180 shot?
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180 shot?
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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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.
Robert
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.
Robert
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Originally Posted by Robert56
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.
Robert
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.
Robert
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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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Manuel
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Manuel
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Originally Posted by 99 C-5 F1C VETTE
guess you guys are looking to kill your motors quick.
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Originally Posted by dennis50nj
what kit and what kind off times
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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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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
Regards,
Manuel
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From: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Originally Posted by dennis50nj
thanks Manuel any other mods
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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?
Robert
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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!
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Manuel
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Manuel
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