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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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Took the car out for a drive sunday after 2 months sitting.Forgot how fast car was.Car ran great.Noticed a slight oil mist on passenger side frc .Ran car up to 6,000 rpm in 4th gear.Made 10 lb boost.Have a breather on passenger side valve cover.Do you think this is normal.The oil mist on the cover.Also have a catch can.The motor is forged.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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normal mine does to
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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self contained blowers do this, I don't get this with my oil fed unit though.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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my oil fed one does this too under hard boost runs. it is just the engine venting. normal
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It's normal.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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On my TT car, I use a regular oil cap. Can it be drilled like the A&A blower kits so I don't get oil mist everywhere?
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