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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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I have been checking out nitrous systems for the C6 and it seems that I see alot of them which show 80-100-150-180 shot capability. I know that the C5 systems usually showed 75-100-125-150. Is the larger engine capable of taking a 180 shot? I know that MOST recommended not going larger than a 150 on the LS1, has the max recommended shot increased on the LS2 due to better fuel pump, larger engine, etc. or is a 150 still the norm for the most it can take while keeping stock and tuning? Thanks for the input

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My personal limit is going to be a 150shot. I will have a good tune, race fuel, colder-plugs, and window switch.
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A 150 is generally cosidered the safe max shot. Now if your willing to make sure your fuel system is up to snuff and your full tune is spot on a 200rwhp shot can be handle easily. I would, and do, run this 200 in a multi stage or progressively. I have hit the 200 on a stock block and currently am running a 180, and I run it very hard, no issues to date with approx 150 passes.
The multi stg and/or progressive hits will help break up the giant, all in one hit, torque spike. This is the real enemy of a stock long block, massive torque at low rpms. So split your shot up some and allow the stock block to live and you can still go way fast.
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A 150 is generally cosidered the safe max shot. Now if your willing to make sure your fuel system is up to snuff and your full tune is spot on a 200rwhp shot can be handle easily. I would, and do, run this 200 in a multi stage or progressively. I have hit the 200 on a stock block and currently am running a 180, and I run it very hard, no issues to date with approx 150 passes.
The multi stg and/or progressive hits will help break up the giant, all in one hit, torque spike. This is the real enemy of a stock long block, massive torque at low rpms. So split your shot up some and allow the stock block to live and you can still go way fast.
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Good stuff, thanks Robert. Do you guys do installs? Thanks

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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 02:26 AM
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Good stuff, thanks Robert. Do you guys do installs? Thanks

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I do some for locals.
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I am doing a 175hp shot and the C6 is running great, acutally thinking of going up to 200hp shot. I will keep you guys posted.

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guess you guys are looking to kill your motors quick.
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Originally Posted by Z-51 POWER
I am doing a 175hp shot and the C6 is running great, acutally thinking of going up to 200hp shot. I will keep you guys posted.

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what kit and what kind off times
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Originally Posted by 99 C-5 F1C VETTE
guess you guys are looking to kill your motors quick.
Naw, not true at all, look at my post. There are many doing 150/180/200 and no issues. Now with that said, once you get above 180 on a stock long block unless it's progressive or multi staged, yes you may wear your engine a little faster. But remember, if everything is right on your only running the higher cylinder pressures for about 10 sec at a time. Going fast, whether a blower, turbo or nitrous there is allways a certain amount of risk, with none really being safer than the other.
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Originally Posted by dennis50nj
what kit and what kind off times
The kit that I am using is sold by Nitrous Direct and times well I do not have a set of slicks to go to the track so I have not wasted my time...here in Puerto Rico we run in the street and a week ago I ran from a rolling start with an STI that does 10.8sec @ 128mph and I was in front by half a car length up to 5th. Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by Z-51 POWER
The kit that I am using is sold by Nitrous Direct and times well I do not have a set of slicks to go to the track so I have not wasted my time...here in Puerto Rico we run in the street and a week ago I ran from a rolling start with an STI that does 10.8sec @ 128mph and I was in front by half a car length up to 5th. Hope this helps.

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thanks Manuel any other mods
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Z-51 POWER
The kit that I am using is sold by Nitrous Direct and times well I do not have a set of slicks to go to the track so I have not wasted my time...here in Puerto Rico we run in the street and a week ago I ran from a rolling start with an STI that does 10.8sec @ 128mph and I was in front by half a car length up to 5th. Hope this helps.

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Manuel
Can't go wrong with Nitrous Direct, but I might be a little biased? Which kit did you get, NX or CF and wet or dry?
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Originally Posted by dennis50nj
thanks Manuel any other mods
Yes;
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Originally Posted by Robert56
Can't go wrong with Nitrous Direct, but I might be a little biased? Which kit did you get, NX or CF and wet or dry?
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I really do not know, plus I did not buy the bottle from them. I got it here locally...I have a 25lb chrome bottle!

Regards,
Manuel

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Originally Posted by Z-51 POWER
I really do not know, plus I did not buy the bottle from them. I got it here locally...I have a 25lb chrome bottle!

Regards,
Manuel
Cool, you have almost as much nitrous as me. I run dual 15lb'ers for a total of 30lbs.
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