I've Blown up a few engines in my day. Three in my 1000 horsepower Turbo Trans Am and you could say I've learned a few things. In this video, I share what I've learned about blowing an engine up and how to prevent it. I'll also show you 3 mods I'm doing to my 179,000 miles 1999 Mercedes C43 AMG to get it ready for a lot of nitrous. This video also applies to any modified engine whether it's boosted with a supercharger or Turbo or ran with nitrous or NOS, for all you kids out there.
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Link to pre-ignition and detonation animation Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZysyokEU60&t=23s

By Alex

15 thoughts on “How to prevent a boosted or nitrous engine from blowing up! pre-ignition detonation explained!”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ヤヌス・クレーマー says:

    Amazing video! The explanations were really spot on! Thank you!

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matias James says:

    lol all these youtubers articulate their speech tone and volume the same way.. copying each other so much they all sound the same

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fransisco H says:

    My 4.8 Silverado needs a bit of a kick but i want to do it safely! a slow car is better then no car…

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike-the bike says:

    very underraded site you need more folowers

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lucas van hamburg says:

    why dont u have 2mil subs?

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lucas van hamburg says:

    very good video

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars constanizo harris says:

    Bro im a inspiring youtuber,, i have a 04 gt mustang that im vlogging. But im going to go nitrous and was, wanting to ask how do i get sponsored by Zex?????????? Please throw any ideas or helpers to get sponsored by Zex, go to my facebook page please Denard Harris and inbox me

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Charles Hayes says:

    Its a Left Side and Right of the motor.. should you have two air-fuel sensors?

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars iLLnye says:

    Tony from RaceIQ is a beast. He tuned my CLS 63 S AMG and it rips. Good people over there 👍🏼

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris Diaz says:

    What brand and price is the fuel air gauge? Want to run one on my trans am.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The Bodybuilder M.A says:

    I subscribed cause u never ask for it

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jacob gomez says:

    What's the dimensions on that garage wanting to build one similar for my lift

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars EB Performance says:

    On my 3.8 super charged fiero I run two step colder NGK plugs as well. And it runs a liquid intercooler. I run a 3.4 pulley for the super charger and a 180 degree thermostat. I get 0 knock and I’m torn between adding a 50 shot of nitrous for hard launches or simply add a smaller pulley for more boosts. I also have a hot wire mod for the fuel pump to allow maximum voltage on full throttle. It’s also good to 500 hp. I have bigger injectors and a northstar throttle body adapter. I’m gonna have to send the pcm out to be reprogrammed.

    I have a nitrous kit already on hand and I can’t afford to turbo charge it yet. So in all I’m a cheap bastard. Lol. I seen plenty of cars blow up with nitrous oxide. And I don’t fill like picking up engine pieces.

    That fuel pump gonna need new hoses. And I never knew there’s a inline fuel pump is available for fuel injection. It could’ve save me time not to have to drop the fuel tank. As for reading the fuel ratio I use a 2 dual function scan gauge. I look at short term fuel trim and long term fuel trim. But the gauge will read o2 sensors knock sensor ect.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars knightrider1545 says:

    Why not use diesel fuel in off-road engines?

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Husspower enthusiast says:

    Why don't you have 250k subs?

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