00 protege es

will nitrous blow up an stock 2000 protege even is i only put it at 50 hp? also which is better NOS or ZEX? is one easier to install that the other?

Roddimus Prime

I'll try to help out as bst I can, but I'll warn you in advance: someone who knows so little about N20 should avoid it at all costs. N20 isn't a toy.

I consider myself a nitrous expert since I've used it in several vehicles to much success. Answer these questions first and I'll tell you what you need to know..

1. Is your car auto or stick?

2. street driving or track use?

3. How much are you looking to spend (at time of pruchase)

4. Is this your daily driver / only car?

5. How mechanically inclined are you under the hood (BE HONEST!)

6. Do you have good tools?

7. How able are you to purchase replacement parts should something break? ($2500 or so for an entire engine)

00 protege es

its a stick,mostly street use,i can spend like $600,it is a daily driver,not only car,not very good under the hood,only basic tools,can't afford $2500

Roddimus Prime

I would not bother with N20 then. Nitrous isn't a toy. For $600 you would do well to get the full wagner exhaust and a good CAI. After that a nice set of cams will help out. That would be the equivilant of about a 50hp shot....all the time.

Nitrous is very nice and easy to use, but there are too many precautions that would need to be addressed first. First off, cost of the kit. I always recommend a ZEX dry kit for ANY street driven car, especially a daily driver. ZEX is the safest (although least powerful) system out. I would upgrade fuel pumps to a Walboro 255lph unit to allow the system to work at peak efficiency, I would replace the fuel filter (regardless of miles), I'd replace the spark plugs with 1 heat range colder plugs (2 ranges colder for anything over 60hp shot, the clutch will need serious attention after several good runs, The kit requires basic handtools, when I say basic I mean a full assortment of metric wrenches, decent wiring knowledge and possibly a cordless drill for taping the intake. For someone who is admitting to not being good under the hood you should have someone professionaly install it. Expect this to run about $150-200. It's what people charge here locally. I only charge people $50 and a big mac meal. I'm pretty nice though.

There is a lot of work that goes into N20. Also there will be a need to upgrade exhaust...your car makes about 95whp now when you add 60% more power you better be able to get it in (intake), feed it (fuel pump) and get it out (exhaust). Burning it won't be a problem with the stock ignition.

Stick to the small bolt-ons for now and read up on your future mods. It's always better to attack a project with a goal instead of questions.

00 protege es

does wgner have an e-mail adress?

00 protege es

does wagner have a website is what i ment

Roddimus Prime

yes, www.wagnermotorsports.net

it's not updated very frequently due to the amount of custom work they are doing lately, but you should be able to call or email him.

Be sure to tell him Matty sent you from protegeclub.com.

00 protege es

thanks i gave him a e-mail

Roddimus Prime

no problem, glad to help