Will i blow my engine ?
Posted by m6_j@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 13 comments
I have an ls3 stock bottom end fbo cammed and i got nitrous wet shot im planning to do 100 shot and pull 4degree of timing using diablosport i3
cdabc123@reddit
if you keep the tune right it would survive for abit. Most motors blow up going lean or hit some other tuning issue.
m6_j@reddit (OP)
My car is already running rich and my fuel system is healthy
string_flickin@reddit
If your running rich then its not healthy
cdabc123@reddit
no running rich is not a bad sign if you know what your tune is doing and plan on adding nitrous.
string_flickin@reddit
He doesn't sense the question
cdabc123@reddit
Ya if you keep the fueling right it would likely work. the stock bottom can take the power. Nitrous always has a risk of damage, could be a backfire blowing the intake up. Some cams are not good for nitrous.
You should pay a expert a few bucks for a opinion on the tune or build. There are people who know LOTS about nitrous on relatively stock ls setups. Most people on reddit are super dumb lol.
WoodenNet8388@reddit
Only one way to find out for sure - fuckin send it
6speeddakota@reddit
You're right on track with the typical rule for timing, 2 degrees per 50 hp. With the stock bottom end, the best way to ensure it's not going to annihilate the tops of the pistons is to increase the ring gaps.
Check out Richard Holdner's YouTube channel, he does everything LS and his channel is a very valuable resource.
Occams_RZR900@reddit
I mean sure, that’s always the risk to gaining performance. There is no free ride, everything comes at a cost. When you start building for performance, reliability starts to diminish.
jrileyy229@reddit
You might
RagingAnus69@reddit
If you're asking this I'm assuming you're not working out of a well kitted garage where you're tasting individual parts and ensuring everything is in top shape to take that kind of stress.
In which case the answer is that there's only one way to find out: send it and see what happens.
If you're worried about it, don't do it. That simple.
One-Butterscotch4332@reddit
Make sure you record it
overheightexit@reddit
Maybe.