Hey guys

just recently I had the headGasket replaced on my b18c built boosted motor. We had a good look and the sleeves etc were fine. Anyway it previously had a cometic gasket on it and so I went and bought another, we had the head flow tested and very lightly skimmed. The motor had arp headbolts and we re-used them and torqued them using 3 step lastly at 70 lbs.
Anyway the carbwas fine out of the garage, drove fine and felt as it should. After allowing 100 miles or so I stepped on the gas in 2nd gear and when I got to the fuel station I realised it was throwing White smoke again.
However I checked the water level in the reserve this morning and the rad it was where it was a few days ago and not moved at all.the car wasn't smoking White either.
I'm quite confused as to what it could be? I was thinking that it's headlifting. Any thoughts advice?

 

does the smoke have a sweet odor?

how much boost are you running? whats the setup? how much power is it making? who tuned the car. need more info

 

I would say that the smoke had a coolant type smell it didnt look oil (blue or owt

Im running 10 psi at the moment its running off the wastegate and currently tuned on a FC commander. Its a B18c type r block 81.5mm wiseco's and Eagles, stock sleeves -blockguard, dual valve springs, skunk2 cam gears and its running 320hp rouglhy at the moment. As for the tuner it wouldnt matter as i aint in the states so wouldnt be known to you.

 

i got my arp headstuds torque down to 85ft puonds im not saiing 70 is not enough depending on your setup but is something to consider.hope that helps

 

if its done with moly lube then 70 should be ok, i personally always torque mine with engine oil and to 85ftlbs.