Nitrous questions

[eastwoodad]

Hey guys, I have a N/A setup I am building but will be supplying the engine with fair amounts of nitrous. I know this is not a "turbo" related question, but what suggestions do you guys have for me. Here is my setup:

109 block
8445 heads
KB single plane intake
turbo crank
stock rods, polished side beams
speed pro forged pistons (any opinions on these)

I was just wondering what kind of spray levels or overall horsepower levels would be safe on these components. Also, are ARP rod bolts required-I have heard the stock bolts are pretty good. What about main bolts/studs/caps? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Aaron

 

[turbows6]

I'd probably at least put arp rod bolts in. It depends on how fast you want to go. I'd say you could spray 150 with a basically stock shortblock properly tuned, but anything beyond that would be really risky. Normally I wouldn't say a v6 motor could take that much, but buick v-6 motors are built pretty tough.

 

[eastwoodad]

even though this won't be turbo'd?? is it just because all the torque associated with adding nitrous becuase the hp levels will not be all that much more that a lot of turbo cars with added boost?? thanks.

Aaron

 

[Chevota]

even though this won't be turbo'd?? is it just because all the torque associated with adding nitrous becuase the hp levels will not be all that much more that a lot of turbo cars with added boost?? thanks.

Aaron

Boost from a turbo is much more forgiving on a motor compared to the shock of a n2o hit.

-scott wile