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Ok where is the sticky Thread
I expected to see a sticky thread on picking the right cam and pistons for a NOS motor. I am getting ready to build a 383 for my 89 Vette. While I am not going to jump right to a NOS system I would like to get one some day. This is going to be using a 4 bolt main block and the stock Alum heads from the car. I am going to install a better cam and of course new pistons and rods. However, I am not sure what type of CAM to get to be able to run NOS later. I want plently of power before the NOS but I don't want so much that I nuke the engine when I get the NOS. Any suggestions on an CAM, pistons, compression, or anything else?
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it definitely depends on how much nitrous you plan to use (75 hp, 100hp, 150hp, etc.). are you going with a wet or dry system?
forged pistons are a good idea. i wouldn't go too high with the compression (10.5:1 works well). an adjustable timing retard box will help keep your new engine safe. a performance fuel pump (like a Walbro) will help, too.
forged pistons are a good idea. i wouldn't go too high with the compression (10.5:1 works well). an adjustable timing retard box will help keep your new engine safe. a performance fuel pump (like a Walbro) will help, too.
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Originally Posted by byebyeL98
it definitely depends on how much nitrous you plan to use (75 hp, 100hp, 150hp, etc.). are you going with a wet or dry system?
forged pistons are a good idea. i wouldn't go too high with the compression (10.5:1 works well). an adjustable timing retard box will help keep your new engine safe. a performance fuel pump (like a Walbro) will help, too.
forged pistons are a good idea. i wouldn't go too high with the compression (10.5:1 works well). an adjustable timing retard box will help keep your new engine safe. a performance fuel pump (like a Walbro) will help, too.
I was thinking the area of a 100hp Wet shot. I am planning on using the heads that are on the car now and using an Eagle Stroker crank\rods with Forged pistons.
Tim Sapp
