Well, like the title says. Is nitrous the easiest and cheapest way to get a good amount of hp in a 2.2l? if so what would i need to have a good nitrous setup, and whats the highest shot i can run. one of my friends said that i can run about 100 shot with stock internals. is that true?

 

i am running my 2.2 with the zex dry system.. it was an easy install.. but i wouldnt hit it with a 100 shot i am running a 50 shot every now and then.. but start off witrh a 25 shot.. but use the zex system it has a management box that helps..

-drew

 

isnt a wet system better than dry

 

is there only 1 person on this site that has nitrous in a 2.2l?

 

yes you are correct, wet is better then dry... and i would graduate spray start at 25, then 35, next 50, and finally 75.. get a window switch(only spray within a certain RPM range at full throtle) & an arm/disarm switch, dont forget the perge kit... there are some threads that cover this, do an advanced search in the 2.2l specific threads

 

check the nitrous specific section: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums//for...aysprune=&f=51 also

 

can the cobalt even safely runa dry system? i though something with our fuel system needed us to run wet only.???

 

to answer you ? yes as of now nitrous is the most affective power increaser

 

yeah but also one of the most if not THE most dangerous way..lol

 

..not dangous if you do it safely/correctly

 

The thing is, when you're adding nitrous, you're throwing the a/f ratio off and making it run leaner. Running with a dry shot (no nitrous) is just making it more of a chance to detonate from a lean condition.

Adding fuel to the mixture is the safest thing to do.

 

well i mean what does a returnless fuel system have to do with nitrous?

 

i have the dynotune wet kit w/ a 75 shot setup....this is the cheapest way to get good gains...just make sure to get the proper gear to make it run correctly and safely...new plugs (colder), rpm switch and a heater are a good start...bottle pressure is going to be one of the main concerns...remember all the jetting calculations are done at a pecific bottle pressure...usually 900-950 psi...a heater will maintain that pressure when the bottle begins to empty...make sure to check your fuel pressure so that all jets are correct...i think we are around 40 psi fuel pressure i need to double check

 

will Nitrous messs up my car in the long run?

 

Anytype of extreme change to a motor that wasn't necessarily designed for the abuse you're giving it, will cause wear and tear...nitrous...boost....if you're changing something or doing something to your motor to make it perform very much out of the ordinary, this is the risk you run into.

Also, if the dealership was to see any lines from a nitrous setup, bye bye warranty.

 

nitrous is always the "easiest way," but it may not be right for what you want. Nitrous is not for those that want more power all the time because spraying daily is a BAD IDEA. it is not cost effective and it is not a good idea for your motor. If you just want an occasional boost in power nitrous is the way to go, but if you want power all the time or most of the time, don't go nitrous, you will just end up getting rid of it and getting blown.

 

Bingo!

 

Something I haven't seen mentioned here yet, Nitrous is also NOT street legal in most states.

 

actually isn't it a federal law? i think if your nitrous is hooked up anywhere in the country you are done. not sure tho.

 

It's not legal to carry. Reason being is cause it's an dangerous chemical that you're still messing with and you'd need a license to even carry it (well atleast in NJ). Even if you got a license to carry it, anytime a cop runs your plates, it will show up that you have a license to carry it and they'll want to check your car to see if you have any nitrous and if they see that you're in a "sports car" they'll want to see if it's hooked up (well actually, if the bottle is open).

It's more hassle to do it that way though.

It's probably the #1 reason I never got nitrous in the beginning...was paranoid of getting searched (which I did get my car searched once).

 

i am from jersey and i have NEVER heard that you need a license to carry it.. it is not legal to have on the street only to be used off road on the track... also ppl use nirouse in their paint ball guns

-drew

 

Yeah but I'm sure they don't have a high quantity of nitrogen oxide like someone would have in their car.

And yes, you need a license to TRANSPORT chemicals.

 

yes to transport them that is a little diffrent than to actually purchase them, if that was the case then speed shops wouldnt sell it.. it's just like propane, you need a license to transport but not to buy

-drew

 

We had a miscommunication

I was only referring to the transporting of nitrogen oxide, not the selling.

 

yes i know.. but still you dont need a license to go to a speed shop and buy n20.. i know it is illegal to transport it across state lines

-drew