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[alfa] crankcase pressure reduction system
> Vizard describes a two-stage crankcase pressure reduction system in the
book
> "Tuning BL's A-Series Engine", with the benefits claimed to be reduced
work
> for the oil rings, so much so that the rings can be somewhat detensioned
and
> still be effective, reduced oil dilution in the intake charge, leading to
The system is common. Most of the better 'Murican V8 race engine builders
will be familiar with it. Works just as well on a Ferrari as it does on a
Chevy, _BUT_ it is not a smog legal modification on any car requiring
bi-annual inspection, and it will almost certainly raise the HC output from
your exhaust.
RON
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