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Old 01-24-2004, 11:17 AM
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how much nos is too much

last year i was running a modified dual plate system on my camaro each plate was about 125 each so a total of 250 bit i was thinking about drilling out the jets some more it went 10.39 at 131 with a mild 383
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Honestly I can't directly answer your question without more input but when it comes to nitrous, on all my nitrous cars i say run what YOU and your MOTOR are comfortable with. If you think its to much just don't run it it just that simple. I'm not comfortable running a 200 shot on my stock block L98, even if it "could" take it.

There is tons of info on these boards just search around and see if someone has a close combo to yours and guage there experiences.
Old 01-29-2004, 12:36 PM
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ONe thing you dont want to do is drill out your jets. There is no way to know how much nitrous your spraying if you do that. Buy a jet kit. Its a much safer way to increase power.
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jets have precision holes, drillingthem yourself is no guarantee of the hole size. Thousanths really count here...
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i agree only buy jets dont modify yours

as with how much you are comfortable with
me i spray as much as needed to win

but you have to decide what your limits are
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Rule of thumb......if you see flames, you used too much.
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Well I feel like I want to run a 500 shot so I can bust out a 9. But in all honesty something would fail around 200+.

Look at your setup, and research your parts. I wouldnt necessarily run a huge *** shot on some stock hypo pistons. But its all up to you, if you want another engine, I guess run whatever you want ?

Tell us your setup, and then we'll see whats up.
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I run 150 hp to 180 hp all the time with my stock 92 L98 (12.15 to 12.10s) and the last trip to the track. I used 210 hp jets and it ran a 11.61 and had my run card taken away. I think it will hold more and will try (250 to 300) But first I need a driveshaft loop, roll bar and other things to pass inspection.

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Re: how much nos is too much

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how much nos is too much
Pill it til you kill it. Then rebuild and back off one jet size...
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Back off? Why? You just figured out what the weak point was so you can build it stronger and you can jet up once you get it rebuilt.
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Re: Re: how much nos is too much

Originally posted by B4Ctom1
Pill it til you kill it.
That's my plan.

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Originally posted by JERRYWHO
I run 150 hp to 180 hp all the time with my stock 92 L98 (12.15 to 12.10s) and the last trip to the track. I used 210 hp jets and it ran a 11.61 and had my run card taken away. I think it will hold more and will try (250 to 300) But first I need a driveshaft loop, roll bar and other things to pass inspection.

Jerry
Are you sure you haven't had a previous rebuild with forged pistons? j/k

Thats scary, I recently discovered the limit of even an LS1 is a 200 shot. It lasted for maybe 6 weekends at Gateway untill it cracked a piston and bit the dust.
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Originally posted by Anti-Venom
I recently discovered the limit of even an LS1 is a 200 shot
"even an LS1???"

FWIW, an LS1 is nothing but a mediocre engine with great heads. Put comparable heads on a traditional SBC and you'll make the same power in a much more durable package. Put them on an LT1 and you may even make a little more power.
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What are the specs on your 383?
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