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07-28-2009 06:31 PM #1
1970 Chevy V8 oil usage
I have a 1970 Chevy 350 that came from a 1970 Impala. It is currently in my 1968 Camaro. The engine has around 3500 miles on it since the rebiuld. Here are the engine specs:
it is a 4 bolt main 350 bored .030 over it has new flat top pistons, reconditioned rods, polished std/std crank, double roller timing chain with a Summit Racing 1102 cam. The heads are "441" castings with all new guides, multi angle valve job & springs. The intake is an Edelbrock performer, with a 600 Holley carb and an new HEI ignition
There are no oil leaks and no smoke from the exhasut
Question:
I have to add about 3/4 quart of oil every 900 to 1000 miles. Is this normal for an older model 350 even though it is not leaking oil and all the gaskets are good?
The first model car I built was a 32 Ford roadster by Revell in the mid 50's.
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