Head gasket problems

Whitesnake95 · 04-06-2010, 09:27 AM

I got my high idle problem solved so my Vortech SQ finally blew he stock head gasket(s), now it's time to stop fooling around and put real heads on it, here's my plan:
AFR 165 Street Outlaw Heads ( CARB approved )
larger injectors and calibrated MAS airflow sensor
ARP Cylinder head studs
Com Cams steel roller rocker arms
The cars is a weekend driver and I consider it a high speed cruiser, still has all stock accessories including A/C (get's pretty hot here in So. Cal.) it's in cherry shape with 68,000 miles on the 'clock', very comfortable ride.
My question3:
Should I have the heads milled for a wire lock head gasket ?
36 or 42 lb injectors ?
I get 10 lbs of boost (indicated) at over 5500 rpm with the Cobra intake and ceramic shorties recently installed.

goodyear1984 · 04-18-2010, 12:05 PM

i would use 42 pounders,u could do the head machining or get a set of cosmetic head gaskets

Whitesnake95 · 04-19-2010, 11:45 AM

Thanks goodyear, good info. The speed shop I am dealing with suggested 42 'pounders also.

04-06-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
Whitesnake95 Whitesnake95 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: moorpark, Ca. Posts: 46	Head gasket problems I got my high idle problem solved so my Vortech SQ finally blew he stock head gasket(s), now it's time to stop fooling around and put real heads on it, here's my plan: AFR 165 Street Outlaw Heads ( CARB approved ) larger injectors and calibrated MAS airflow sensor ARP Cylinder head studs Com Cams steel roller rocker arms The cars is a weekend driver and I consider it a high speed cruiser, still has all stock accessories including A/C (get's pretty hot here in So. Cal.) it's in cherry shape with 68,000 miles on the 'clock', very comfortable ride. My question3: Should I have the heads milled for a wire lock head gasket ? 36 or 42 lb injectors ? I get 10 lbs of boost (indicated) at over 5500 rpm with the Cobra intake and ceramic shorties recently installed.

04-18-2010, 12:05 PM	#2
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Head gasket problems i would use 42 pounders,u could do the head machining or get a set of cosmetic head gaskets __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

04-19-2010, 11:45 AM	#3
Whitesnake95 Whitesnake95 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: moorpark, Ca. Posts: 46	Re: Head gasket problems Thanks goodyear, good info. The speed shop I am dealing with suggested 42 'pounders also.

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