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5.0 nitrous tune?

Old 09-22-2013, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by EcoboostPowerParts
IMHO 75 shot requires no modifications with a wet shot, just make sure to check your plugs after your runs to look for detonation.
You'll get greedy though, most V8's can take a 150 shot without much work, just some colder pugs and take out 2-3 degrees of timing. I ran a 175 shot on my Impala SS with stock LT1 for years before I finally lost the motor.
Exactly wire it up and let it rip!
Old 09-22-2013, 12:26 PM
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Ok, so even with my 5* performance tune I could just take 2 (or less) degrees out and run a 75? I've heard that works in stock setups, but wondered about since I'm already tuned. The whole reason I'm doing this is because our local Ford vs. Buick is coming up and I'll finally have my diff, gears, and traction bars on the truck. Figured it wouldn't hurt to have an extra little edge.
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Yes ... even with the 5* tune you will be fine, are you on 93 octane gas?
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91 is what we get around here. I believe there is one station that has 93, but it's not very close to me and ridiculous per gallon.
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As long as you aren't on 87 lol... Ya just watch your air fuel ratio, listening for pinging, also check a few plugs after a run or 2
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Don't hit the rev limiter while on the bottle!!!


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