shandy294

Will a dry shot (75hp?) hurt a stock engine if not used too much? I don't know a thing about nitrous (duh) so I'm asking...cheap hp.

one03sierra

iTrader: (1)

cheap horsepower--no. 75 shot. for the most part will be ok. but remember that all nitrous is bad at one point or another. good luck. oh yay the tranny will let go first.

shandy294

Thanks. I guess I meant cheaper(than a cam,etc.) rather than cheap. Yeah,the 4l60e doesn't seem like the strongest. What does it do to the pistons,cyl walls and the rest?

one03sierra

iTrader: (1)

i think it will be cool. it really doesnt damage a whole lot as long as you give it a break now and then. i always try to log mine evryonce in a while to check the fuel and timing. go for it.

SallyDaGMC

my instructor told me that for every sec nos is injected it is the same as putting 10,000miles of wear on your engine and tranny

snoman

The bigger problem with a dry shot is engine leaning out under load momentarily of longer term with a 75 hp shot. Detenation can destroy it real quick.

F8L Z71

LOL

So in a 12second run you just took out 120,000 miles of life from your engine and tranny? God damn, 2 12s passes and it's time for a new motor. hahahaha You're teacher was a dolt.

In all seriousness. Nitrous is just as bad as any other power adder that gives you a substantial increase in power. More power always = reduced longevity.


A dry shot when used in moderation will work great as long as you have sufficient sized injectors and fuel pump. If your injector duty cycle is real high you run even more of a risk in blowing something up. All it takes is for one injector to lock up and you'll be looking up local junk yards for a new motor. So if you can't afford to break ANYTHING then I sugest waiting till you can afford it to put the kit on. Just my .02.

shandy294

Thanks for the replies....injector duty cycles and too lean possibilities...reminds me how little I know about computer-controlled engines.
One thing I was wondering...before or after the MAF sensor matter?...I have a open air filter.

snoman

Before MAF if it is a dry shot otherwise it will leanout for sure.

shandy294

Thanks.