I have posted here before on my oil consumption problem. To reiterate, It is a STREET driven 540 ci HEMI. 4.350 bore, 4.5 stroke. The short block was machined at Diamond back in the day, I doubt seriously that there is an issue with the bore/rings (Speed Pro file fit). There is ZERO blow by, yet the intake valves are carboned up, and you can see oil on the stems with a bore scope.
I feel certain that it is a valve guide/seal issue. Last weekend, 126 miles through the mountains, 1.5 qt. of oil!
So, I am pulling the MP heads. The question for those of you in the know, is, how much would I gain by buying a set of Stage V heads new? What valve guide material should I order? What seals should I order? and how much power would be gained with a Stage V street/pocket port, vs. just rebuilding the MP heads?
10.78 comp. 195-200 psi cranking compression. .248/.254 @ .050 with .585 lift solid roller. TTI headers (small tube) and 3" TTI exhaust with 19"x 3" Dno Max Ultra Flo mufflers.
Also, do the Stage V REQUIRE porting to even use them?
Thanks for your experience and validated responses.
Oh, here is the tailpipe after a local cruise on the interstate.