Hi Guys, I am a
NEWBEE! I have just acquired a second hand kit and have a few unanswered questions before I commit.
Welcome to the forum!I want to install into a Citroen C2 VTS and I only am looking for 20-50 extra BHP.
A 25 bhp hit would be quite the increase in performance as it is, 50 would be on the mental side. My kit comprises of two solenoids with metal pipework, braided supply hose, 24lb bottle, injector and a fair number of jets, switches and cables. I have read the section on the risks of buying second hand (solenoids) and was thinking of buying a NOS to WON upgrade, would this be a wise move? any thoughts on this would be appreciated. My reasoning was to smooth out the power delivery and replace metal supply lines at the same time.
YES! YES! It is INFINITELY wiser to get the upgrade EVEN IF THE KIT WAS NEW for reasons that span this forum. Not only would you be getting FAR BETTER performance from a WoN upgrade, but the RELIABILITY is second to none! Other kits (not WoN) REQUIRE rebuilding from time to time to avoid failure as well as totally inadequate pipe work that can cause engine damage in a realatively short time. And it is PURE LUCK when we get people with generic systems claim that they've had reliable performance, especially since they are nowhere near knowledgeable enough to know the difference.
I made the switch myself, using the NOS-to-WON upgrade and I became a WON nut ever since! And I've tested nearly ALL brands of kits (not WoN) resulting in similar, poor results and engine damage.A couple of other things that I have been wondering about.
1. Is it possible to introduce a ball valve next to the drivers seat and leave the tank valve ALWAYS ON?
It would be required that you upgrade to the nylon supply pipe from the bottle as well (an option for NOS-to-WON) because braided teflon pipe has microleaks that allow the nitrous to escape over time, leaving behind an empty bottle and wasted money.
2. I will have to site my tank sideways on the boot because it is too small to fit length-ways, does that matter?
The difference with fitting the bottle sideways is that surging of the system could occur when the liquid level gets low. If this is a problem, then you can fit two 5 lb bottles or one 5 lb bottle and have a spare one to keep with you.3. Do I need a gauge for the tank?
I assume you mean a pressure gauge. No, it is not required.4. Will a standard clutch take 20-50 BHP, or should I invest in an competition clutch?
This is all dependent on the vehicle beacuse of design specs and current condition. It could slip under 25 bhp or it may not. I recommend that you try it first before spending extra money on unneeded parts. Furthermore, you could alleviate a slipping clutch to a degree with a WoN progressive controller.Any comments welcome, Ade.
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