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Mar 26, 2018 | 12:23 AM

onebad1lE

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Boost venting

Just installed blower and it runs perfect except on a c7 grand sport
But when I hit high boost I get a puff of smoke - should I install a venting
System some kinda catch can when u know u need them ?

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Mar 27, 2018 | 09:56 AM

RpeterK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by onebad1lE

Just installed blower and it runs perfect except on a c7 grand sport
But when I hit high boost I get a puff of smoke - should I install a venting
System some kinda catch can when u know u need them ?

Installed blower? What is high boost? Was it tuned before being driven? Smoke from where?

Mar 27, 2018 | 12:57 PM

robert miller

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Quote:

Originally Posted by onebad1lE

Just installed blower and it runs perfect except on a c7 grand sport
But when I hit high boost I get a puff of smoke - should I install a venting
System some kinda catch can when u know u need them ?

Don't sound good at all the only place the smoke can come from is the crank case & your PCV so it is smoking from your valve cover plugs & PCV lines

. If me I would not be getting into heavy boost until I had stuff checked out. Plus any OIL leaks on the floor Like from the front are rear seals. Robert

Last edited by robert miller; Mar 27, 2018 at 12:59 PM.

Mar 27, 2018 | 01:25 PM

bullitt4110

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I’d definitely add a catch can system, I have the Mighty Mouse system on my car

Mar 27, 2018 | 01:49 PM

stab1991

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Would like for him to sign on and give some more info.

Mar 27, 2018 | 03:22 PM

onebad1lE

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Boost

12lbs and found oil on engine thinking lines maybe routed wrong ?

Mar 27, 2018 | 03:34 PM

stab1991

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I’m guessing you have meth and not running too much timing? Where is the puff of smoke coming from?

Mar 27, 2018 | 03:43 PM

robert miller

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I’m guessing you have meth and not running too much timing? Where is the puff of smoke coming from?

Also would like to know this.. Still smoke is not good if running & in boost..

Robert

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Mar 28, 2018 | 10:25 PM

smajicek

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More info would be nice like what blower, who did it, was it tuned afterwards etc... come on OP open up to us more so we can help you out?

Last edited by smajicek; Mar 28, 2018 at 10:25 PM.

Mar 28, 2018 | 10:40 PM

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jacksnorm

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Originally Posted by onebad1lE

12lbs and found oil on engine thinking lines maybe routed wrong ?

12lbs is alot of boost for stock pistons. Without proper venting you will surely blow through the front or rear main seals.

Mar 29, 2018 | 11:14 AM

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robert miller

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Originally Posted by bullitt4110

I’d definitely add a catch can system, I have the Mighty Mouse system on my car

I have the same only the wild set up from David. Great vendor does know his stuff on that part of these cars... Robert

Mar 31, 2018 | 09:54 PM

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onebad1lE

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Well think I blew front seal. Adding venting system from valve covers

Mar 31, 2018 | 10:22 PM

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jacksnorm

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Well think I blew front seal. Adding venting system from valve covers

You will also need to vent the Valley cover.

Mar 31, 2018 | 11:11 PM

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smajicek

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12 # is also quite high for stock lt1, its going to blow up on you soon.

Mar 31, 2018 | 11:34 PM

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onebad1lE

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Naw motor is fine. I got greedy with timing and had no venting. Why valley —aren’t valve covers vent then whole block ? The LMR kit only does valve covers

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Mar 31, 2018 | 11:46 PM

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stab1991

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I have the LMR kit on order for my ECS setup on a dry sump. As soon as it gets here I’ll post up all the routing for you. Just have no idea when they will be shipping out so my car is just sitting till they get them back in stock I guess.