The car has long since been out of my possession. All I can say is that the turbo failed (had a boost spike of 30psi one night), the cam wiped a lobe....then a rod saw daylight.
Never really did figure out the puff.
I did figure out that, although very fun to drive, the gn/ttype's are...
It was probably about 4 puffs, I did it until it stopped moving any higher. Also I doubt it is a blown head gasket. I have had no detonation and cometics don't just blow for no reason.
I took the valve covers off today and checked it all out. I started the car with the valve covers off and...
I did a compression test today with the engine warm, all plugs removed, I did not open the throttle blade to wot though.
I got these numbers:
#1-133 #2-140
#3-130 #4-127
#5-139 #6-133
Plugs had a little build up on a few of them and one was very slightly green at the...
I started feeling my car was a little rough while driving today. Not much, just slightly different. I let it idle, opened up the hood and popped the throttle with my hand at the throttle body. If I popped it kinda quick to about 2500/3000(i'm guessing) you can hear a loud clatter/rapping noise...
I had it on the TA60. It is fully ported where it connects to the down pipe and also had quite abit of material out of the elbow with everything smoothed as soft as silk. I spent a long time on it...probably 2 1/2+ hours. I did it with a dremel, tried all different kinds of bits and sanding...
I got an f-body radiator because of price but I also put on an aftermarket oil and tranny cooler as well. Temps during stop and go driving with A/C on in 90+ degree weather stay right around 164. If the temps get to 173 the fans kick on and bring it right down to 162, where they turn off, within...
There are tons of experienced engine builders and the like who I am sure have an idea of what could be the cause.
Please give me some advice or explination/speculation to what might be causing the smoke. I have read and it seems the valve seals on the intake or valve guides on the exhaust...
I just got through putting everything back together and breraking the cam in today. I noticed after I turned the car off and let it sit for a few minutes, then went to turn it back on that for a couple seconds it would smoke. It doesn't smoke at any other time. There are no leaks and the exhaust...