Drag Racing Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
View Poll Results: Heads or Nitrous
Ported LS6s
36.36%
Nitrous Kit
63.64%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

Heads or NO2??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 9, 2011 | 06:47 PM
  #1  
223HAWK's Avatar
Thread Starter
10 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,283
Likes: 1
From: Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Default Heads or NO2??

Im thinking of adding a bottle to my car. Its a MS4 6 speed with 4:56s. At first I planned on staying N/A..but after buddys cars get faster and faster I want to stay on top. I really dont know my goals with the car, its just a weekend toy. I love how everything works (ac heat ect) but Im wainting to go faster.

I figure porting a set of LS6 heads cost about what a good nitrous kit and whatever else I need.

What would you guy do? Iv never been a nitrous fan but a blower or any real kinda boost is out of my reach..
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2011 | 01:49 PM
  #2  
krissoto's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 863
Likes: 0
From: Bonne Terre, MO
Default

nitrous is awesome, takes a lil to figure out, but once done, you can really use it to get moving fast. It can get expensive tho filling bottles, takes time waiting for your bottle to reach good temp to get the best hit outta the bottle. your not going to hit the same power #'s by just doing heads, not even close, but then you don't have to worry about spending $ every wknd on filling your bottle. I have to admit, once you get nitrous in your blood, its hard to find an cure to get rid of it. It is bada$$.
Could be costly tho good kit, bottle heater, purge, would be good idea for a controller being your an m6. GL
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2011 | 04:40 PM
  #3  
SSmoken's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,140
Likes: 0
From: S.W. Missouri
Default

i think you know my input lol. even if you change your mind, a kit can be removed easily.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2011 | 04:59 PM
  #4  
223HAWK's Avatar
Thread Starter
10 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,283
Likes: 1
From: Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Default

Originally Posted by SSmoken
i think you know my input lol. even if you change your mind, a kit can be removed easily.
Duh..gotta make sure you and the other boys from "Hardcore" dont out run me lol.

Iv really been thinking about it lately..
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2011 | 05:17 PM
  #5  
SSmoken's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,140
Likes: 0
From: S.W. Missouri
Default

Originally Posted by 223HAWK
Duh..gotta make sure you and the other boys from "Hardcore" dont out run me lol.

Iv really been thinking about it lately..
its cheap / easy hp for the most part. give it a try. once you spray it im sure you will like the feel. if not sell it and get some nice heads lol.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2011 | 05:22 PM
  #6  
MYSTIC-1SC's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 3,277
Likes: 14
Default

If you cant get both go ahead and get a good nitrous setup. You wont regret it.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2011 | 05:23 PM
  #7  
223HAWK's Avatar
Thread Starter
10 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,283
Likes: 1
From: Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Default

Yeah Im afraid Ill need to change gears. Wes says try it and see what happens.. Im in Kansas for a few more weeks but when I get back I plan on gettin real serious about gettin a kit. I like the Nitrous Outlet kits..seem to be clean and a lot of guys use them. My main worry is how good the Solenoids are..
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2011 | 05:59 PM
  #8  
AChotrod's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 9,896
Likes: 1
From: Chicago area
Default

I say build NA power then put a kit on it. Doing it the other way around is almost cheating in my book.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 10, 2011 | 06:35 PM
  #9  
BayAreaSS's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,240
Likes: 2
From: Bay Area, CA (Pittsburg)
Default

spray it now and buy heads when you get bored
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 02:58 AM
  #10  
SSmoken's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,140
Likes: 0
From: S.W. Missouri
Default

Originally Posted by 223HAWK
Yeah Im afraid Ill need to change gears. Wes says try it and see what happens.. Im in Kansas for a few more weeks but when I get back I plan on gettin real serious about gettin a kit. I like the Nitrous Outlet kits..seem to be clean and a lot of guys use them. My main worry is how good the Solenoids are..
ive seen alot of people use those kits and they seem to like em. havent heard anything negative that ive read.
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 06:44 AM
  #11  
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
Internet Mechanic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,830
Likes: 2
From: Wallingford CT
Default

$$$ For ET the Nitrous is the best choice, and no one said you need to run 150, even a 100 would make the car siginifgantly faster.

There are times on SOME LS1's that the head change does not always make a signifigant increase in HP.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:46 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE