269 lbs.-ft torque With Zex 75 shot: 259.9 HP (rear wheels) 379.9 lbs.-ft torque = 69.2 HP (rear wheels), 110.9 lbs.ft torque Not too shabby.... I'll try to have some firm numbers my next trip to the track... ------------------ 98 GT Dyno-Max cat-back exhaust, 3.73 gears, Steeda shifter, Ford Motorsport Underdrive pullies, 87mm MAF and Roush cold air kit...

04-27-2000, 09:21 PM	#10
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	If anybody is interested the ZEX install article is in the March 2000 MM&FF. Stefan PS - The K&N isn't cutting it alone so I'm accepting donations to the "Let's Get Stefan Something More Than An Air Filter Fund" Cash and checks accepted ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers(not installed yet), Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible K&N (more to come) Where'd my money go?