Originally Posted by
Jimithin7000 The first time I had a stock header, when the second engine went in I had them install the Hotshot header and loctite the intake manifold screws. Started making noise and consuming oil, dealer said it was normal (car was under warranty) so I brought it back once a rod introduced itself to the engine block. 3rd engine had 5k on it, then car got totalled.
That's your #1 problem, the dealer. Most of them don't know dick about it. They are very uneducated in the matter. I've heard of spec v's getting towed from the dealer because they couldn't fix it.
More than likely your second motor was a junkyard salvage, not re-manufactured as promised.