Need Advice:: My C5R LSX Build!!!!
08-18-2012, 07:23 AM
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Need Advice:: My C5R LSX Build!!!! i've been working on my camaro now for a few years and i'm stuck on what to do about the type of engine i want. All Motor High Compression or N2O engine using a fogger. As of now i need to order my pistons so i have to make up my mind, nitrous pistons or motor pistons...
You can see my build in my garage photos, I want to know if i could possibly run in the 5's 1/8 mile on motor, if so that would be great. I just dont know anymore if the nitrous is cost worthy with 4$ lb bottle refills and the C20 fuel i'll need 2 run?
If i go all motor i'll need to use the N2O money for a Dry Sump Setup/ these are not cheap 12-1800$$
Here's a few of my parts to give you an idea:
GM LSX block
Lunati Pro series crank
ETP C5R 295 cc heads
Pro Mod Billet Aluminum Rods
Carys Performance Induction 4500 intake
Jesel Rockers
You can see my build in my garage photos, I want to know if i could possibly run in the 5's 1/8 mile on motor, if so that would be great. I just dont know anymore if the nitrous is cost worthy with 4$ lb bottle refills and the C20 fuel i'll need 2 run?
If i go all motor i'll need to use the N2O money for a Dry Sump Setup/ these are not cheap 12-1800$$
Here's a few of my parts to give you an idea:
GM LSX block
Lunati Pro series crank
ETP C5R 295 cc heads
Pro Mod Billet Aluminum Rods
Carys Performance Induction 4500 intake
Jesel Rockers
08-18-2012, 08:25 AM
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No doubt NOS can can make crazy power but you'll most likely have better
reliability with an NA combo. From my experience and several friends who
have sprayed various combos for over 20 years, nitrous is great in small
doses however the temptation is always there to jet it up. Nothing sucks
more than running your best time and then wrecking pistons, ring lands, and
cylinder walls because something wasn't perfect with the tune...fuel pressure,
timing, plug heat range, etc. If you have the pocket book AND the ambition
to remove and repair the engine if neccesary then have at it but my vote
would be for a big inch NA combo...460-480 cid and I'd bet your goals of
5 second eigth mile passes would be possible
reliability with an NA combo. From my experience and several friends who
have sprayed various combos for over 20 years, nitrous is great in small
doses however the temptation is always there to jet it up. Nothing sucks
more than running your best time and then wrecking pistons, ring lands, and
cylinder walls because something wasn't perfect with the tune...fuel pressure,
timing, plug heat range, etc. If you have the pocket book AND the ambition
to remove and repair the engine if neccesary then have at it but my vote
would be for a big inch NA combo...460-480 cid and I'd bet your goals of
5 second eigth mile passes would be possible
