nitrous Questin
10-19-2006, 03:02 AM
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RE: nitrous Questin
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what it the biggest wet shot of nitrous that a stock 5.0 could handle with no problems. or what would you guys recommend??
what it the biggest wet shot of nitrous that a stock 5.0 could handle with no problems. or what would you guys recommend??
10-19-2006, 03:09 AM
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RE: nitrous Questin
As far as the shortblock is concerned, I've sprayed 250hp on plenty of high mileage 5.0s. I have friends that have sprayed 300hp on them. At that level they tend to push a lot of head gaskets though.
If you're talking about an entire stock EFI motor, I'd limit it to 150hp with a stock intake through a nozzle. I'd recommend you limit to 175hp with an aftermarket non-Ford intake (Holley, Edelbrock, TFS). I personally do 200hp through a nozzle regularly, but you better know what you're doing. If you're using a plate, spray until the block splits.
If you're talking about an entire stock EFI motor, I'd limit it to 150hp with a stock intake through a nozzle. I'd recommend you limit to 175hp with an aftermarket non-Ford intake (Holley, Edelbrock, TFS). I personally do 200hp through a nozzle regularly, but you better know what you're doing. If you're using a plate, spray until the block splits.
10-19-2006, 03:12 AM
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RE: nitrous Questin
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As far as the shortblock is concerned, I've sprayed 250hp on plenty of high mileage 5.0s. I have friends that have sprayed 300hp on them. At that level they tend to push a lot of head gaskets though.
If you're talking about an entire stock EFI motor, I'd limit it to 150hp with a stock intake through a nozzle. I'd recommend you limit to 175hp with an aftermarket non-Ford intake (Holley, Edelbrock, TFS). I personally do 200hp through a nozzle regularly, but you better know what you're doing. If you're using a plate, spray until the block splits.
As far as the shortblock is concerned, I've sprayed 250hp on plenty of high mileage 5.0s. I have friends that have sprayed 300hp on them. At that level they tend to push a lot of head gaskets though.
If you're talking about an entire stock EFI motor, I'd limit it to 150hp with a stock intake through a nozzle. I'd recommend you limit to 175hp with an aftermarket non-Ford intake (Holley, Edelbrock, TFS). I personally do 200hp through a nozzle regularly, but you better know what you're doing. If you're using a plate, spray until the block splits.
10-19-2006, 03:19 AM
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RE: nitrous Questin
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No they don't. That's reality.
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Stock block splits around 450whp...thats the general consensus.
Stock block splits around 450whp...thats the general consensus.
Not with a main girdle. Ask anyone who has been around long enough and they will tell you that 450whp is the limit for long-term survival and you need a spot on tune.
10-19-2006, 03:26 AM
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RE: nitrous Questin
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Not with a main girdle. Ask anyone who has been around long enough and they will tell you that 450whp is the limit for long-term survival and you need a spot on tune.
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No they don't. That's reality.
ORIGINAL: stanger88
Stock block splits around 450whp...thats the general consensus.
Stock block splits around 450whp...thats the general consensus.
Not with a main girdle. Ask anyone who has been around long enough and they will tell you that 450whp is the limit for long-term survival and you need a spot on tune.
wow... amazing how one of the racers in my state with a 5.0 fox S/C manages to keep his car together at 530hp.... maybe its because the number is a theoretical barrier that is passed around by those who are uninformed, much like yourself. The 5.0 block can handle ALOT of power, howerver it is all dependednt on the quality of the build, the precision of the tune, and ofcourse, the nutball driving it.
10-19-2006, 03:34 AM
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RE: nitrous Questin
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wow... amazing how one of the racers in my state with a 5.0 fox S/C manages to keep his car together at 530hp.... maybe its because the number is a theoretical barrier that is passed around by those who are uninformed, much like yourself. The 5.0 block can handle ALOT of power, howerver it is all dependednt on the quality of the build, the precision of the tune, and ofcourse, the nutball driving it.
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Not with a main girdle. Ask anyone who has been around long enough and they will tell you that 450whp is the limit for long-term survival and you need a spot on tune.
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No they don't. That's reality.
ORIGINAL: stanger88
Stock block splits around 450whp...thats the general consensus.
Stock block splits around 450whp...thats the general consensus.
Not with a main girdle. Ask anyone who has been around long enough and they will tell you that 450whp is the limit for long-term survival and you need a spot on tune.
wow... amazing how one of the racers in my state with a 5.0 fox S/C manages to keep his car together at 530hp.... maybe its because the number is a theoretical barrier that is passed around by those who are uninformed, much like yourself. The 5.0 block can handle ALOT of power, howerver it is all dependednt on the quality of the build, the precision of the tune, and ofcourse, the nutball driving it.
Exactly, he asked about a STOCK 5.0, not a balanced/blueprinted one. THAT is the deciding factor.
10-19-2006, 07:58 AM
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RE: nitrous Questin
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Not with a main girdle. Ask anyone who has been around long enough and they will tell you that 450whp is the limit for long-term survival and you need a spot on tune.
Not with a main girdle. Ask anyone who has been around long enough and they will tell you that 450whp is the limit for long-term survival and you need a spot on tune.