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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: carlos318is on August 28, 2010, 01:09:39 PM

Title: NOS build
Post by: carlos318is on August 28, 2010, 01:09:39 PM

Is this worth doing and how much more power will it give me

Title: NOS build
Post by: clutchkick on August 28, 2010, 05:36:39 PM

in short answer no. It will ruin your engine. Look into going FI it will yield much better results

Title: NOS build
Post by: dkbmxer002 on August 30, 2010, 04:15:55 AM

Quote from: clutchkick;95981

in short answer no. It will ruin your engine. Look into going FI it will yield much better results

explain how it will ruin an engine any more than forced induction? have you ever had experience with nitrous?



and fyi it isn't NOS.. it is nitrous. you don't call all brakes brembo's do you? or all exhaust borla?

Title: NOS build
Post by: supadave on September 01, 2010, 11:23:50 AM

FI is FI no matter how you do it. Nitrous is no harder on your engine then a turbo or a supercharger. It all depends on how much you use (shot). The same goes for turbo's and superchargers (PSI).... Now if go with nitrous make sure its a wet system and get a nitrous controller. The nitrous controller will help with bigger shots. It will keep you from breaking your tires loose... It would also help with a more linear pull.

Title: NOS build
Post by: dkbmxer002 on September 01, 2010, 11:30:33 AM

Quote from: supadave;96126

FI is FI no matter how you do it. Nitrous is no harder on your engine then a turbo or a supercharger. It all depends on how much you use (shot). The same goes for turbo's and superchargers (PSI).... Now if go with nitrous make sure its a wet system and get a nitrous controller. The nitrous controller will help with bigger shots. It will keep you from breaking your tires loose... It would also help with a more linear pull.

well said. also the other benefit to a nitrous controller is most have window switch parameters you can set so you won't hit the limiter on the kit if you miss a gear or something. run 1 step colder plugs and don't get any fancy plugs.


and one investment that i will never go without out on any other cars i build and is good for any FI car is a wideband a/f gauge.

Title: NOS build
Post by: supadave on September 01, 2010, 11:50:18 AM

I'm a do the same, already got my nitrous kit. Ny Trex Triple Threat.

Title: NOS build
Post by: dkbmxer002 on September 01, 2010, 12:14:35 PM

nice, please post a build thread!

Title: NOS build
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on September 01, 2010, 06:17:28 PM

Babies get bottles , real men get blown

Title: NOS build
Post by: dkbmxer002 on September 01, 2010, 08:46:09 PM

Quote from: 1991 E30 M42;96144

Babies get bottles , real men get blown

if babies have bottles why is everyone else always the one crying? i bet i spray more in one kit than most on here make in total ;)

Title: NOS build
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on September 02, 2010, 08:57:54 AM

Detonation here we come, I cant wait to see the aftermath. Did you get a grenade with that nitrous kit?

Title: NOS build
Post by: supadave on September 02, 2010, 11:14:47 AM

LOL, we will see...(evil laugh)

Title: NOS build
Post by: dkbmxer002 on September 02, 2010, 03:01:39 PM

Quote from: 1991 E30 M42;96164

Detonation here we come, I cant wait to see the aftermath. Did you get a grenade with that nitrous kit?

wat.

Title: NOS build
Post by: supadave on September 03, 2010, 08:59:35 AM

Ok I have been sourcing parts for my build. These is what i came up with.

JE Pistons with total seal gapless top rings, ceramic coated crowns, and moly coated skirts $720
Heavy duty wrist pins $60
Vac- Performance coated main bearing set $129.95
Vac- performance coated rod bearing kit $179.95
ARP- main connecting rod bolt kit $139.95
ARP- performance head stud kit $194.95
MLS- multi layered steel head gasket $179.95

Total = $1604.75

Now I'm waiting for car to get home from its respray, so i can start on my build!

I just found this nistrous controller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PY60dXJw90

Title: NOS build
Post by: kevins08 on September 03, 2010, 12:59:20 PM

where did you find the head stud kit? and you probably dont need that MLS gasket.

Title: NOS build
Post by: supadave on September 03, 2010, 01:19:48 PM

Here is were i found it http://store.vacmotorsports.com/categories.aspx?Keyword=m42.
You dont think I need the head gasket? Why?

Title: NOS build
Post by: supadave on September 10, 2010, 09:50:10 AM

I was wondering if there is away i can pull the timing back at WOT??
I've heard somthing about disconnecting a wire on the ecu... Can anyone explain??
Would i have to go to a piggy back? Or is there something out there like this http://www.msdignition.com/Products/RPM/Timing_Controls/Timing_Controls/8680_-_Adjustable_Timing_Control.aspx for our cars?

Title: NOS build
Post by: persianbmw on September 16, 2010, 12:10:18 AM

i had zex on my car for 4 years running a 50 shot refilling the bottle monthly never had a problem. i wanted to get turbo power tho.
turbos more work but more rewarding. nitrous can be done in 3 hours and with a 50 shot will give u plenty of entertainment

Title: NOS build
Post by: supadave on September 19, 2010, 05:17:09 PM

Here she is... Ready to pull the engine out for the rebuild
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/5005891454_bb022eaeec_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supa_dave/5005891454/)
100_1721 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supa_dave/5005891454/) by davidkhan82 (http://www.flickr.com/people/supa_dave/), on Flickr

Title: NOS build
Post by: sKunk on September 21, 2010, 05:27:00 PM

Quote from: 1991 E30 M42;96164

Detonation here we come, I cant wait to see the aftermath. Did you get a grenade with that nitrous kit?

lol wtf?  n2o is safe. anyone who says differently just doesnt know how to use it.

Title: NOS build
Post by: dude8383 on September 21, 2010, 07:43:29 PM

Quote from: supadave;96719

Here she is... Ready to pull the engine out for the rebuild
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/5005891454_bb022eaeec_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supa_dave/5005891454/)
100_1721 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supa_dave/5005891454/) by davidkhan82 (http://www.flickr.com/people/supa_dave/), on Flickr

Completely o/t but gawd damn your car looks hot! Tires are a bit on the thinner side though :(

Title: NOS build
Post by: supadave on September 22, 2010, 09:13:17 AM

Ya I know, I should have went with 45's up front

Title: NOS build
Post by: supadave on October 06, 2010, 12:37:17 PM

Ok, so i talk to Mark D today, he said he can make me a custom chip for nitrous that will pull timing out at WOT.

Project's been a lil delayed do to my audio install, now I'm ready to move foward with the nitrous.

Carlos318is Sorry for the thread jack.

Title: NOS build
Post by: carlos318is on October 10, 2010, 05:52:18 PM

Quote from: supadave;97201

Carlos318is Sorry for the thread jack.

Not a problem mate :D