Q. How much horsepower does a stock 350 engine have?
Power output and torque ratings have, of course, varied quite a bit throughout the years. However, the original Chevy 350 put out 295 HP and 380 lb-ft of torque. Another fun fact: the engine’s exact displacement is 349.85 cubic inches (5.7 L if you go by metric).
Q. Does nitrous ruin your engine?
The use of a correctly designed, high quality nitrous oxide system, that is fitted and used correctly within prescribed safe limits, will put your engine at little to no risk of damage. Your engine components are adequate of handling power increases from a Nitrous Oxide System.
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Q. Is NOS street legal?
The answer is yes, nitrous oxide (NOS) is legal in all states for medical purposes and for off-road automotive use. While there may not be specific laws governing its street use, there are specific laws governing emissions, because using NOS will affect tailpipe emissions.
Q. How much HP can NOS add?
Nitrous plate systems don’t require tearing into an engine and can be easily removed. Easy to add anywhere from 75hp to over 250hp to your engine. Safe as long as you follow the rules.
Q. Can you spray nitrous with a supercharger?
Having both installed means you can use either one depending on the climate. With electric superchargers, this really can be an exclusive OR, but with most forced induction you can’t shut off the blower so you’re either using your super/turbo by itself or you’re using it along with the nitrous.
Q. How much HP does a 5.7 350 have?
The Chevy 350 engine is a 350 cubic inch (5.7-liter) small block V8 with a 4.00 and 3.48 inch bore and stroke. Depending on the year, make and model of a car, horsepower ranges from approximately 145 to more than 370.
Q. Why do racers purge their nitrous?
The purpose of a nitrous purge is to ensure that the correct amount of nitrous oxide is delivered the moment the system is activated as nitrous and fuel jets are sized to produce correct air / fuel ratios, and as liquid nitrous is denser than gaseous nitrous, any nitrous vapor in the lines will cause the car to “bog” …
Q. Can you daily drive nitrous?
Yes its fine to run stage colder plugs all the time, less performance n/a is all. Keep your nitrous tune on pretty much all the time.