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jkof08 · 08-03-2014, 12:23 PM

I'm doing a cam/ls3 swap/ported heads, and when we lifted the heads we found this. the mechanic said it has been running too lean. Let me know your thoughts/ experience with this.
thanks

wayne watson · 08-03-2014, 01:00 PM

judging by all the deposit build up, it does'nt look too lean. one of c5's engineers will be getting in touch soon..but the intake valve normally is a little cleaner than exh, if it was too lean for a period of time, the valve would likely be burnt as would the plug. now this will get shot down within 5 posts

jkof08 · 08-03-2014, 01:57 PM

In the pics it's hard to tell but the pistons are white like the valves and they have black on then as well but mostly white. The plugs are all white like the valves.

rebelyell22 · 08-03-2014, 02:37 PM

Have you been running fuel with additives?

jkof08 · 08-03-2014, 03:42 PM

Just reg gas 93 octane. ya I'm doing the swap, but if he did this tune wrong I'm gonna switch do he doesn't mess it up when I've got so much in it especially now.

jkof08 · 08-03-2014, 03:44 PM

I has been throwing timing like 7 degrees at WOT

Trob85 · 08-03-2014, 05:53 PM

Just curious how many miles do you have?

jkof08 · 08-04-2014, 09:42 AM

41k miles

Criticalmass · 08-04-2014, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkof08

Just reg gas 93 octane. ya I'm doing the swap, but if he did this tune wrong I'm gonna switch do he doesn't mess it up when I've got so much in it especially now.

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wakespeak · 08-04-2014, 10:05 AM

Looks like ash from oil residue. Catch can? Oil consumption?

jkof08 · 08-04-2014, 11:08 AM

it has a moshimoto catch can but it is empty and has been on for a few months now. it seems to be just passing through it.

08-03-2014, 12:23 PM	#1
jkof08 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Valdosta Posts: 294	Snow White Valves/Pistons/Spark Plugs need help?? I'm doing a cam/ls3 swap/ported heads, and when we lifted the heads we found this. the mechanic said it has been running too lean. Let me know your thoughts/ experience with this. thanks Attached Images __________________ C.A.I. CAI, FlowMaster Pro Series, 1LE Strut Brace, Ported Throttle Body, Vengeance Tune, JRE Scoop, MSD Wires, 3.70 Gears, Stainless Works LT Headers and Hi Flow Cats, Pro Torque 3500 stall, LS3 Conversion Stage 2 TSP Port & Polished Heads, Kaotik CAM. 18x10 Forgestar F14 wrapped in 305/45/18 MT Street ET II's 12.068 @ 119.9 1.9 60ft (on 20' DR's with a VVT CAM)

08-03-2014, 01:00 PM	#2
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	judging by all the deposit build up, it does'nt look too lean. one of c5's engineers will be getting in touch soon..but the intake valve normally is a little cleaner than exh, if it was too lean for a period of time, the valve would likely be burnt as would the plug. now this will get shot down within 5 posts __________________

08-03-2014, 01:57 PM	#3
jkof08 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Valdosta Posts: 294	In the pics it's hard to tell but the pistons are white like the valves and they have black on then as well but mostly white. The plugs are all white like the valves. __________________ C.A.I. CAI, FlowMaster Pro Series, 1LE Strut Brace, Ported Throttle Body, Vengeance Tune, JRE Scoop, MSD Wires, 3.70 Gears, Stainless Works LT Headers and Hi Flow Cats, Pro Torque 3500 stall, LS3 Conversion Stage 2 TSP Port & Polished Heads, Kaotik CAM. 18x10 Forgestar F14 wrapped in 305/45/18 MT Street ET II's 12.068 @ 119.9 1.9 60ft (on 20' DR's with a VVT CAM)

08-03-2014, 02:37 PM	#4
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	Have you been running fuel with additives? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

08-03-2014, 03:42 PM	#5
jkof08 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Valdosta Posts: 294	Just reg gas 93 octane. ya I'm doing the swap, but if he did this tune wrong I'm gonna switch do he doesn't mess it up when I've got so much in it especially now. __________________ C.A.I. CAI, FlowMaster Pro Series, 1LE Strut Brace, Ported Throttle Body, Vengeance Tune, JRE Scoop, MSD Wires, 3.70 Gears, Stainless Works LT Headers and Hi Flow Cats, Pro Torque 3500 stall, LS3 Conversion Stage 2 TSP Port & Polished Heads, Kaotik CAM. 18x10 Forgestar F14 wrapped in 305/45/18 MT Street ET II's 12.068 @ 119.9 1.9 60ft (on 20' DR's with a VVT CAM)

08-03-2014, 03:44 PM	#6
jkof08 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Valdosta Posts: 294	I has been throwing timing like 7 degrees at WOT __________________ C.A.I. CAI, FlowMaster Pro Series, 1LE Strut Brace, Ported Throttle Body, Vengeance Tune, JRE Scoop, MSD Wires, 3.70 Gears, Stainless Works LT Headers and Hi Flow Cats, Pro Torque 3500 stall, LS3 Conversion Stage 2 TSP Port & Polished Heads, Kaotik CAM. 18x10 Forgestar F14 wrapped in 305/45/18 MT Street ET II's 12.068 @ 119.9 1.9 60ft (on 20' DR's with a VVT CAM)

08-03-2014, 05:53 PM	#7
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Just curious how many miles do you have? __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

08-04-2014, 09:42 AM	#8
jkof08 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Valdosta Posts: 294	41k miles __________________ C.A.I. CAI, FlowMaster Pro Series, 1LE Strut Brace, Ported Throttle Body, Vengeance Tune, JRE Scoop, MSD Wires, 3.70 Gears, Stainless Works LT Headers and Hi Flow Cats, Pro Torque 3500 stall, LS3 Conversion Stage 2 TSP Port & Polished Heads, Kaotik CAM. 18x10 Forgestar F14 wrapped in 305/45/18 MT Street ET II's 12.068 @ 119.9 1.9 60ft (on 20' DR's with a VVT CAM)

08-04-2014, 10:05 AM	#10
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,338	Looks like ash from oil residue. Catch can? Oil consumption? __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]

08-04-2014, 11:08 AM	#11
jkof08 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Valdosta Posts: 294	it has a moshimoto catch can but it is empty and has been on for a few months now. it seems to be just passing through it. __________________ C.A.I. CAI, FlowMaster Pro Series, 1LE Strut Brace, Ported Throttle Body, Vengeance Tune, JRE Scoop, MSD Wires, 3.70 Gears, Stainless Works LT Headers and Hi Flow Cats, Pro Torque 3500 stall, LS3 Conversion Stage 2 TSP Port & Polished Heads, Kaotik CAM. 18x10 Forgestar F14 wrapped in 305/45/18 MT Street ET II's 12.068 @ 119.9 1.9 60ft (on 20' DR's with a VVT CAM)