will it tear up the motor?

[crazytglo]

i was thinking of getting a cheap nitro kit but Ive heard that using nitrous will tear up your motor and quick. is this true or does this just happend to those who use it constantly?

[CamTom12]

No, it happens to those who don't use it responsibly.

And if your kit's not set-up/tuned right :)

[Grims]

You are going to run Nitro in your car? ;P

[Helmsdini]

No, it happens to those who don't use it responsibly.

And if your kit's not set-up/tuned right :)


exactly. Nitrous does zero damage to your motor when used right, even with frequent repetition. It raises your cylinder pressure a little, so if something is weak it may exploit it. There are alot of myths out there.

Have a nice read:
http://www.idavette.net/hib/nitrous.htm

Hib is a little conservative with his estimate of 30% increase is pushing things IMO. Id say up to 50% is fine, and then you may begin to run into durability issues, simply because the motor is making so much more power than it was built for in stock form.