John Anderson wrote: > > >I'm interested in what happens to the longevity of the engine. It's > >not rocket science...more power, same basic hardware, more wear. > > Actually more power can also equal less lugging the engine, less overreving > the engine, staying at lower revs longer, less wear. Sort of a hard call > depends if driving habits can change as a result of the power increase. > I'm looking into a NOS system for my van. It'll bolt right up to my CIS injection system. The kit I'm looking at claims 40hp with the fogger. If I can find a jet that will lower that to say 20-25 hp, then I might bite. I'll hook it up to give me the boost I want at full throttle. This way I can have that extra power when getting on the highway and passing. I don't think it means that much more wear on the engine. The engine will benefit at times with the added charge. The trans is another story though :( -- _______________________ Erik O Akron, Oh 82 GTI Westfalia http://ebyte.com/gl http://ebyte.com/wow |
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