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Old 11-09-2006, 10:36
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i was doing about 140 when it happened, smoke comes out the oil filler cap, white smoke
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Old 11-09-2006, 10:39
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Sounds about right.

What spark plugs are you running?
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Old 11-09-2006, 10:42
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the colder ngk ones bcpr78es or sumthing liek that
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Old 11-09-2006, 10:49
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Hmm, using them should stop the problem unless there is something wrong with the timing or fueling.

This is the expected damage:


I would do a compression test to tell. I suspect you've got damage to number 3.
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Old 11-09-2006, 10:56
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the timing has been retarded from what i was told to 15deg btdc. i am running 11 psi tho
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Old 11-09-2006, 11:04
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Well 15 degs is standard.
Are you running an intercooler?
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