Nitrous

[ultraflo]

Originally posted by 289
I'm wondering what nitrous system works best on a non-massair 88 LX 5.0. Wet, Dry, system brand I'm lookin for 75-100 shot. How much can these stangs take. Lookin to by a used setup. Ideas? Thanks

Actually, guys, a direct port fogger setup "works best" LOL ...but it's a bit more involved than the more common 'bolt-on' systems that the aftermarket is literally flooded with these days.

I started w/ an NX single nozzle wet kit (50->150hp) in '98 and the only problem I ever encountered was the one time I bounced off the rev-limiter on stock rubber in 1st gear with a 150hp shot. That started my learning curve w/ nitrous....

Last year I ran a single nozzle (mounted in the TB) NX EFI Race kit (100->250hp) jetted @ 200hp and never had any 'fuel puddling' issues. As long as the system is tuned properly, you won't have any problems. It's when you start running the system excessively rich or lean is where the problems start.

If you want to 'plug and play' then I'd recommend the ZEX dry kit, as it's the safest kit available, that I'm aware of. It adjusts fuel delivery according to bottle pressure. That is one aspect of nitrous tuning that most beginners overlook.... maintaining the proper bottle pressure is critical to a 'good tune' and safe power.

As far as fuel systems go, the majority of the entry level nitrous kits are designed w/ the stock fuel system in mind (and stock motor as well). If you have modified the motor w/ induction/exhaust components, then you should consider upgrading the fuel pump to create a margin of safety. An adj. fuel pressure regulator is a good idea, or at the very least a good fuel pressure gauge that can be monitored while going down the track. It's the supporting components that are sold separately that make a basic nitrous system consistent and reliable.... bottle heater, nitrous and fuel pressure gauges, MSD window switch, etc., allow you to have the best experience while using nitrous oxide. It's all the little stuff!