wagner Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ok, I am getting to the point where I need to finalize what I am going to do with the car. Right now I am leaning toward boosting the car, but have not ruled out Nitrous 100% I know the general pros vs cons of each but looking for more input and have been all over LS1tech on this. I am looking for input from locals who have been there done that. The final goal with the car is the ability to click off mid to low 10s, able to still drive on the street to the track, no reliability issues. Now I know there will be some trade offs and the car won't have stock street manners, but I am ok with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm biased, you know what I could do with your car if you turn me loose on it. Seriously though, you can do nitrous cheap enough and even switch to a turbo later, obviously a turbo has a higher up front cost, and nitrous will make up for it with bottle fills. They are both fun. Even more seriously just get a damn turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ta Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I have ran n2o for 4 years now. its a love hate relationship. go turbo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 N2O or build N/A car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 , no reliability issues. Leave it alone then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm biased, you know what I could do with your car if you turn me loose on it. Seriously though, you can do nitrous cheap enough and even switch to a turbo later, obviously a turbo has a higher up front cost, and nitrous will make up for it with bottle fills. They are both fun. Even more seriously just get a damn turbo. I know what you could do with the car, and that is why I know if I put Nitrous on the car I would become an addict. Good feedback so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Are you going to modify the engine to be a nitrous car, or are you just talking about adding nitrous to what you have? If it's just adding to what you have, nitrous has to be way more convenient in terms of set up, etc. Bolt some stuff on and presto! - instant HP, torque, and fun. Of course, there's always the pain in the ass of having to fill a nitrous bottle. And, once the bottle's out, it's out. Additionally, a turbo is always "on." However, if it's me, and I just want to go 10's, I'd likely start out with nitrous and see if I could accomplish my goals that way. Way less time and money involved with nitrous. However, if that didn't work out, then I'd consider going the more labor-intensive (but likely larger potential gains) turbo route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 You have an auto go Turbo and make the power all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Are you going to modify the engine to be a nitrous car, or are you just talking about adding nitrous to what you have? If it's just adding to what you have, nitrous has to be way more convenient in terms of set up, etc. Bolt some stuff on and presto! - instant HP, torque, and fun. Of course, there's always the pain in the ass of having to fill a nitrous bottle. And, once the bottle's out, it's out. Additionally, a turbo is always "on." However, if it's me, and I just want to go 10's, I'd likely start out with nitrous and see if I could accomplish my goals that way. Way less time and money involved with nitrous. However, if that didn't work out, then I'd consider going the more labor-intensive (but likely larger potential gains) turbo route. I will be adding nitrous to the car as it sits now. The instant fix of nitrous is what keeps drawing me to it, but the cost of building a really good nitrous motor down the line is keeping me away. This will be done it two steps when it comes to the motor: 1. Get power adder on car as it is. 2. Build motor for power adder that can deal with the wick being turned up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm biased, you know what I could do with your car if you turn me loose on it. Seriously though, you can do nitrous cheap enough and even switch to a turbo later, obviously a turbo has a higher up front cost, and nitrous will make up for it with bottle fills. They are both fun. Even more seriously just get a damn turbo. this ^ Are you going to modify the engine to be a nitrous car, or are you just talking about adding nitrous to what you have? If it's just adding to what you have, nitrous has to be way more convenient in terms of set up, etc. Bolt some stuff on and presto! - instant HP, torque, and fun. Of course, there's always the pain in the ass of having to fill a nitrous bottle. And, once the bottle's out, it's out. Additionally, a turbo is always "on." However, if it's me, and I just want to go 10's, I'd likely start out with nitrous and see if I could accomplish my goals that way. Way less time and money involved with nitrous. However, if that didn't work out, then I'd consider going the more labor-intensive (but likely larger potential gains) turbo route. I plan on spraying mine into the 10's I hope. Then trying my best to take it easy, leave it be and prepare for a bigger upgrade later on when I feel like putting out the upfront $ for a full boosted setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I will be adding nitrous to the car as it sits now. The instant fix of nitrous is what keeps drawing me to it, but the cost of building a really good nitrous motor down the line is keeping me away. This will be done it two steps when it comes to the motor: 1. Get power adder on car as it is. 2. Build motor for power adder that can deal with the wick being turned up 1. Go with nitrous. 2. Analyze results. 3. Make decision on what to do next given your results with nitrous. This is a no-brainer to me, my friend. There will always be big turbos out there waiting to be put on your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Sell your car and buy Brian's so he can Join the Mustang club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Sell your car and buy Brian's so he can Join the Mustang club. Don't have the capital to make up the difference to buy his car, or I would have a while back. Besides I already have some supporting mods for my build that I am not going to get rid of anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I would get the turbo setup sorted out now and than when its time for big boy motor its all ready to go. Nitrous works well and its cheap, always has and always will. LSx motors respond to it very well but a turbo would be WAY cooler and have a WOW factor and not a ehh factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 From an engineering standpoint, nitrous is everything boost is, already cooled. With the proper means to control and manage it, can't see how you could go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Nitrous works well and its cheap, always has and always will. LSx motors respond to it very well but a turbo would be WAY cooler and have a WOW factor and not a ehh factor LISTEN YOU JERK IT'S SUPER COOL TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND PURGE YOUR NITROUS LINES AND HAVE EVERYONE THINK YOU'RE A BIG TIME STREET RACER. PSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH PSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 From an engineering standpoint, nitrous is everything boost is, already cooled. With the proper means to control and manage it, can't see how you could go wrong. This is a very good and valid point. and yes purging is the awesomness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 ...boost is ALWAYS there..... :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 LISTEN YOU JERK IT'S SUPER COOL TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND PURGE YOUR NITROUS LINES AND HAVE EVERYONE THINK YOU'RE A BIG TIME STREET RACER. PSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH PSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Or just idle in all quiet and innocent until its time to unleash the trans brake and anti lag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Don a quality nitrous set up and don't tell anyone shit. Profit on some call outs and buy a turbo with said money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinHawk1647545499 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 or just do a complete turbo system then try to switch the tranny to hold the power but never finish it like me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01WS6 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Well as you know I did have N2O on my Transam. I bought a kit real cheap then made it better. I did like it and made awesome power with the shot I was using. Problem was I never used it. Now I know you do a lot more track time then I ever have so you will get your uses out of it. Honestly if I could have went back I would rather do boost. I guess I like having that power all the time and not once in a while esp just driving around. Did Phil sell my old kit yet? That would be perfect for your car as I had the switches, brackets, and right size gauge made for the F-body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I would do cam and nitrous. If your aiming for 10's I would think that would be the best/ cheapest, at least initially. Not to mention A little more reliable than just a huge shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 ...boost is ALWAYS there..... :thumbup: KillJoy So are the headaches and cost that go along with boost. I know MANY MANY people that started into boosted cars, only for it to end up a never ending (or running?) project. Ahem see below. ;-) :lolguy: or just do a complete turbo system then try to switch the tranny to hold the power but never finish it like me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Obvious answer is obvious... Both. Like a boss. :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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