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Bradley Iger March 04, 2019Dollar for dollar, it’s tough to beat the value proposition offered by nitrous systems when you’re looking for ways to shave tenths of a second off your elapsed time. But like any power adder, efficiency and tuning are crucial factors in not only the potential performance benefits but the ability to use the system safely and reliably on a regular basis, as well. That last part goes double for spray – without proper fuel delivery, a sudden influx of nitrous can cause a lean condition and some serious drama for your engine. That’s why we opted to install a
ZEX LS Series Perimeter Plate Blackout Nitrous System on this 2007 Corvette.The mildly warmed-over C6 was good for passes in the high 12s when it rolled into our shop, but we were confident that we could cut those times down significantly without sacrificing longevity with a bit of help from the bottle.
While the aftermarket options for the LS2 under the hood of this C6 are numerous, nothing delivers the bang-for-buck value that a nitrous system can. The trick is to find a system that can provide safe, reliable power, which is why we turned to ZEX.
Here we’ll take a closer look at the LS Series perimeter plate system, go through the installation and setup process, and get some insight from the folks at
ZEX about makes this kit a compelling option for enthusiasts who are looking for a big performance bump at a very reasonable cost.
Specialized Technology “One of the things that’s kind of unique about our street EFI kits is that they are direct fit systems,” says Matt Patrick, Director of Product Development for COMP Performance Group and ZEX. “We actually design these systems for particular vehicles. So with the LS Series perimeter plate systems, all the lines, all the wiring – everything’s sized to bolt right into any kind of modern Corvette or Camaro. Obviously, the system will work great with GM trucks, as well, and it’s just nice to not have to go hunting around the auto parts store for fittings, hose clamps, or anything like that. We include everything in the kit, so it’s pretty much a turn-key deal.”While that certainly takes a lot of guesswork and potential hassles out of the install, what really sets the system apart from the competition are the patented perimeter plate technologies that ZEX employs in its design.