Please give me your opinions

SWThomas · 05-10-2008, 10:59 AM

So I got everything fixed on the Whipple and threw it all back on the engine last night. I decided to use a plate to integrate my NX nozzle with the Whipple instead of drilling and tapping a boss into the side of the plenum. I ordered the shortest hoses I could get away with. I intentionally ordered the nitrous hose a little longer than the fuel hose because most nitrous guys will tell you that making the nitrous hose longer helps a little bit with the initial lean hit when a wet system is activated. Plus I wanted to make the path for the nitrous as smooth as possible. So I ditched the 90 degree fitting out of the nitrous solenoid and went back to the straight fitting.

Let me know what you think about this set-up. And if there's something you would do different. Thanks.

wade w · 05-10-2008, 01:02 PM

Looks great and sounds like you put some thought onto it. I see you have a
fuel pressure safety switch. Do you have anykind of window switch? Thats about the only thing I can think of that I would want.

SWThomas · 05-10-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wade w

Looks great and sounds like you put some thought onto it. I see you have a
fuel pressure safety switch. Do you have anykind of window switch? Thats about the only thing I can think of that I would want.

No window switch. I use an FJO Progressive Controller. It has every feature I would ever need and then some.

wade w · 05-10-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SWThomas

No window switch. I use an FJO Progressive Controller. It has every feature I would ever need and then some.

I have never heard of them, but I only see the stuff in Summit or Jegs. I would like to get a progressive cotroller for the car. Were do you get them?
I have heard good things about the edelbrock controller. I know some guys with low 5 sec cars that use them.

SWThomas · 05-11-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wade w

I have never heard of them, but I only see the stuff in Summit or Jegs. I would like to get a progressive cotroller for the car. Were do you get them?
I have heard good things about the edelbrock controller. I know some guys with low 5 sec cars that use them.

http://www.fjoracing.com/index.php

LXtasy · 05-10-2008, 01:44 PM

was there no way you could have mounted the nozzle more towards the side than on top? That would be my only thing that I would have changed.

SWThomas · 05-10-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LXtasy

was there no way you could have mounted the nozzle more towards the side than on top? That would be my only thing that I would have changed.

I tried every way possible. With this specific plate the only way I can mount it is how you see in the pic. I guess I could always drill and tap a hole on the side of the plenum. The if I decide to go a different route later I could always plug it.

slow04 · 05-10-2008, 02:09 PM

Do you think taking the 90 out is going to help you? I mean the kit came that way or is it just a precaution? Or do you have inside info. Mine is set up with the 90 in place

EZ03 · 05-10-2008, 03:19 PM

Looks good!

SWThomas · 05-11-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by slow04

Do you think taking the 90 out is going to help you? I mean the kit came that way or is it just a precaution? Or do you have inside info. Mine is set up with the 90 in place

The kit didn't come that way. It came with straight fittings for the solenoids. I bought the 90 degree fittings separate.

Chillerman · 05-10-2008, 05:32 PM

Spencer you did a great job installing the hoses. In the world of refrigeration, for every short radius 90 you use is equivalant to 5 feet of linear length of tubing. Yea that's right 5 feet. So making your line longer with the very long and smooth bends reduces this substantially. As you installed this, I beleive you will accomplish your goal. Besides 90 degree connectors create restrictions in flow.

jack a · 05-10-2008, 06:20 PM

Looks great. What size kit is that?

SWThomas · 05-11-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jack a

Looks great. What size kit is that?

It's a Ford EFI Single Stage Kit. It's jetted for a 75 shot right now.

05Saleen · 05-10-2008, 06:47 PM

Looks Great SWT. I would not put no 90 in there. The knozzle has to go in so far to work properly!

05-10-2008, 10:59 AM	#1
SWThomas Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 534	Please give me your opinions So I got everything fixed on the Whipple and threw it all back on the engine last night. I decided to use a plate to integrate my NX nozzle with the Whipple instead of drilling and tapping a boss into the side of the plenum. I ordered the shortest hoses I could get away with. I intentionally ordered the nitrous hose a little longer than the fuel hose because most nitrous guys will tell you that making the nitrous hose longer helps a little bit with the initial lean hit when a wet system is activated. Plus I wanted to make the path for the nitrous as smooth as possible. So I ditched the 90 degree fitting out of the nitrous solenoid and went back to the straight fitting. Let me know what you think about this set-up. And if there's something you would do different. Thanks. __________________ 2008 Black Toyota Tundra 4X4 DC Limited My MySpace Page iPhone Hacks & Modding

05-10-2008, 01:44 PM	#6
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	was there no way you could have mounted the nozzle more towards the side than on top? That would be my only thing that I would have changed. __________________

05-10-2008, 02:09 PM	#8
slow04 Oink! M-ther F-cker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pimlico Posts: 1,126	Do you think taking the 90 out is going to help you? I mean the kit came that way or is it just a precaution? Or do you have inside info. Mine is set up with the 90 in place __________________ match my weight and I'll show you this^^^ www.darylsmithdrywall.com

05-10-2008, 05:32 PM	#11
Chillerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 1,232	Spencer you did a great job installing the hoses. In the world of refrigeration, for every short radius 90 you use is equivalant to 5 feet of linear length of tubing. Yea that's right 5 feet. So making your line longer with the very long and smooth bends reduces this substantially. As you installed this, I beleive you will accomplish your goal. Besides 90 degree connectors create restrictions in flow. __________________ 88 Mustang LX mild 302, no laughing gas, and the rest is secret. Best 1/8th 7.843 @ 87.98, best 1/4 12.427 @ 111.20, best 60 1.601 89 Mustang LX wheels up @ Pinks All Out

05-10-2008, 06:47 PM	#14
05Saleen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 3,159	Looks Great SWT. I would not put no 90 in there. The knozzle has to go in so far to work properly! __________________ 05 Saleen, 91 Mustang LX, 99 Lightning

05-10-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
wade w Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 1,725	Looks great and sounds like you put some thought onto it. I see you have a fuel pressure safety switch. Do you have anykind of window switch? Thats about the only thing I can think of that I would want.

05-10-2008, 03:19 PM	#9
EZ03 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 587	Looks good!

05-10-2008, 06:20 PM	#12
jack a Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: flemming ga Posts: 119	Looks great. What size kit is that?