oil metering is completely removed. all emissions removed. I found the problem.

I tried to use silicone rather than a gasket for the intake manifold and it left a space inbetween.

for anyone else in the future that goes about removing these parts heres what you have to do:

1. wrap your hands firmly around your neck and pull your head out of your ass.

2. complete the job

See, I did step 2 before step one, so now I have to go back and do step 2 again, having completed step one this afternoon.


BTW we are doing a helio castro-nieves IROC tribute theme, so we will have crown royal logos all over the car, but instead of "drink responsibly" it will say "drink irresponsibly" and instead of M.A.D.D. (mothers against drunk drivers) it will read D.A.M.M. (drunks against mad mothers) and the seat will be upholstered in crown royal bags. look for us #55

-Matt