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When we add a nitrous setup to our vehicles, we use the added power ratings to describe the size of the system, but one 3rd generation Camaro owner wanted to see how much of a difference the nitrous made on his built LS1. Fortunately, the owner works at a performance shop with an engine dyno, allowing him to test the engine from his 3g F-body and to measure the real-world impact of the nitrous system.The LS1-Powered 3gThis video from the Nick"s Garage YouTube channel begins by introducing us to Vasilis, a young mechanic who works at Indy Auto, which is the actual name of this shop. Vasilis owns a 3rd generation Camaro with the IROC package, but more importantly, it is fitted with a built LS1 V8.After the oil pan cracked, the owner had to pull the LS1 out of his IROC, so while the engine was out of the car, Vasilis took that opportunity to stick it on the engine dyno to see how much power he is making with and without nitrous oxide.The early portion of the video shows the owner removing the LS1 from his IROC Camaro, unbolting a customer"s engine from the dyno and bolting down the engine from the 3rd gen. This was a time consuming process, but once he had the carb, headers, fuel lines, oiling system and cooling lines all hooked up, it was nearly time to test the engine.After Nick, the owner of the shop, looked things over, making some adjustments and bolting up headers that fit better with the dyno"s exhaust system, he gave Vasilis the green light to fire up his LS1. Pages 1 2
Date written: April 4, 2018
More of this article on the LS1 Tech website
ID: 11400
When we add a nitrous setup to our vehicles, we use the added power ratings to describe the size of the system, but one 3rd generation Camaro owner wanted to see how much of a difference the nitrous made on his built LS1. Fortunately, the owner works at a performance shop with an engine dyno, allowing him to test the engine from his 3g F-body and to measure the real-world impact of the nitrous system.The LS1-Powered 3gThis video from the Nick"s Garage YouTube channel begins by introducing us to Vasilis, a young mechanic who works at Indy Auto, which is the actual name of this shop. Vasilis owns a 3rd generation Camaro with the IROC package, but more importantly, it is fitted with a built LS1 V8.After the oil pan cracked, the owner had to pull the LS1 out of his IROC, so while the engine was out of the car, Vasilis took that opportunity to stick it on the engine dyno to see how much power he is making with and without nitrous oxide.The early portion of the video shows the owner removing the LS1 from his IROC Camaro, unbolting a customer"s engine from the dyno and bolting down the engine from the 3rd gen. This was a time consuming process, but once he had the carb, headers, fuel lines, oiling system and cooling lines all hooked up, it was nearly time to test the engine.After Nick, the owner of the shop, looked things over, making some adjustments and bolting up headers that fit better with the dyno"s exhaust system, he gave Vasilis the green light to fire up his LS1. Pages 1 2
Date written: April 4, 2018
More of this article on the LS1 Tech website
ID: 11400
