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Deathmore · 10-03-2012, 06:19 PM

Hi guys I'm deciding between getting a 2LT vs 2SS(please lets not get started on that topic) and if I get the V6 I will probably be putting Nitrous in it in about a year or two. So I would really like a good lesson on the magic gas. I know how it works and most of the basics what I want to know is how bad would it be two do say a 100 shot 5-10 times a year and is it even doable on a automatic? Also can you go over your top speed on nitrous? And when would you use it, as in what speed? Now most importantly would this destroy my engine even if I got all the best safety gear? I know I probably sound like a dumbass and I definitely am when it comes to nitrous. But that's why I hear to learn so any help would really be appreciated.

slick rick · 10-03-2012, 06:36 PM

Get the V8 (1SS)

awfarley · 10-03-2012, 06:40 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=98

Try here or just wait until the thread gets moved.

lscamaro · 10-03-2012, 06:41 PM

Yes it's doable on the automatic. The fastest v6 on the planet is an automatic and sprays a 125 shot. You can't go over the limiter even with nitrous but since your considering a 2LT, they already come with a speed limiter of 155 which you won't reach anyway. If done right, it is perfectly safe.

2SSRSinBama · 10-03-2012, 06:46 PM

honestly, if you've never ran nitrous... buy a older car and put it on it 1st... I love nitrous, but i've ran it on a few cars... and even with experience things CAN go wrong, even little things like fuel pooling up in the throttle body with it can lead to bad things(ask me how I know, lmao)... I WOULD NOT put it on a brand new car with no prior experience with it... people are going to say "don't worry about it" but I am telling you, you can install the purge, the window switches, and every other safety measure available on the market... I still see $150k drag cars go up spraying it almost every race day

that is not to scare you, because i'd say the same when doing a head/cam swap there is a CHANCE something will go wrong... same with a blower or turbo... basically, if this is your 1st car modding... build up to forced induction, don't start with it... forced induction can be a headache no matter WHAT route you take

soloknight6 · 10-03-2012, 06:50 PM

Uhhh. Get the SS. It will be more reliable. Plus, you can say "Its a V8" and feel like a:

Boss...

Dont run nitrous in a daily driver brah. if your racing, do it... do it alot..

ss04flores · 10-03-2012, 06:54 PM

wrong thread

Deathmore · 10-03-2012, 07:08 PM

Thanks for the advice guys, I was kind of on the edge with doing it all along but I think I'm just going to steer away from nitrous all together. For Now!!!

10-03-2012, 06:19 PM	#1
Deathmore Drives: None Yet Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 162	Nitrous in a V6 Automatic? Someone please School me. Hi guys I'm deciding between getting a 2LT vs 2SS(please lets not get started on that topic) and if I get the V6 I will probably be putting Nitrous in it in about a year or two. So I would really like a good lesson on the magic gas. I know how it works and most of the basics what I want to know is how bad would it be two do say a 100 shot 5-10 times a year and is it even doable on a automatic? Also can you go over your top speed on nitrous? And when would you use it, as in what speed? Now most importantly would this destroy my engine even if I got all the best safety gear? I know I probably sound like a dumbass and I definitely am when it comes to nitrous. But that's why I hear to learn so any help would really be appreciated.

10-03-2012, 06:36 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Get the V8 (1SS) __________________

10-03-2012, 06:41 PM	#4
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Yes it's doable on the automatic. The fastest v6 on the planet is an automatic and sprays a 125 shot. You can't go over the limiter even with nitrous but since your considering a 2LT, they already come with a speed limiter of 155 which you won't reach anyway. If done right, it is perfectly safe. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

10-03-2012, 06:46 PM	#5
2SSRSinBama Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro CGM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "The Shoals" Alabama Posts: 767	honestly, if you've never ran nitrous... buy a older car and put it on it 1st... I love nitrous, but i've ran it on a few cars... and even with experience things CAN go wrong, even little things like fuel pooling up in the throttle body with it can lead to bad things(ask me how I know, lmao)... I WOULD NOT put it on a brand new car with no prior experience with it... people are going to say "don't worry about it" but I am telling you, you can install the purge, the window switches, and every other safety measure available on the market... I still see $150k drag cars go up spraying it almost every race day that is not to scare you, because i'd say the same when doing a head/cam swap there is a CHANCE something will go wrong... same with a blower or turbo... basically, if this is your 1st car modding... build up to forced induction, don't start with it... forced induction can be a headache no matter WHAT route you take __________________ 2010 Camaro SS L99... has a few mods

10-03-2012, 06:50 PM	#6
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	Uhhh. Get the SS. It will be more reliable. Plus, you can say "Its a V8" and feel like a: Boss... Dont run nitrous in a daily driver brah. if your racing, do it... do it alot.. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!

10-03-2012, 06:40 PM	#3
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=98 Try here or just wait until the thread gets moved.

10-03-2012, 06:54 PM	#7
ss04flores 2012 Camaro SS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 543	wrong thread __________________ _________________________ 2012 IMB CAMARO SS

10-03-2012, 07:08 PM	#8
Deathmore Drives: None Yet Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 162	Thanks for the advice guys, I was kind of on the edge with doing it all along but I think I'm just going to steer away from nitrous all together. For Now!!!