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So after dropping more money than I probably should have on the SSEi, I do my first oil change after my buildup and see this:
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Although proven to mean squat in Ed McGrath'* case, I've got plenty of oil pressure. I hear no odd sounds aside from the expected valvetrain noise associated with comp cams lifters, higher rate valvesprings, and headers. I suppose that could be covering up anything starting to develop down low though. Engine has 108k on it.
I'm sending a sample into Blackstone Labs to really see what'* going on, but it doesn't look promising.
So,
1) Drop in a "new" L67 and swap performance parts over
2) Drop in a "new" L67, demod to sell parts, and cut my losses (I should be saving for a house anyways)
3) Buy an L32 and go nuts with stage 3 cam and heads and utilize the performance parts I already have.
I don't even feel like touching this thing for a while and I don't plan to drive it anytime soon either. Thank god I didn't sell my other car. FUN right?
![](https://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t183/dillisssei/FUN.jpg)
Although proven to mean squat in Ed McGrath'* case, I've got plenty of oil pressure. I hear no odd sounds aside from the expected valvetrain noise associated with comp cams lifters, higher rate valvesprings, and headers. I suppose that could be covering up anything starting to develop down low though. Engine has 108k on it.
I'm sending a sample into Blackstone Labs to really see what'* going on, but it doesn't look promising.
So,
1) Drop in a "new" L67 and swap performance parts over
2) Drop in a "new" L67, demod to sell parts, and cut my losses (I should be saving for a house anyways)
3) Buy an L32 and go nuts with stage 3 cam and heads and utilize the performance parts I already have.
I don't even feel like touching this thing for a while and I don't plan to drive it anytime soon either. Thank god I didn't sell my other car. FUN right?
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Originally Posted by dillcc
So,
1) Drop in a "new" L67 and swap performance parts over
2) Drop in a "new" L67, demod to sell parts, and cut my losses (I should be saving for a house anyways)
3) Buy an L32 and go nuts with stage 3 cam and heads and utilize the performance parts I already have.
1) Drop in a "new" L67 and swap performance parts over
2) Drop in a "new" L67, demod to sell parts, and cut my losses (I should be saving for a house anyways)
3) Buy an L32 and go nuts with stage 3 cam and heads and utilize the performance parts I already have.
Originally Posted by dillcc
So,
1) Drop in a "new" L67 and swap performance parts over
2) Drop in a "new" L67, demod to sell parts, and cut my losses (I should be saving for a house anyways)
3) Buy an L32 and go nuts with stage 3 cam and heads and utilize the performance parts I already have.
1) Drop in a "new" L67 and swap performance parts over
2) Drop in a "new" L67, demod to sell parts, and cut my losses (I should be saving for a house anyways)
3) Buy an L32 and go nuts with stage 3 cam and heads and utilize the performance parts I already have.
are you kidding!?! you are young... have fun and go fast!
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[edit] I agree with Andrew; fix it if there is a problem, enjoy all the more when it'* done. When we are old we might not be able to play with cars like this.
Let me know if you need any advice or help with anything.
Ed