LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 02-02-2009, 06:27 PM
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my mods r in sig. i just bought a 75 shot and wondering if my bottom end will be safe. what do u guys think? and what is the biggest shot of spray i can put on my car without hurting ne thing?
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Originally Posted by dante1313
my mods r in sig. i just bought a 75 shot and wondering if my bottom end will be safe. what do u guys think? and what is the biggest shot of spray i can put on my car without hurting ne thing?
IMO, anything at or under a 150 shot is fine for a stock bottom end. Anything less than a 100 shot just bolt-on and spray, anything over a 100 shot will require some tuning to be safe. Make sure you use 91 or higher octane.
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ok thanks!
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Originally Posted by dante1313
ok thanks!
No problem, enjoy the addiction. Just don't be surprised when your first bottle is empty after the first weekend.

I need to get back on the spray...
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im looking into nitrous at the moment..... for future ideas
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spray the **** out of it you will love every second
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I like pushin a 150 shot through mine. Puts a big fat *** grin on your face.
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A local shop owner told me 125 wet no problem on a stock bottom end. Told me he ran his LT on that setup forever. Car had over 200k when he tore it down. And it wasnt broke, he just went in a different direction with the build.
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im also concidering the spray route, my car runs great but the body needs paint, the dash is cracked, yadda, yadda. however i dont know if i should fix that stuff or through a mod to it (nitrous) right now i have a cold air, air foil, super comp headers, full exhaust, shift kit, chip, and egr and ac delete. if i put a 75 or 100 shot what am i looking at and will a 100 shot break the tires loose if i spray after it shifts into second
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oh yeah i just have falken 255 50 16 tires on it
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Originally Posted by buckner01
will a 100 shot break the tires loose if i spray after it shifts into second
auto or manual?
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auto with shift kit
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I too agree about 150 and under on the stock bottom end...but if you use the search there are tons of threads about it. I also believe it is in the stickies in the nitrous forum. Good luck and happy spraying!


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any idea what i would run on and off spray ive only had the car on the road for about a month so i havent ran it down a track yet
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^ number of variables you would have to elaborate on before any of us could make an educated guess
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I'm spraying 100 shot for the 1st. time on mine, its not enough LOL, i'll be stepping up to a 125, then 150 max, but i'll mostly stay on the 125 shot, just make sure you get all the safety stuff & a good fuel pump & have the PCM tuned for the nitrous , 100 shot is cool at 1st., but it gets old quick, this o'le motor just laughs at it , even at 160K, so don't sweat it, just spray it!!
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Originally Posted by dante1313
my mods r in sig. i just bought a 75 shot and wondering if my bottom end will be safe. what do u guys think? and what is the biggest shot of spray i can put on my car without hurting ne thing?
Don't know how long it's gonna last, but at 360rwhp NA and another 130rwhp with the nitrous it sure is fun. 31k stock bottom end.
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Originally Posted by buckner01
auto with shift kit

depends on your tires.

shitty tires will probably spin a little.




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