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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 01:41 AM
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Can my engine handle nitrous

I have a pretty fresh rebuilt 350 boared .040 over chevy with 2 bolt mains it is pushing around 350 hp. I was woundering if a 100 or 125 shot of spray would brake something?
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 08:43 AM
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You should be good with those shots. I think you could actually take more than that.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 10:56 AM
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What type of pistons..forged..hyper..etc?rods..4340?crank..4340?These will determine how far to push the motor and stay on the safe side.If all cast rods and crank and hypers for pistons..I would go no more than a 150 shot on a fresh build.Less with cast pistons..tell us more!
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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It has all cast so thats why i would only go to 125 max.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 02:38 PM
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a 3 cyl metro can "handle" nitrous its always as shown above "how much"
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