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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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i got 2 100 shot dry zex nitrous, would it be ok to put in my car if i have 130,000 miles?
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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THis is just my opinion so take it however you like. I believe that nitrous is always going to damage the engine in some way. These engines are built to only handle so much power. Not to mention with mileage in the 100K range you could have tons of issues from hitting it this late in its life with some laughing gas. But again these are just my opinions. Are you ready to rebuild when you fry your rings, and kill your valvetrain? Good luck and enjoy, i always figure thats the key; especially if you have the $ to do so.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Default Re: Should i add a bottle?

my parents took me off the bottle when i was little.
never went back
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Default Re: Should i add a bottle?

how can you have 2 100 shots?
a 100 shot of dry nitrous is goign to kill that motor. you at least need to run some sort of EMS to get the necessary fuel.

I ran a 65 dry shot this last season and started to lean out. so your going to kill it fast with a 100 shot. even a 100 wet shot i'd think you'd need some internal work.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Default Re: Should i add a bottle?

not without standalone and GOOD tuning I wouldn't.

You have 2 kits?
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Default Re: Should i add a bottle?

With a good tune and a standalone you can run 100 shot..I have seen it done before. Personally I wouldn't do it...I love boost...
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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Default Re: Should i add a bottle?

wet shot with window switch and adjustable cam gear sounds like your solution....
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Default Re: Should i add a bottle?

you be fine with those miles
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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If compression is fine, you'll be fine. However, at the very least, for the sake of reliability:

1) retard your timing a couple degrees
2) clutch
3) sturdier headgasket
4) colder temp plugs
5) head studs
6) a good tune

Then yes, by all means.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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Default Re: Should i add a bottle?

i have a 80 wet shot on mine with just bolt ons, vtec controller (tunned) and colder plugs. A lot of people told me i was pushing it, but the car still runs great, and has good compression.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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Default Re: Should i add a bottle?

A vtec controller is not tuning.

retard the time, colder plugs, get a real tune, use a window switch.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by The G2 Racer
A vtec controller is not tuning.

retard the time, colder plugs, get a real tune, use a window switch.
yep yep right on all 5 of those
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by aaron_ex
i have a 80 wet shot on mine with just bolt ons, vtec controller (tunned) and colder plugs. A lot of people told me i was pushing it, but the car still runs great, and has good compression.
you can still add/remove fuel....
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