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Old 10-01-2001, 09:01 PM
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NOS or NX?

I know it's been debated forever, but I'm in a very unique situation right now. I have both the NOS and NX kit with me so cost is not an issue (don't ask how I got two). Both are brand new, and I need to know which one to install. I understand the advantages of dry, but I've heard that sometimes the engine runs lean for a brief time before the extra fuel is injected. The wet NX kit would avoid this, but I've also been told that wet kits aren't good for Maximas because of the shape of the intake runners. I've been told that wet kits lead to fuel puddling and uneven fuel distribution. I've also heard that the NX kits have very good nozzles that avoid this problem.

I'm leaning toward the NOS kit. But I want to make sure. I'm going to start off small with a 50 shot, but I plan on going up to a 100 in the future. Thanks for your help.
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dry NOS, the only way to go wet on a maxima is with a DPI kit and that is way too much.
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Re: NOS or NX?

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I understand the advantages of dry, but I've heard that sometimes the engine runs lean for a brief time before the extra fuel is injected. The wet NX kit would avoid this, but I've also been told that wet kits aren't good for Maximas because of the shape of the intake runners.
actually, if you use the fuel pressure safety switch(provided you adjust it correctly) that NOS includes with the kit, then the second solenoid will not open to let nitrous flow UNTIL the fuel pressure is sufficiently increased. when you hit the full throttle switch, the first solenoid opens and the nitrous pressure bumps up the fuel pressure via the fuel pressure regulator and when the fuel pressure safety switch senses enough fuel pressure, then it will connect the second solenoid to ground, thus releasing the nitrous into your throttle body.
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Re: Re: NOS or NX?

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actually, if you use the fuel pressure safety switch(provided you adjust it correctly) that NOS includes with the kit, then the second solenoid will not open to let nitrous flow UNTIL the fuel pressure is sufficiently increased. when you hit the full throttle switch, the first solenoid opens and the nitrous pressure bumps up the fuel pressure via the fuel pressure regulator and when the fuel pressure safety switch senses enough fuel pressure, then it will connect the second solenoid to ground, thus releasing the nitrous into your throttle body.
ya but you can't adjust it to high enough pressure with a 100shot. you know that thomas, you can get it close. but still 15 psi away.
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Re: Re: Re: NOS or NX?

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ya but you can't adjust it to high enough pressure with a 100shot. you know that thomas, you can get it close. but still 15 psi away.
your 100 shot must be different than mine.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: NOS or NX?

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your 100 shot must be different than mine.
Yeah, His makes his car run Slow! J/K Steve

Oh yeah, like Thomas said, go with the NOS dry kit, he already explained why... Good luck!
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: NOS or NX?

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Yeah, His makes his car run Slow! J/K Steve

Oh yeah, like Thomas said, go with the NOS dry kit, he already explained why... Good luck!

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Re: Re: NOS or NX?

Thomas, you brought up a good point about the ful pressure safety switch. For my direct port kit, I don't think I have my FPSS at the right place. It's after the OEM fuel fiter but before the fuel solenoid. I think the optimal placement for the FPSS would be after the fuel solenoid. This will prevent nitrous from flowing if the fuel solenoid decide not to open. Then again, I don't think there is any safeguard to prevent nitrous solenoid from stucking open. Except hearing the knocks and hit close on the remote bottle opener.

Originally posted by sx7r


actually, if you use the fuel pressure safety switch(provided you adjust it correctly) that NOS includes with the kit, then the second solenoid will not open to let nitrous flow UNTIL the fuel pressure is sufficiently increased. when you hit the full throttle switch, the first solenoid opens and the nitrous pressure bumps up the fuel pressure via the fuel pressure regulator and when the fuel pressure safety switch senses enough fuel pressure, then it will connect the second solenoid to ground, thus releasing the nitrous into your throttle body.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: NOS or NX?

Yep, must be a wierd FPSS he has.

Originally posted by sx7r


your 100 shot must be different than mine.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: NOS or NX?

Originally posted by dmbmaxima88



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If you are going to use the NX kit, sell me the NOS.
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Old 10-02-2001, 09:54 AM
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I personally have used NX nor many people on teh board. Most of us use teh NOS kits.

As long as you have everything setup properly, you willhav no problems at all. Make sure you have the FPSS set accordingly. Also make sure you nozzle is aimed the right way and about 6 inches away from the TB. This will prevent the possible cause of 1 of the intake runners getting more NOS. Also with a 50 shot, expect the least possible problems with that.
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Synki, should i buy his NOS kit if he uses his NX kit, lol. Sinclair wants me to get giggly gas
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Originally posted by MaximaRider
Synki, should i buy his NOS kit if he uses his NX kit, lol. Sinclair wants me to get giggly gas


NOS is good. NOS make me vroooom.
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Originally posted by Synki




NOS is good. NOS make me vroooom.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: NOS or NX?

Originally posted by MardiGrasMax
Yep, must be a wierd FPSS he has.

the 14 second kind?
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: NOS or NX?

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the 14 second kind?
it would be the 13 second kind if i had some nittos.
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