head gasket reccomendations? Reply #16 – July 30, 2013, 02:50:59 PM Looks like it belw around cylinder #3.I would use at least ARP bolts this go around. When my engine was first put together with GT40P heads it had the FRPP gasket kit. When I put the Edelbrock Performers on last year I went with ARP bolts and Fel-Pro 1011-2 head gaskets. The ARP bolts are far more beefy than the bolts in the FRPP kit. I'd get the ARP bolts and Fel-Pro 9333PT1 head gaskets. From what I've read this is what most Mustang guys who have boosted engines use. Quote Selected
head gasket reccomendations? Reply #17 – July 30, 2013, 06:22:15 PM I agree. looks like it steam cleaned away the carbon in that cylinder. Quote Selected
head gasket reccomendations? Reply #18 – July 30, 2013, 09:24:05 PM I haven't tried the 5.0L studs with the engine in the car, but they may not work unless you jack the engine up. The studs require a lot of extra room to drop the heads down and get everything lined up. I'd suggest ARP bolts as well. You probably have better things to spend time on than do another head gasket. Quote Selected
head gasket reccomendations? Reply #19 – July 30, 2013, 10:57:51 PM Hmm.. has anyone done studs with the motor in the car? I havnt bought the bolts yet and I'm still on the fence about what to get. Quote Selected
head gasket reccomendations? Reply #20 – July 30, 2013, 11:15:29 PM I have in a mustang ..... You can also screw the studs in once the head is laid on the dowls if room is a issue Quote Selected
head gasket reccomendations? Reply #21 – July 31, 2013, 12:04:24 AM Good to know. Maybe I'll get the studs then. I'll see what they have in stock at mustangs unlimited. Whatever I get, I want to have it by tomorrow. Quote Selected
head gasket reccomendations? Reply #22 – July 31, 2013, 12:34:12 AM Studs are the way to go they torque better Just make sure there ARP I got a car in one time that had no name studs and they were warped ..... Lets just say it was almost impossible to remove the heads lol Quote Selected
head gasket reccomendations? Reply #23 – July 31, 2013, 09:37:55 AM Quote from: STANG8U;419371You can also screw the studs in once the head is laid on the dowls if room is a issue That's helpful info. Thanks! :) I wish I had known this earlier. Quote Selected
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