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Message: <blockquote data-quote="wawazat" data-source="post: 3586488" data-attributes="member: 35603">It is still a bone stock TR6060.  The plus side to nitrous over a larger displacement blower is the ability to slowly ramp it in for less shock on the drivetrain.  The biggest reason I focused on 1/2 mile is not having to sweat the 60', softer launch, less strain on the drivetrain.  The cool part on this car is that the TR6060 has an internal pump and external transmission cooler so I dont worry about a long sprint as much.I already have a running budget forecast for a number of cars I hope to own at some point with specific goals and components, haha.  I treat it like designing a measurement project for work.  The goal for the Nova is to have something that would be mostly set up as a protouring ride, but with a bit more power than is typical.  The issue I run into is my power goals for every project is chasing a feeling of controlled fear when smashing the loud pedal.  It is fleeting and always hungry for more money and power.  The next car will definitely be twin turbo and fairly large cubes.  I miss the power curve and noises of a turbo engine, but cant give up the sound of a rowdy V8.  Easiest way is to mash the two together and hold on, haha.</blockquote>