Engine Masters

TV-PG

2014

Reality

Automotive

How Much Nitrous Can a Stock Engine Take?

Season 1, Episode 13

: The 13th episode is an unlucky one for a poor little 305ci Chevy small-block. It was the victim of our test of how much nitrous oxide power boost can be tolerated by a completely stock short-block.

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Engine Masters

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Engine Masters

David Freiburger, Steve Dulcich and Steve Brule explore the science of auto maintenance as they test parts and put engines through head-to-head shootouts on Engine Masters.

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SEASON EPISODES FROM EXISTING SERIES ENDPOINT

Episodes

Dyno Proven: 50 HP With One Bolt-On!

1. Dyno Proven: 50 HP With One Bolt-On!

Experts test a 400ci Chevy small-block crate engine to see if it lives up to its advertised power.

Carburetor vs. EFI Shootout!

2. Carburetor vs. EFI Shootout!

The guys test a new self-learning EFI setup against a carburetor for price, installation and power.

383 Chevy vs. 383 Mopar!

3. 383 Chevy vs. 383 Mopar!

A Blueprint Engines crate Chevy 383 small block takes on a Mopar 383 built by host Steve Dulcich.

Exhaust Header Bash! Testing Power Loss From Dents

4. Exhaust Header Bash! Testing Power Loss From Dents

The guys see how dings and dents to a engine's headers can affect horsepower.

Hellcat Power with a 5.7 Hemi?

5. Hellcat Power with a 5.7 Hemi?

The guys try to get maximum horsepower from a stock, bottom-end 5.7L Dodge Hemi.

Are CNC Ported Cylinder Heads Worth the Money?

6. Are CNC Ported Cylinder Heads Worth the Money?

The guys figure out how much of a difference CNC ported cylinder heads make in a typical setup.

Holley vs. Edelbrock, Tri-Power vs. Dual-Quad!

7. Holley vs. Edelbrock, Tri-Power vs. Dual-Quad!

The crew compares a Holley Tri-Power setup to an Edelbrock Dual-Quad manifold and carb kit.

Battle of Budget Boost! Centrifugal vs. Roots, Paxton vs. Weiand

8. Battle of Budget Boost! Centrifugal vs. Roots, Paxton vs. Weiand

The crew tests two different superchargers from Weiand and Paxton on a Dart SHP Ford engine.

The Power of 2.5- vs. 3-Inch Exhaust

9. The Power of 2.5- vs. 3-Inch Exhaust

The crew explores the differences between 2.5 and 3-inch exhaust for power, tuning and weight.

600-hp Camshaft Shootout! Hydraulic vs. Solid

10. 600-hp Camshaft Shootout! Hydraulic vs. Solid

The guys explore how hydraulic roller lifters differ from more race-ready solid roller lifters.

Stroker Shootout! Ford vs. Mopar 408s

11. Stroker Shootout! Ford vs. Mopar 408s

Experts take steps to find out which engine dominates with a dyno duel between Mopar and Ford.

Pick the Right Exhaust Headers!

12. Pick the Right Exhaust Headers!

The guys determine how to pick the right sized exhaust header tubes for your engine.

How Much Nitrous Can a Stock Engine Take?

13. How Much Nitrous Can a Stock Engine Take?

The guys show how nitrous oxide increases horsepower and give tips on how to use it safely.

Junkyard Jewel Power Bolt-Ons!

14. Junkyard Jewel Power Bolt-Ons!

The guys show why putting speed parts on a used engine from a running car might not be a great idea.

Power Test: Cast Manifolds vs. Headers

15. Power Test: Cast Manifolds vs. Headers

The guys test cast manifolds and mid and long-tube headers to see which is more powerful.

Roller versus Flat-Tappet Cams!

16. Roller versus Flat-Tappet Cams!

The guys spell out the differences in two camshaft designs so you can decide which is best.

Cheap vs. Expensive Mufflers!

17. Cheap vs. Expensive Mufflers!

The guys explore whether the price of a muffler makes a difference when it comes to performance.

