Give me some opinions on the two if ya have any -- for the 5.7 of course. I have no experience with either.
Josh Brown
11-18-2004, 06:57 PM
No supercharger out yet and I bet Nos will cut the life of your engine significantly.
MagnumFreak
11-18-2004, 07:31 PM
I wish procharger would build a system for the Magnum. Unfortunately no one has been able to crack the computer to allow full optimization of the supercharger.
If you go with NOS go with a small boost. 35-65 or so HP. Go any bigger and you might not like the results (these engines are pretty expensive)
Dracos
11-18-2004, 08:02 PM
......bottles are for babies........I'd rather be Blown.....
My favorite bumper sticker
Scottcba1
11-18-2004, 08:13 PM
There is a member on this site that runs a 100 or 125shot of Nitrous in his hemi powered Ram and he hasnt had any problems or ill effects. He is able to get his RC longbed ram to run mid 12's!
-Scott :cool:
Josh Brown
11-18-2004, 08:14 PM
Ya but how long has he been doing it? Let's see him in five years.
Scottcba1
11-18-2004, 08:25 PM
Lets see a S/C motor(with stock internals) in five years as well. Stress is stress it all adds up over time.
I am not arguing with you, I am not a huge fan of nitrous but bang for the buck it cant be beat. Also the fact that there isnt a S/C setup for the car yet the nitrous is his only option unless he is gunna fabricate something.
-Scott :cool:
Josh Brown
11-18-2004, 08:27 PM
you are right, it just seems that a SC would be more controlled, more horor stories about Nitrous I guess.
ELDuce
11-19-2004, 12:15 PM
SuperCahrged is the way to go. No need to fiil tanks and always have the power at the push of the gas.
g3gtsboy
11-27-2004, 09:14 AM
No supercharger out yet and I bet Nos will cut the life of your engine significantly.
Josh, obviously you know nothing about nitrous or forced induction. Nitrous done correctly does not pose a significant risk to engine life. Nitrous needs to be used properly with the correct safety equipment. RPM window switch, WOT activation and / or "wet" kit that delivers extra fuel so you dont have an ultra-lean condition. Good cheap horsepower. I'm sure a 5.7ltr could easily take a 100 or 150 shot without long term engine trouble.
Nitrous Oxide Myths
1. "I'm not using nitrous, that stuff'll blow up my engine!"
While nitrous oxide has the potential to cause engine damage, it can provide years of safe and effective horsepower gains if installed and operated properly. Obviously, an expert on how to utilize nitrous oxide should be consulted before a kit is installed.
2. "How can my stock engine deal with the additional horsepower?"
There are no guarantees when increasing engine performance above the manufacturer's specifications. However, most manufacturers have a "safety margin" designed into their engines that allows for increases in horsepower with no detrimental effects. Also, because the use of nitrous oxide is driver controlled, its exposure to your engine occurs when desired only, allowing the engine to operate under normal conditions most of the time.
3. "Is it legal to use nitrous oxide?"
Yes, as long as the components have a certification number. However, an irritated or uninformed police officer may still write a ticket if he sees a nitrous oxide container. It is then up to the individual to appear in court and prove the system's legality.
4. "What if the bottle blows up?!"
Nitrous oxide itself is not flammable. It does contain a high amount of oxygen which, when combined with fuel, causes a more rapid and powerful explosion.
g3gtsboy
11-27-2004, 09:45 AM
SuperCahrged is the way to go. No need to fiil tanks and always have the power at the push of the gas.
There is not a supercharger available for the Magnum RT.
