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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Hi Tom what do u think of nos for my engine, I would like a super charger but I don't think I could afford it. What say you. Thanks
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Hi Tom what do u think of nos for my engine, I would like a super charger but I don't think I could afford it. What say you. Thanks
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Nos is about the hardest thing you can do on an engine. FI is easier on the parts. Just something to consider.
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Hi Tom what do u think of nos for my engine, I would like a super charger but I don't think I could afford it. What say you. Thanks
Gary, the cam we used in your engine really isn't the greatest cam for a blower application. However it will work. I would think with your present mods a blower kit using a Vortech head unit will get you around 560+ to the wheels or there abouts. I don't really car for NOS, its hard on the parts and takes room out of your trunk space. But if its instant satisfaction that you are looking for, NOS will do the trick.
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Thanks Tom, understood
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Ive seen superchargers melt or break pistons. But I have NOS completly blow a motor to bits ( Broken crank, rods, pistons, block, heads, and shoved the intake up into the hood). It doesnt happen often and is pretty safe when set up properyly and moderate. Just dont get a misfire.
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