Nos or not?
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange TX
Some like NOS some do not. Its probaly the cheapest bang for the buck you can get for a stock motor. In the long run who knows to many variables how you drive how much you use it etc. You can also build the motor heads,cam etc with pretty good results. Good Luck on your choice. 
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From: Dallas TX
Originally Posted by SLOWRIDE
Some like NOS some do not. Its probaly the cheapest bang for the buck you can get for a stock motor. In the long run who knows to many variables how you drive how much you use it etc. You can also build the motor heads,cam etc with pretty good results. Good Luck on your choice.
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From: Alexandria, Virginia, USA VA
a blower engine will get into so big initial investment, and I believe you should only run a blower with the better bottom end.
a crate motor with nitrous is much cheaper in the short run, but I still favor a built engine as any problems can quickly hurt the head gaskets, blow a plenum ect.....
the nitrous kits ar much better and if you stay around 100 hp the stock engine shold live a long and happy life and you would likely be VERY happy with a 100 extra HP and torq feels like. it's a real kick.
up around 150 you really need to upgrade the fuel system and pay attention to a good dyno tune as you are reaching the hp limits.
I would buy the short block and do a nice nitrous kit for the nice bump in power for least bucks,
refills start to add up and if you use the engine on nitrous alot it accelerates the wear. keep on top of the nitrous system maintenance and you should be fine.
I favor the blower because you are ready anytime and don't have to hassle with running out of the giggle gas. nitrous isn't that great for a high speed long duration pull.
a crate motor with nitrous is much cheaper in the short run, but I still favor a built engine as any problems can quickly hurt the head gaskets, blow a plenum ect.....
the nitrous kits ar much better and if you stay around 100 hp the stock engine shold live a long and happy life and you would likely be VERY happy with a 100 extra HP and torq feels like. it's a real kick.
up around 150 you really need to upgrade the fuel system and pay attention to a good dyno tune as you are reaching the hp limits.
I would buy the short block and do a nice nitrous kit for the nice bump in power for least bucks,
refills start to add up and if you use the engine on nitrous alot it accelerates the wear. keep on top of the nitrous system maintenance and you should be fine.
I favor the blower because you are ready anytime and don't have to hassle with running out of the giggle gas. nitrous isn't that great for a high speed long duration pull.
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From: Dallas TX
Originally Posted by Rkreigh
a blower engine will get into so big initial investment, and I believe you should only run a blower with the better bottom end.
a crate motor with nitrous is much cheaper in the short run, but I still favor a built engine as any problems can quickly hurt the head gaskets, blow a plenum ect.....
the nitrous kits ar much better and if you stay around 100 hp the stock engine shold live a long and happy life and you would likely be VERY happy with a 100 extra HP and torq feels like. it's a real kick.
up around 150 you really need to upgrade the fuel system and pay attention to a good dyno tune as you are reaching the hp limits.
I would buy the short block and do a nice nitrous kit for the nice bump in power for least bucks,
refills start to add up and if you use the engine on nitrous alot it accelerates the wear. keep on top of the nitrous system maintenance and you should be fine.
I favor the blower because you are ready anytime and don't have to hassle with running out of the giggle gas. nitrous isn't that great for a high speed long duration pull.
a crate motor with nitrous is much cheaper in the short run, but I still favor a built engine as any problems can quickly hurt the head gaskets, blow a plenum ect.....
the nitrous kits ar much better and if you stay around 100 hp the stock engine shold live a long and happy life and you would likely be VERY happy with a 100 extra HP and torq feels like. it's a real kick.
up around 150 you really need to upgrade the fuel system and pay attention to a good dyno tune as you are reaching the hp limits.
I would buy the short block and do a nice nitrous kit for the nice bump in power for least bucks,
refills start to add up and if you use the engine on nitrous alot it accelerates the wear. keep on top of the nitrous system maintenance and you should be fine.
I favor the blower because you are ready anytime and don't have to hassle with running out of the giggle gas. nitrous isn't that great for a high speed long duration pull.
new motor? Why? I have an LT1 w/ only 24k miles.
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From: Lahaina Hi
What he means is if you make a mistake the motor is not that big a deal to replace.
Supercharge an LT1 I would not.
The crank does not have a key way to hold the balancer in place and everyone I know that has tried has tire and belt problems.
Throws the belt off the engine.
I run a 125 shot of nitrous and have for over a year and a half.
I turn low to mid 11's.
This is my 94 vert.
Barry Grant has a very good lt1 kit and I like playing with the computer .
You will need drag radials to keep the car on the track and the investment will be about 1500.00 if you do it right.
A supercharger will be about 7,000 when you are done.
Remember you have powder rods and hypertech pistons not a very strong bottom end.
I would run the nitrous.
Turn it on when you want and turn it off when you want does not interfear with the driveability of the car at all when not used.
Iwould check this link out and read a little about nitrous http://www.idavette.net/techno.htm
Supercharge an LT1 I would not.
The crank does not have a key way to hold the balancer in place and everyone I know that has tried has tire and belt problems.
Throws the belt off the engine.
I run a 125 shot of nitrous and have for over a year and a half.
I turn low to mid 11's.
This is my 94 vert.
Barry Grant has a very good lt1 kit and I like playing with the computer .
You will need drag radials to keep the car on the track and the investment will be about 1500.00 if you do it right.
A supercharger will be about 7,000 when you are done.
Remember you have powder rods and hypertech pistons not a very strong bottom end.
I would run the nitrous.
Turn it on when you want and turn it off when you want does not interfear with the driveability of the car at all when not used.
Iwould check this link out and read a little about nitrous http://www.idavette.net/techno.htm
Last edited by REDC4CORVETTE; Dec 10, 2004 at 02:58 AM.
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Originally Posted by MrArmyAnt
I have a 94 corvette, auto, lt1, with 24k miles. Is nos ok? Would supercharger be better? which is cheaper in the long run?
I'll send photo & details if interested.
