nos or sc or turbo for a daily driver?
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nos or sc or turbo for a daily driver?
Okay, so I've been looking to get some type of FI upgrade on my car (eventually)... I originally was going to go with a Vortech SC, then I asked around and it appeared I'd end up spending 7-9k for the kit, install, and supporting mods..
so then i went to look into some nitrous kits, which would appear to run me 2500 w/ gauges, utec and install... someone told me that n2o is really only good on straight-ways, not really good in the long run and on curves... is there truth to that?
my goals:
an upgrade that won't affect the life of the engine significantly (i kno itll strain it over time regardless, just want it minimized)
have a significant hp/tq boost for a daily driver, but not meant to battle on any TTs or SCs
it will not be on the track all that often, so i dont really want a 10-12sec car
so with those goals in mind, would n2o be worth it? i know ill need to refill the tank now and then which costs $$, but ill have 2 tanks ill be swapping out when one runs out, also i wont be running it everyday, more like when a ricer goes next to me thinking im all stock from the outside and wanna fire it up
so then i went to look into some nitrous kits, which would appear to run me 2500 w/ gauges, utec and install... someone told me that n2o is really only good on straight-ways, not really good in the long run and on curves... is there truth to that?
my goals:
an upgrade that won't affect the life of the engine significantly (i kno itll strain it over time regardless, just want it minimized)
have a significant hp/tq boost for a daily driver, but not meant to battle on any TTs or SCs
it will not be on the track all that often, so i dont really want a 10-12sec car
so with those goals in mind, would n2o be worth it? i know ill need to refill the tank now and then which costs $$, but ill have 2 tanks ill be swapping out when one runs out, also i wont be running it everyday, more like when a ricer goes next to me thinking im all stock from the outside and wanna fire it up
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For your purposes I'd say either get a 75-100hp kit (same as I'm looking at) to have some fun once in a while. OR, maybe take a look at an APS single turbo kit if you want something a little more permanent and available.
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Thing about nitrous is "it's like carrying a bomb that MIGHT detonate when you crush in to something" is it worth the risk? I dont think so.
don't get me wrong. I like the idea of the nitrous that you get instant HP specially when there's douche bag beside you and turn it off for daily driving
don't get me wrong. I like the idea of the nitrous that you get instant HP specially when there's douche bag beside you and turn it off for daily driving
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Originally Posted by genesis
Thing about nitrous is "it's like carrying a bomb that MIGHT detonate when you crush in to something" is it worth the risk? I dont think so.
Or Just leave the heater on and the bottle closed... Anyway that's what Safety valves and Blow Down tubes are for.
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Originally Posted by genesis
Thing about nitrous is "it's like carrying a bomb that MIGHT detonate when you crush in to something" is it worth the risk? I dont think so.
I don't worry abit about a bottle blowing up
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heh, i get completely different reactions here vs g35driver... they all want me to jus go with SC/T/TT for all-time power.. i think i will go n2o instead and have more money into other upgrades like exhaust etc
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well if you go sc or tt, i think what seems to be average around here is about 10k for kit/supporting mods
i would say tt, but seems like you dont really need it but then again, once you feel the extra power from the nitrous, you may change your mind
i would say tt, but seems like you dont really need it but then again, once you feel the extra power from the nitrous, you may change your mind
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before i started doing tt build i was running a 100 shot on a stock engine and stock computer. the only other thing i did was put a step colder plugs in and messed around with the fuel jet, which i think we ended up with a 26 on the fuel side. after playing with it on the dyno it made 310whp and 355torque. nitrous is great for a daily driver because when its turned off its a stock car and with it on it a animal.