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BlownSS · 01-13-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSCAMARO

How would you see boost from a nipple on a PD blower that is located BEFORE the rotors? That front nipple is usually used for the brake booster that needs nothing but vacuum.

I agree. Boost reference port is on the back of the maggie.

dan0617 · 01-13-2014, 06:54 PM

That's why I said "if". Pretty sure one way or another boost is getting pushed back through the crankcase, or through the catch can.

Nutro · 01-14-2014, 09:46 AM

I THINK I remember seeing some smoke coming from the fill cap at one point but I'm not entirely sure. My wife and dad said they heard some metal on metal clunking noises as well so I'm guessing the motor is boned.

RBL · 01-14-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutro

I THINK I remember seeing some smoke coming from the fill cap at one point but I'm not entirely sure. My wife and dad said they heard some metal on metal clunking noises as well so I'm guessing the motor is boned.

I doubt I would trust a shop with my supercharged motor that can not even route a catch can.

dan0617 · 01-14-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutro

I THINK I remember seeing some smoke coming from the fill cap at one point but I'm not entirely sure. My wife and dad said they heard some metal on metal clunking noises as well so I'm guessing the motor is boned.

I sure hope not. No reason it should have broke, there are MANY MANY setups at and above your power level running just fine for a long time.

SSBUSDRVR · 01-14-2014, 01:23 PM

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I sure hope not. No reason it should have broke, there are MANY MANY setups at and above your power level running just fine for a long time.

Same here.Hope engine is fine. Doesn't sound good if you heard metal to metal and smoke coming out filler. Sure hope it is just bad can routing. Just toasted an engine and its never a great feeling. Ran great for 17 months. Wish you the best.

Nutro · 01-14-2014, 02:09 PM

Okay they received the car and he said the motor sounds good to him. He's going to dig into her a little more and obviously replace the plugs. So far, so good.

nyrfan · 01-14-2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutro

Okay they received the car and he said the motor sounds good to him. He's going to dig into her a little more and obviously replace the plugs. So far, so good.

Good luck (for a change)! You need it.

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

Nutro · 01-14-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Good luck (for a change)! You need it.

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

Thanks man. I'd love to say I'm done modding this car but even I know I'm lying.

dan0617 · 01-14-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutro

Thanks man. I'd love to say I'm done modding this car but even I know I'm lying.

Hopefully they will compression test the cylinders as they replace the plugs, and let you know the results for each cylinder.

jshaf · 01-14-2014, 05:15 PM

Glad to hear you sound a bit positive Nutro!

BullF-16 · 01-14-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dan0617

Hopefully they will compression test the cylinders as they replace the plugs, and let you know the results for each cylinder.

Definitely, and a leak down test as well. A real simple check is to check for positive pressure thru the oil filler cap. If it is puffing air/smoke....not good. Obviously this only checks the health of the rings/ringlands. But if you were lean for any length of time the tops of the pistons get beat to hell and the thin ass ringlands on these OE pistons are the weak link.

A bore scope is also another great tool to use when the plugs are out. Poke the camera in the cylinder and take a look

This is a pic of my #5 piston as soon as I removed the head. Not the same pic i took with my bore scope but the scope showed the same thing. So i knew what had happened as soon as i started blowing smoke.

Heres a link to a thread i made as soon as it happened. Has some borescope pics

Nutro, don't freak out. You're probably fine. When mine happened i was in top of 4th at 150+ and let off gas and saw a huge cloud of smoke behind the car. Like i said, car drove ok after this just smoked real good in boost and the smoke thru the oil filler cap hole was very noticeable.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214698

Cheetoh · 01-15-2014, 08:10 PM

What's the Latest?

Nutro · 01-15-2014, 08:35 PM

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What's the Latest?

No word yet. I was hoping to hear back from the shop today with good or bad news. I think he said he had a couple cars that he had to work on as well as mine so I'm thinking he'll get more done on my ride tomorrow.

01-13-2014, 06:54 PM	#30
dan0617 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tyrone, PA Posts: 640 View My Garage	That's why I said "if". Pretty sure one way or another boost is getting pushed back through the crankcase, or through the catch can. __________________ 2011 SS IOM Vert. ECS Vortech 13+ psi, Water/Meth, ID850’s, ZL1 pump with MSD Voltage Booster, 2800 stall, LT headers, Drag radials, Drag alignment, Cradle Bushings. A million other supporting mods. Tuned by Ted.

01-14-2014, 09:46 AM	#31
Nutro Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,670	I THINK I remember seeing some smoke coming from the fill cap at one point but I'm not entirely sure. My wife and dad said they heard some metal on metal clunking noises as well so I'm guessing the motor is boned. __________________ L99 With a Maggie

01-14-2014, 02:09 PM	#35
Nutro Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,670	Okay they received the car and he said the motor sounds good to him. He's going to dig into her a little more and obviously replace the plugs. So far, so good. __________________ L99 With a Maggie

01-14-2014, 05:15 PM	#39
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	Glad to hear you sound a bit positive Nutro! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

01-15-2014, 08:10 PM	#41
Cheetoh Drives: 2011 Callaway SC572, 2000 Firehawk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 465	What's the Latest? __________________