Engine question

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Originally Posted by 92FoxBody

I'm talking about a 1/4 mile race here. No roll races in my stang! They're dogs on the top end. And they might not have been designed for boost or spray but I know people who have been running a 150 shot for 3+ years... And still have the same head gaskets ALL in the tune. I'm not worried about twisties either...My car can go around a turn, don't ge me wrong. But I'm not going to walk up to a supra owner and tell him I'll rip him a new one... Thanks for the info guys!

For what it's worth, I agree. I have some experience tuning nitrous in 1000hp+ Mkiv Supras...normally to help spool a large turbo more quickly. Nitrous is nothing more than chemical-based forced induction. If you tune properly for it, including 'net' a/f ratios, and timing adjustments, with proper control systems for the nitrous to include (but not limited to) bottle heater for consistent pressure, a test system to ensure the fuel solenoids are working, rpm limits, WOT switch, progressive/multi-stage control, etc. then nitrous can be just as reliable as any other forced induction system. It's only when folks take short-cuts and (for example) add in a quick-and-dirty 'dry-shot' that problems occur.