Supercharging Nitrous
Thread Starter
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Supercharging Nitrous
I have a stock 1977 with lower miles. It was bought with the idea of keeping stock and original. recently Ive been sricken with the want for more of a hot rod. I decided that using a Weiand 142 blower with 5lbs of boost and a new carb would be fun and something i could take off if i decide to move back to stock. Then I thought adding a small shot of nitrous to the mix would be fun as well. I know that nitrous and blowers can work together. All my research says either power adder can be used on a factory engine with limitations. Is the idea of adding them both to my stock vette a terrible idea if I limit them appropriately? Any suggestions for carbs? Any input would be appreciated.
Also, im aware I will have to cut my hood, and im not interested in modifying the engine any other way.
Also, im aware I will have to cut my hood, and im not interested in modifying the engine any other way.
Last edited by *ZORA*; Jun 26, 2008 at 02:21 PM. Reason: Clarification
Racer
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 480
Likes: 0
From: Springfield MO
Thats alot of power that you will have on tap and that you WILL want to use, you might as well get a crate engine and swap out the moter so you can keep your stock motor and have some fun with another motor that you dont have to worry about damaging. But thats my .02
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 58
Likes: 1
From: Eastampton NJ
Your engine's not going to be able to take the abuse. We won't discuss driveline issues. With a blower you'll want to reduce the compression ratio (new pistons). Nitrous is hard on the pistons, rods, crank, and bearings.
I like Hybrid117's idea: get a crate engine. You're going to break the original engine...
I would get a crate engine, or have a shop do a cheap rebuild of a 350, and add nitrous only. The nitrous + blower is just gonna make metal break...
I like Hybrid117's idea: get a crate engine. You're going to break the original engine...
I would get a crate engine, or have a shop do a cheap rebuild of a 350, and add nitrous only. The nitrous + blower is just gonna make metal break...
Thread Starter
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Ive decided on the blower only. Any suggestions on carb. size, type, tuning? Anything additional i will need? Maximum Boost? Would a remanufactured carb. be suitable for this application. Any input would be appreciated.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: Mississippi
weiand is now a Divison of Holley,I would get there phone # from their site and call them,they were very helpful when I tried a B&M 174(they bought out B&M blower divison) on my 69 BB 427,didn't work out,cam issues, comp. issues,so tore the motor down,got a 454 4 bolt block...etc and 8-71 blower,....also I dont think it will fit under the hood on a small block either....
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski