What would be a safer or more practical choice for an LS1 with minor mods. (see sig.) Nitrous or forced induction.

Short story---My cousin was at a traffic light when he heard the guy in back of him reving the motor on his newer Silverado. The next thing he knew he said it sounded like a shotgun went off. He pulled over and said that the intake of his truck was completely shattered, along with the top half of the motor. I guess he had his N2O on?? I hear that the LSX intake has "blowout" pannels built in for just such an occasion. Nitrous "sneeze". What's the deal with that= valve overlap?

On the other hand I hear that boost is a touchy thing with the LS1's because of the high compressiion ratio. The STS has a pretty affordable kit going. I've been curious for quite some time. Thanx.

 

i think nitrous is safer, particularly when equipped with the proper safty systems.
mostly due to it being "safetied" and that it is only on for short bursts.

mild boost is relatively safe, again when properly equipped. the LS1 responds and holds up well to boost, better than the LT1 that is. the compression only limits the amount of boost. but since the average LS1 already makes 300hp, low boost will put it easily up to 400hp. and we all know that the bottom end of the LS1 can handle 400+ Rwhp easily.

i guess "everything in moderation" comes to mind

 

Is there a recomended RPM range when N2O should be used? I've heard only in the higher RPM's. I've heard of some kits that inject fuel with it to prevent over-oxidising the A/F ratio. How well would a stock fuel pump hold up? Thanx again!