I'm trying not to make this the same old post. I have read the articles in the tech section and feel confident, I just wanted to get a couple of opininos from those who have done it and used it for awhile.
I am going to be installing NOS 05151 in the near future on my 305. I was just wondering if anyone on here has had any trouble after doing a proper setup, and using it properly (when needed, not at every light. I knew a guy who blew up an LT1 doing that). I know there's always the chance of "catastrophic engine failure" However I'm talking on average.

 

sad to say, when that happens it is almost always, improper fuel pump output, fuel quality or timing issues. Once in a great while a motor that would have died prematurely of natural causes anyhow (poor factory quality control) meets its end just a bit sooner. I once read (this could be BS) that the internal stresses on a V8 only increase by 33% when HP on a 250 to 280 hp engine are doubled. There are a few math whizzes that could chime in here to give you more realistic dope.

 

hmm.....i could figure out those math equations, but i don't have a spare 20 minutes. Although it is usually always fuel, timing, or something else related...besides if something's going to break, it just might break a little sooner, but you're putting nitrous on for more power....not for more reliability.

 

When your dealing with power adders and a stock motor anything is possible. My stock shortblock with 168k on the clock didnt fair so well under nominal N2O use. I expereinced a piston failure resulting in the distruction of the motor. Pics can be seen here. Broken Block The funny part was when it went let go it I wasn't sprayin. So bottom line. Stock parts just aren't made to last under any big power numbers.

Just my 2 cents

CCB

 

what kinda shot were you runnun?