Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX ZL1
The can should be closed during idle and normal vac situations, so no smoke should be visible. If its the Race can that just vents to atmosphere there will be some blow by on a built motor as the ring gaps are set wider than OEM shortblock.
|
Yes, the ring gap is much larger than stock. Top ring gap is .023", 2nd ring gap is .025". If memory serves me stock ring gap is single digits.
What mechanism would close the can during idle? Vacuum? There's nothing mechanical there.
__________________
2020 ZL1LE A10.
LME LT4 390 short block, LME CID Heads, Kong E2650, FBO.
15" conversion, MT ET Street R 325/15.
100 octane: 1045hp/1055tq.
100 octane + Meth (1x10+): 1117 hp/1067 tq