Ehhhh, wasn't the nitrous at all. Looks like the "builder"
didn't use the proper base gasket and the pistons kissed the head.
There you go, problem solved, I'm still going back to stock Gen 2 rods and pistons.
Gonna work my game and get it to run a consistent 9.3* and just be fucking happy with that. I only go to the strip 5-8 times a year so it will be fine.