71 Dart / 5.9 Magnum / Procharger

Well, I've got bad news. Went for a Sunday drive in the Dart with my wife. Of course we had a few wide open blasts as usual. Got back home and the car was smoking really bad. Only out of the driver's side tail pipe. I currently don't have an X or H pipe so I'm sure I've hurt something on that bank. Still sounds great, not missing but I'm afraid I've broken a piston at the ring land on one cylinder?

That was my fear with this junkyard magnum shortblock. I should have taken the time to tear the engine down and open up the ring gaps. This is just a hunch but it's smoking BAD out of that one tailpipe. I'll do a compression check on all cylinders when I have time. That should tell me which one is having problems.

I'm glad racing season is almost over and the weather is starting to turn. Also, I've been planning a new stroker build anyway... one built for boost this time! I'll keep you guys posted when I do the compression check. Looks like I'll pulling this engine and trans this winter. Stay tuned.