Boosted LS3---valve seal issues
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Boosted LS3---valve seal issues
Hey guys I need some help..... I've got a Paxton 2200sl/cam and full bolt ons and 815rwhp on 93oct. gas.....I have needed to replace 3 valve seals within 800 miles of build....now it seems I need to replace more if not the same (car goes to shop tomorrow)
Is it normal? Is their a solution to keep it from happening?
Any recommendations would help. Thanks!
Is it normal? Is their a solution to keep it from happening?
Any recommendations would help. Thanks!
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Hey guys I need some help..... I've got a Paxton 2200sl/cam and full bolt ons and 815rwhp on 93oct. gas.....I have needed to replace 3 valve seals within 800 miles of build....now it seems I need to replace more if not the same (car goes to shop tomorrow)
Is it normal? Is their a solution to keep it from happening?
Any recommendations would help. Thanks!
Is it normal? Is their a solution to keep it from happening?
Any recommendations would help. Thanks!
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Valve Seal Issues
Hey guys I need some help..... I've got a Paxton 2200sl/cam and full bolt ons and 815rwhp on 93oct. gas.....I have needed to replace 3 valve seals within 800 miles of build....now it seems I need to replace more if not the same (car goes to shop tomorrow)
Is it normal? Is their a solution to keep it from happening?
Any recommendations would help. Thanks!
Is it normal? Is their a solution to keep it from happening?
Any recommendations would help. Thanks!
Last edited by Dealripper; Mar 30, 2015 at 06:25 PM. Reason: Misspelled word
Melting Slicks
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Others in your engine always means problems. Their attention to detail which is paramount just does not exist. They always mess something up. I hope this isn't the case with yours.
By the way, did they upgrade your springs, retainers and seals? They didn't leave the stock stuff did they? I would think with a blower and cam that the lift etc. would warrant the upgrade...??
By the way, did they upgrade your springs, retainers and seals? They didn't leave the stock stuff did they? I would think with a blower and cam that the lift etc. would warrant the upgrade...??
Last edited by Cor430vette; Mar 30, 2015 at 10:55 PM.
