Is it this simple???

**RealLiveMD** · 04-28-2008, 06:15 AM

First off, I'm a newbie. I'm about to spray my 400rwhp H/C car with a 125 shot. I've basically found out that with a safe tune, I'll be alright for a few passes but I'll definitely shorten engine life. I priced an SLP short block 408 for about $3700. So, does this mean that after I fry my pistons, I can buy the shortblock reuse my heads, cam, oil pan, water pump and nitrous kit and basically gain a few NA hp and have a car that I can spray all day without worry because I'll never reach the 700hp that the engine is rated to hold?

**UTVols98** · 04-28-2008, 08:00 AM

Yes, practically all the parts on the LS1 will be interchangeable with the LQ4 or LS2.

**0rion** · 04-28-2008, 10:18 AM

If you set the spray up right I think you'll be surprised how long your stock stuff will last. The LS1 is a very sturdy motor. The key is the tune. Post up a few questions in the nitrous area, those guys will be more than willing to help you get set up correctly.

**RealLiveMD** · 04-28-2008, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

If you set the spray up right I think you'll be surprised how long your stock stuff will last. The LS1 is a very sturdy motor. The key is the tune. Post up a few questions in the nitrous area, those guys will be more than willing to help you get set up correctly.

I did, and I talked with a couple of tuners. The summation was that it was anyone's guess as to how long it would last. I'm just looking ahead. I don't like my car being down. So, I'm just getting prepared, plus I want more NA horses anyway.

**squee** · 04-28-2008, 06:48 PM

I've seen people spraying 250 all the time with no signs of problems on a stock LS1. You should be fine for a LONG ASS time if your only spraying 125. Granted you have a good tune and your doing everything correctly like using a window switch.