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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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Hey i have been thinking about adding a little juice to my ride and been reasearching different kits....Well my question is since the TC is Drive by Wire and Squestional Fuel Injection(SFI) do we need to get a certain kit for the TC or can a universal kit work with out cars


I have been looking at the Zex Wet Kit and NX Wet Kit

any information would help thanks in advance
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 03:44 AM
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anyone?
Old May 2, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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bump?
Old May 3, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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any wet kit should work. i havent heard of anyone running anything different. just make sure you get all the extras that not all kits come with...

WOT switch
bottle warmer
pressure gauge
...feels like im forgetting something...
Old May 4, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SVicksTC
anyone?
btw, where are you in q-town? i work up there and am there everyday, look out for a lowered blue ribbon
Old May 5, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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I sell ny-trex kits. Been running it for 1.5 years without any issues. Just a word from the wise.... be careful with Zex kits... rumor has it that they have a lot of returns due to faulty components... instead of scrapping the kit they refurbish them and sell as new.

I can do a standard wet kit for $500+ shipping. It comes with everything needed for installation. Does not include warmer or pressure gauge. $640 gets the upgraded wet kit that includes solenoid block, purge function, fuel pressure safety switch, gauge, and more. My site is currently being constructed with a web developer. It should be up and running by next week. If you see something on the Ny-trex website that I haven't listed, contact me though pm.
Old May 6, 2008 | 03:46 AM
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thanks for all the info and i live right off of 309 in quakertown, i havent been out much driiving my car being that im away at school but look out for a SW panda TC with CF hood CF Lip Etc
Old May 6, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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i don't get why you really need nitrous..
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power on demand for a low budget
Old May 7, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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Old May 7, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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gale banks: for guys who want to get nitrous, i say...get a better job, get a turbo or supercharger, then, when you've reached the limits that can bring you, then move to nitrous."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poCsdMrm998
Old May 7, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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im a 19 year old college student you can get a nitrous kit engine magenement tune and run a safe 50-75 shot for under 1k turbo kit is goingto run 5k+ im just trying to have a little fun and none of my other cars have i ever squeezed and i think i want to try once
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yeah, and i mean, why listen to gale banks, what does he know about forced induction? lol.

i feel you on that college kid budget thing, but i don't like nitrous unless i'm playing need for speed. i just don't want it in my car. i'd rather have a turbo/supercharger that is just always there and ready to go and not going to be empty when i need it most (unless i run outta gas).
Old May 7, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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oh trust me i would love to boost the tc but i dont see it happening anytiime soon going to medical soon in 2 years if i squeek in and thats going to hurt he funds even more
Old May 9, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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why would you want to turbo when you dont have the $$ for it... Also a turbo is soo much more maintenance and in the future your car will possibly need ecu upgrades and fuel rails and stuff like that.. Turbo is fun to have if you have the $$ to fix the problems that arise.. if your like me a nos kit will save you $$ and time and if its set up the right way and your not a DA your engine will be fine!

LOL Not haten just wanted to make a statement!
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