SPRAYING A 98 3800

[stjames69]

Has anyone here used N2o on their 98 + v6 fbody? If so, what setup you running? What strength? Any concerns that are particular to our cars?

Cheers
Ryan

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1998 3.8 Camaro Black
- Y87 Package
- 5 Speed T-tops
- Flowmaster Exhaust
- Jet Performance Stage2
- Accel 9000+ wires
- 160 Stat
- 18x9 Mille Miglia 11-2 Wheels with 235/40z18 front, 275/35z18 Rear Yokohama AVS Sport Rubbers
- Xenon Body Kit
- K & N Filter
- Autometer Pro Shift

[mm2harrell]

I'm spraying my 3800 but it's a 97. I use a zex 100 horse dry kit with the nozzle about 6 inches in front of the throttle. the only thing i've had to change so far is the clutch.

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Fear the raven.

[nikkev]

The main thing to remember about nitrous is that you need to make sure you never lose your fuel supply.Nitrous minus fuel equals BOOM! So either run a wet kit or make sure your fuel system is up to par.I ran a 100hp shot on my '95 3.4 and never had any problems with that shot.Also you never want to shoot the juice at anything less than full throttle.So a basic kit should include at least:
-Fuel pressure safety switch
-Full throttle switch
There are a lot of extras you could get but those main safety items should be there.Good luck.You also might want to check out the nitrous forum at www.firebirdv6.com and have fun!
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28 A4
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8.584 @ 83.64 MPH
Taylor 10.4mm wires,!EGR,!FRA,SLP Lid,MAF Ends,IAT Tricker,TB Bypass,Manual Fan Switch,and Dynomax Cat-back

BMR STB and Sub-frame Connectors

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[shortdog273]

100 shot on a 3.4 is alot

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2000 BLACK FIREBIRD 3.8 A4, (Stock 3.42 Gears, LSD, W68 Pkg), 160* Powerstat, Whisper CAI & Lid, K&N Filter, 3 Catco Highflow Cat, 3in. S Pipe, 2.75" Dynomax Catback, Sprint Springs, BMR STB, LCAs & Brackets.

MOFBA/FASTLOUIS Member... 1/4 Time: 14.981 @ 89.66 MPH

[nikkev]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by shortdog273:
100 shot on a 3.4 is alot

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Yeah,but she took it like a champ! I had my kit on there for over a year and Tim LeGros had a 90hp shot on his '95 3.4 for right around 3 years I think.Neither of us had any problems from using that high of a shot.The 3.4 has a very strong bottom end,the only thing that's weak is the pistons themselves.And like I said above,throw enough fuel in with the nitrous and you should be OK.
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28 A4
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8.584 @ 83.64 MPH
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Camaro/Firebird Birthday Bash

[shortdog273]

That's pretty good. I was told anything under a 100 shot should use the dry kit. I'm looking into it.

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2000 BLACK FIREBIRD 3.8 A4 (Stock 3.42 Gears & LSD), 160* Hypertech Powerstat, Whisper CAI & Lid, K&N Filter, 3 Catco Highflow Cat, 3in. S Pipe, 2.75" Dynomax Catback, Sprint Springs, BMR STB, LCAs & Brackets.

MOFBA/FASTLOUIS Member... 1/4 Time: 14.981 @ 89.66 MPH

[nikkev]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by shortdog273:
That's pretty good. I was told anything under a 100 shot should use the dry kit. I'm looking into it.

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Are you sure they said should or that it would be safe?It will never hurt to run a wet kit,just make sure the nozzle is jetted right for the amount of nitrous you are using.If the fuel injectors lock up on a wet kit,the car will be OK.If the fuel injectors lock up on a dry kit *BOOM*. It will not hurt the motor any if the nitrous solenoid locks up and you only spray fuel into the intake,the car will just run a bit rich.That's why I always suggest a wet kit to nitrous users.I am getting another one in January when I get back from Germany to go on the Z.Later.
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28 A4
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8.584 @ 83.64 MPH
Pics
Camaro/Firebird Birthday Bash

[nikkev]

Oh yeah:
IF YOU USE NITROUS YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE YOUR MOTOR!! Please don't shoot a 150hp shot and then say that I told you it was OK.Please take my advice at your own risk.
Kevin

[mm2harrell]

i would use the dry kit anyway. wet kits have more of a tendancy to cause intake manifold backfire.

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Fear the raven.