Re: Re: Vortech Group Buy... was: Vorteched R/T

From: Jon Steiger (stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu)
Date: Thu Dec 03 1998 - 00:26:47 EST


At 12:06 AM 12/3/98 -0500, you wrote:
>In a message dated 98-12-02 20:11:53 EST, you write:
>
><< Yes , I see your point . The NOS and the SC both produce stress on the
> engine , but I suppose the NOS kinda slams that force in there all at once .
>>>
>
>Unless you go to a progressive control. They have some pretty slick systems
>out these days, and they aren't too expensive. Solenoid maintenance goes up,
>but you should always be maintaining your nitrous system if you want a long
>engine life anyways..

   Do any particular ones come to mind? I believe NOS has a couple, the Jacobs
Nitrous Mastermind seems pretty cool. I think I've seen one sold by MSD
too.
Like you say though, the solenoid abuse is the problem... Do you have any
experience with using a progressive system? If so, do you just replace your
solenoids after X number of hours, or get them refurbished, or... ? Any ways
to test a solenoid to determine its general well-being?

  Do you know of any that don't control the flow by slamming the solenoids open
and shut? (Or is there no other way?)

>
>They each have their pro's and their con's .. but I like the idea of a blower
>better :).

  Well, you surely can't accuse Patrick of trying to push his products! :-)

                                               -Jon-

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