not a 351, but 302 problem i need answered

[Ieatcamaros]

Yep, most everyone who's winning is using Trick Flow or Edelbrock heads. But, of course, hardly any of them are "out of the box" either.

[rwhite65]

I thought I remembered someone else having this problem. Anyhow, if the engine was freshly rebuilt, It is possible there could be an issue at the machine shop, but I doubt that they would have screwed up all 8 cylinders. I personally agree and would look hard at the heads.
Ryan

[vristang]

This may be my first post on this site, but I do have some first hand experience with this issue.

Everyone needs to calm down a little. Most likely this is just a crankcase ventilation issue.
First, are you using the stock screen that goes under the pcv?
Second, do you have the baffles in place on the valve covers?
These 2 very small and easy to overlook details can cause tremendous problems.

You know you have oil in the intake. The critical question is where the oil is coming from. If the TB/VC hose is wet with oil then look at the valve cover baffles.
If the line between the pcv and intake is wet, then maybe an oil separator will solve your problems. Steeda offers a kit, but you can also pick up an air compressor kit from Home Depot for a little less $.
If you are getting good numbers for leak down and compression tests, then I would think that the rings and valve guides/seals are just fine.
Wish you luck
jason