Stock Vs. Stroked Horsepower Test!

18. Stock Vs. Stroked Horsepower Test!

The guys test how much power you can get from adding a stoker kit to an engine.

SEASON EPISODES FROM NEW GETSEASON ENDPOINT

Episodes

Dyno Proven: 50 HP With One Bolt-On!

1. Dyno Proven: 50 HP With One Bolt-On!

Experts test a 400ci Chevy small-block crate engine to see if it lives up to its advertised power.

Carburetor vs. EFI Shootout!

2. Carburetor vs. EFI Shootout!

The guys test a new self-learning EFI setup against a carburetor for price, installation and power.

383 Chevy vs. 383 Mopar!

3. 383 Chevy vs. 383 Mopar!

A Blueprint Engines crate Chevy 383 small block takes on a Mopar 383 built by host Steve Dulcich.

Exhaust Header Bash! Testing Power Loss From Dents

4. Exhaust Header Bash! Testing Power Loss From Dents

The guys see how dings and dents to a engine's headers can affect horsepower.

Hellcat Power with a 5.7 Hemi?

5. Hellcat Power with a 5.7 Hemi?

The guys try to get maximum horsepower from a stock, bottom-end 5.7L Dodge Hemi.

Are CNC Ported Cylinder Heads Worth the Money?

6. Are CNC Ported Cylinder Heads Worth the Money?

The guys figure out how much of a difference CNC ported cylinder heads make in a typical setup.

Holley vs. Edelbrock, Tri-Power vs. Dual-Quad!

7. Holley vs. Edelbrock, Tri-Power vs. Dual-Quad!

The crew compares a Holley Tri-Power setup to an Edelbrock Dual-Quad manifold and carb kit.

Battle of Budget Boost! Centrifugal vs. Roots, Paxton vs. Weiand

8. Battle of Budget Boost! Centrifugal vs. Roots, Paxton vs. Weiand

The crew tests two different superchargers from Weiand and Paxton on a Dart SHP Ford engine.

The Power of 2.5- vs. 3-Inch Exhaust

9. The Power of 2.5- vs. 3-Inch Exhaust

The crew explores the differences between 2.5 and 3-inch exhaust for power, tuning and weight.

600-hp Camshaft Shootout! Hydraulic vs. Solid

10. 600-hp Camshaft Shootout! Hydraulic vs. Solid

The guys explore how hydraulic roller lifters differ from more race-ready solid roller lifters.

Stroker Shootout! Ford vs. Mopar 408s

11. Stroker Shootout! Ford vs. Mopar 408s

Experts take steps to find out which engine dominates with a dyno duel between Mopar and Ford.

Pick the Right Exhaust Headers!

12. Pick the Right Exhaust Headers!

The guys determine how to pick the right sized exhaust header tubes for your engine.

How Much Nitrous Can a Stock Engine Take?

13. How Much Nitrous Can a Stock Engine Take?

The guys show how nitrous oxide increases horsepower and give tips on how to use it safely.

Junkyard Jewel Power Bolt-Ons!

14. Junkyard Jewel Power Bolt-Ons!

The guys show why putting speed parts on a used engine from a running car might not be a great idea.

Power Test: Cast Manifolds vs. Headers

15. Power Test: Cast Manifolds vs. Headers

The guys test cast manifolds and mid and long-tube headers to see which is more powerful.

Roller versus Flat-Tappet Cams!

16. Roller versus Flat-Tappet Cams!

The guys spell out the differences in two camshaft designs so you can decide which is best.

Cheap vs. Expensive Mufflers!

17. Cheap vs. Expensive Mufflers!

The guys explore whether the price of a muffler makes a difference when it comes to performance.

Stock Vs. Stroked Horsepower Test!

18. Stock Vs. Stroked Horsepower Test!

The guys test how much power you can get from adding a stoker kit to an engine.

Season 1, Episode 13 - How Much Nitrous Can a Stock Engine Take?

Starring: 

Steve Brule, Steve Dulcich, David Freiburger

Release Year: 

2014

Rating Information: 

TV-PG

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