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    Question places to get zex nitrous kits in calgary?

    i've decided to get a zex dry nitrous kit. i'm looking for places in calgary stocks zex kits the kit i'm looking for is (Zex Part #82011) for honda/acura's. most places in edmonton sell these kits for $850-$900.

    i have some extra cash to burn this summer and want a little extra power

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    Dont waste your money on ZEX get either NOS or Nitrous Express way better systems that use solonoids the ZEX system isnt very good, blows lots of motors


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    really? i've heard of more motors being blown with nos than zex. i know a few guys with zex kits installed on their civic sir's and haven't had any problems. do you know of any specific cars thats blown their engines with zex kits? and how big of shots were they running?

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    You can probably find that alot of people have thrown their ZEX Kits in the garbage...I have heard that they are crappy kits, the "so-called" purple box that controls everything is total garbage!!!

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    this is so wacked out. just yesterday i thought i decided on a zex kit cause a friend was telling me how much better it is and how accurate the purple control box is. i don't want a wet kit because of the intake manifold design of the impreza so nitrous express is out. so i should go nos then?

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    Originally posted by 2000impreza
    this is so wacked out. just yesterday i thought i decided on a zex kit cause a friend was telling me how much better it is and how accurate the purple control box is. i don't want a wet kit because of the intake manifold design of the impreza so nitrous express is out. so i should go nos then?
    Forget NOS, it's just cheap power...save your money for a turbo or something!!!

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    yea, zex kit's are known to blow motors. NOS or NX kits are a little bit better. but if u really want to go with the purple box, i think all the performance shops in calgary will carry them

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    Originally posted by WBB6


    Forget NOS, it's just cheap power...save your money for a turbo or something!!!
    two reasons, first being that i'm still in school i need my car to be reliable for another year atleast and second, i aready have a engine that needs some work, turbo, ic and a few other parts but that will come later because of the first reason.

    so yes, i'm looking for some cheap hp. hehe. i will look into NOS(nitrous oxide system) kits too. what shops will have the best prices around calgary for nitrous kits?

    these are the kits i'm looking for:
    ZEX 82011
    NOS 05123

    also i'm looking to spend ~$900 for a new nitrous kit. so if anyone has a used one they are looking to sell i'm intrested too.
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    For sure it wont be hard for you to find a NOS or NX kit for around 900 its all up to what you want your kit to do, id try mopac and get them to give you some choices, but yes the ZEX box hasnt been tested very much but still there are some that run properly and some that go drastically wrong, i wouldnt take that chance, NOS has been around for a long time and is one of the best nitrous kits around, but yes get a turbo!


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    Originally posted by 2000impreza


    two reasons, first being that i'm still in school i need my car to be reliable for another year atleast and second, i aready have a engine that needs some work, turbo, ic and a few other parts but that will come later because of the first reason.
    Well after using NOS, I dunno how reliable your car will be, you are taking the SAME risk as Turbo etc...because it is still Forced Induction!

    I've seen more motors blown because of NOS than Turbo's forsure!

    but then again, a properly setup NOS system is very reliable too!

    remember - I am just stating my Opinion....

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    You should just keep your money and put it towards better use.

    NOS is gay IMO
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    You just need to be careful with Nitrous cause you are basicly shooting pure o2 into the combustion chamber and it burns hotter (very basic answer) then a turbo or SC.

    If the Nitrous setup is done carefully then it should be just as good.

    Contempory Motorsports sells ZEX.

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    Originally posted by redline

    Contempory Motorsports sells ZEX.
    Same with Impressions just off 32nd Ave.


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    Run a NOS or NX system, don't bother with ZEX. They have a shitty reputation - the only reason you have heard otherwise is because they've correctly marketed their product to imports where NX and NOS have mistakingly ignored for many years. NOS has been around for a long long time, so try their products. As long as you don't go over ~40% of what your engine HP ratings are, you shouldnt have a problem using nitrous if you use it in moderation.
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    If your Still looking for Zex Try Unlimited Performance

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    thanks for the suggestions. i don't think i'm going to get a zex kit anymore. i'll look into NOS and nitrous express kits. so places i should start looking are:

    mopac
    contemporary motorsports
    impressions
    unlimited performance

    also how much does NOS and NX kits cost? i don't want to spend more than $900 on the kit itself plus another $75 to fill the bottle. so ~$1000 in all.

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    Originally posted by 2000impreza
    thanks for the suggestions. i don't think i'm going to get a zex kit anymore. i'll look into NOS and nitrous express kits. so places i should start looking are:

    mopac
    contemporary motorsports
    impressions
    unlimited performance

    also how much does NOS and NX kits cost? i don't want to spend more than $900 on the kit itself plus another $75 to fill the bottle. so ~$1000 in all.
    A nice nos kit should only cost about $800 dollars at Mopac, they are pretty well priced. Filling up the bottle is about $75. Does anyone know how much it is to install a nitrous kit?

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    nitrous kits are pretty easy to install depending on which kit you get. zex kit is most simple to install. nos and nitrous express kits take a bit longer because more parts involved. either way if you take your time it should be ok.

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    Originally posted by 2000impreza
    nitrous kits are pretty easy to install depending on which kit you get. zex kit is most simple to install. nos and nitrous express kits take a bit longer because more parts involved. either way if you take your time it should be ok.
    Well doesn't it take some tuning? Or just run the wires and push a button? Who does it in Calgary the RIGHT way and how much do they charge?

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    i would imagine any shop that sells the kits can probably install it for you too. labour cost depends on the kit.

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