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Mar 7, 2013 | 09:32 PM

ElTorro

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Nitrous Installed......

I have a 1998 corvette, stock and just had nitrous installed. I'm able to increase from 50 HP up to 200 HP. My car is a 350 HP. Any suggestions for the nitrous increase? 50, 100, 150, or 200??? What would be safe???

Mar 7, 2013 | 09:51 PM

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assuming a stock bottom end, reasonable miles on the engine, and well maintained engine, I would think a safe max nitrous boost would be 125hp used wisely. Also, make sure you have the proper safety switches and timing in place as well. Good luck.

Mar 7, 2013 | 09:54 PM

frenchsquared

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Make sure you don't go lean. I would agree with 125 shot.
Most nitrous disasters are from leaning the engine out.

Mar 7, 2013 | 09:56 PM

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125 shot will bring a huge smile to your face ! Just get the right plugs.

Mar 7, 2013 | 09:58 PM

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Guys thanks for the info... My vet has 42,000 miles, Corsa exhaust, performance tune by Tom Wong. So, the suggestion would be 125 shot. I had the cold fusion style installed.

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:03 PM

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The reason for the nitrous install is cause my son owns a 2011 WRX STI hatchback stock and is always bragging how he's faster than me. So, unbeknownst to him I installed the nitrous kit. Seriously what's my chance of taking him now!!

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:14 PM

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you will destroy a stock WRX/STI with a 125 shot.

It will be night and day difference.

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:15 PM

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SPEED750 when you say right plugs - please educate me. I'm a novice to this type of an awesome car!!!! Once you go Corvette there is no turning back..

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Mar 7, 2013 | 10:16 PM

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Thanks for your comment.... Any other advice for my car?

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:37 PM

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Rule of thumb is shot should be half your HP. N2O is fun and since you have the luxury of adjustable regulator start low drive around and work your way up to your comfort and see how the car responds.

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:40 PM

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Thanks for your comment.... Any other advice for my car?

Go to the Forced Induction forum and read the stickies for more info.

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:44 PM

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Have you had your car tuned since you added the nitrous?

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:46 PM

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No I have not. I had it done about 6 months ago.

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:47 PM

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SPEED750 when you say right plugs - please educate me. I'm a novice to this type of an awesome car!!!! Once you go Corvette there is no turning back..

You can also go here for some basics:
http://www.go-fast.org/z28/new_to_nitrous.html

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:55 PM

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No I have not. I had it done about 6 months ago.

You will have to make some changes to the tune for the nitrous, That is a must.

Mar 7, 2013 | 11:19 PM

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if it is a wet system you do not have to tune much.

Mar 7, 2013 | 11:26 PM

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Yes it is a wet kit

Mar 8, 2013 | 12:04 AM

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A stock STI is faster than your corvette?? Do you have an auto??

Mar 8, 2013 | 12:58 AM

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Tell us more about your car. Stick? Tires?
A 125 shot in low gear might turn you around in a hurry.
I think you also want to make sure the traction control is off before use.
125 horse is like adding heads, cam and headers at the touch of a button.

I think it may be smart to start at the low end of the scale and work your way up.

Ron