Nitrous...

[Vettefan87]

How much HP are people running on stock L98's? A guy I know wants me to get a kit for the vette and run anywhere from 125-150HP. But I think thats a tad high. I was thinking more around the range of 100HP, is that doable?

How much are the kits for the C4's, the bottle the TB plate, everything? He thinks I can mount a long skinny bottle right over the speakers in the rear so I can also have the top down if I wish.

Thanks

 

[Im1ru2]

adding nitrous

I am not an expert ,but from reading these forums for several years now, I would'nt take a chance with nitrous. Their are a lot of mod's that could be done to add a few more ponies,but unless you are willing to destroy your motor for a quick/cheap thrill,don't do it :nono. unless , you have already changed out your pistons,and a few hardened parts on both your bottom end and top end that would handle the higher temp's etc. I would bet that you would melt/blow your pistons (at least) after just a couple of runs.
Sorry to be a downer, but I would rather you have your stock corvette still running, than sitting dead,awaiting a major heart bypass.
Plus Nitros is for short lived rice burners anyways
Save the wave Jamm'in Jeff

 

[vetteboy86]

There are alot of variables, but guys have been able to run consistant, and safe with nitrous. I know there is a difference between a dry shot and a wet shot, and one of them is better.

However it turns out Nitrous is not something you can just slap on, it will take careful setup, and tuning to make it reliable, and safe.

 

[DRTH VTR]

The wet system is supposed to be safer. It decreases the chance of running lean, which is what produces detonation. I have thought about a 100HP shot for my C5. It can be done for under $1000.

 

[Sunstroked]

Nitrous has been around for a long time now. I installed a system on a car more than 25 yrs ago. Its come so far and is very popular for huge instant h.p. But the downside to it is cost of bottle refills, and running out of gas at the most inopportune times. Its real purpose is at the drag strip where you can have several bottles and change them out after a few passes, because in reality thats about all you get. Less than a minute per bottle. I guess you probably knew all this already, but what makes more sense for street applications is super charging or turbo charging your car. Of course initial costs are higher, but you got the power when you want it.