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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Default Finally took pics of my stealth nitrous system

I know others have done it this way, but I thought I'd post them anyway since I did all the work myself.

The 10lb Bottle w/heater and remote bottle opener behind the Passenger seat





The Switch Panel and A/F Gauge
I wired the switch panel directly to the battery with an in-line fuse, so I set it up with a master on/off switch.





The ZEX Controller, Window Switch, and Purge in the master cylinder compartment.

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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Nice work.. looks clean....
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Nice job I like your cubby. When I had Zex I loved it. What shot are you running?
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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I have UTEC maps for 75, and 150 for track.
The 75 is in the car right now, but I'm going to get in to my tuner and have a new map setup for a 125 shot.
The 150 seems like it is to much.
I'm worried about the motor.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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thats a nice and stealthy setup... i like it
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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nice!
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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I would go just 100 shot just to be safe if your like me nos gets addicting you will want to spray alot thats why I went FI. I guess you are running 1 step cold cooper plugs hopefully at least you have a Utec. Have Fun with it.And remember the NOS rules.So you can keep on spraying. Looking forward to some Dyno #'s
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by frankie945
I would go just 100 shot just to be safe if your like me nos gets addicting you will want to spray alot thats why I went FI. I guess you are running 1 step cold cooper plugs hopefully at least you have a Utec. Have Fun with it.And remember the NOS rules.So you can keep on spraying. Looking forward to some Dyno #'s
I've had nitrous on for over a year and I've only sprayed a couple times on the street to test it.
My tuner went with the 150 because he's confident in the Z motor, but I'm not.
So I'll get another map for 125. I've had this damn thing remapped so many times cause I keep changing things that require it.

I'm am running a UTEC with a tune, colder plugs, window switch, A/F gauge, fuel pressure safety switch, and all the safety features I can put on it.
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Originally Posted by garym
I've had nitrous on for over a year and I've only sprayed a couple times on the street to test it.
My tuner went with the 150 because he's confident in the Z motor, but I'm not.
So I'll get another map for 125. I've had this damn thing remapped so many times cause I keep changing things that require it.

I'm am running a UTEC with a tune, colder plugs, window switch, A/F gauge, fuel pressure safety switch, and all the safety features I can put on it.
Sounds like you know what your doing. Great job And I love that cubby switch panel is clean and a tight fit. Props to you.
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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great to see some nice installs and activity in the nitrous section.
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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The install doesn't look bad. I like.

I would think the bottle in the glove box would be such a hassle to get in and out of, not to mention fastening and unfastening the bottle. The center console cubby looks like it's been done pretty well. One thing that could be improved on, I think, would be that the buttons seem to be placed in random positions. So if you could perhaps relocate or at least clean them up, it'd look much much better.
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
The install doesn't look bad. I like.

I would think the bottle in the glove box would be such a hassle to get in and out of, not to mention fastening and unfastening the bottle. The center console cubby looks like it's been done pretty well. One thing that could be improved on, I think, would be that the buttons seem to be placed in random positions. So if you could perhaps relocate or at least clean them up, it'd look much much better.
Thanks 3hree5ive0ero.
Means alot coming from you since you are one of the resident experts.

Not sure what you mean about the buttons?
There was very limited room behind the plate.

The biggest hurdle was positioning them so that the cubby door would shut.
If you raise the 3-switch panel 2mm from where they are now, the door hits them and turns them on, and the door won't shut all the way.

I also wanted a master switch (the chrome one, so I could wire direct to battery), and it had to have the shortest toggle that I could find, or it would also hit the door and cause issues.
I looked at the flat, lighted toggles as a master, but they require a large rectangular hole, and there just wasn't enough room.
I would have had to raise it towards the top of the plate, and the back of it would hit the inside of the cubby, and the door wouldn't shut.
I tried a few different configurations, but this was the best I could do.
It took some time and several cardboard templates to figure out the best configuration that would also allow the door to shut without pressing the buttons.

And the bottle in the glove box isn't that bad. It comes out quickly.
I've built a wood block stand that makes it easy to put the bottle back in.
I just set it on the stand (placed in the glove box), roll it in, strap it down and put the opener back on, then remove the stand.
Piece of cake!
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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Hope you don't mind my pic..I finally know how to post pics. I'm no longer computer retarded.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Looks good!
I saw your other post with the gauge pod.
Definitely not stealthy, but it's a very nice setup!
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Everything looks really good except the bottle position. I had it sideways in my trans am right behind my seat and when the bottle would get low the system would "shutter" cuz the pickup tube is at the bottom of the bottle and it doesnt all come out the right way cuz the remaining liquid is sucked to the side of the bottle.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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Looks really good, I would go with different buttons, because imho they look weird in there.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by SnyperZ
Everything looks really good except the bottle position. I had it sideways in my trans am right behind my seat and when the bottle would get low the system would "shutter" cuz the pickup tube is at the bottom of the bottle and it doesnt all come out the right way cuz the remaining liquid is sucked to the side of the bottle.
You are supposed to turn the bottle towards the front of the car so the pick up tube is aimed down and back at a 45* angle.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SnyperZ
Everything looks really good except the bottle position. I had it sideways in my trans am right behind my seat and when the bottle would get low the system would "shutter" cuz the pickup tube is at the bottom of the bottle and it doesnt all come out the right way cuz the remaining liquid is sucked to the side of the bottle.
Actually, the ZEX bottles have a pivot on their pickup tube so it works facing forward or sideways.
All you have to do is make sure the nitrous outlet is facing down, and the top of the bottle is pointed toward the passenger side of the car (like mine is).
You can't tell in my picture, but the bottom of my bottle is a little father back then the top, so it is not totally facing sideways.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by chopperman
Looks really good, I would go with different buttons, because imho they look weird in there.
Not sure if you're talking about my NX button panel, or coachk's Dyno Tune buttons.
Either way, no one really sees them except us, and I'm more concerned about functionality. Plus I got my switch panel kit NIB for $35.
If I could have got a new Dyno Tune panel for that much,I would have rather had it because they are more functional, and they will outlast the plastic NX panel.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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gary,
Whatbottle opener are you using? Edlebrock?
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