What i need for a head swap...
05-02-2007, 11:41 PM
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What i need for a head swap...
I've trying to get everything ahead of time for when i throw the GT's on. Heres what i know i need, please let me know if im leaving things out, which im sure i am,
All gaskets...head/intake/headers?/ waterpump?
Engine assembly lube
tap(for the the headbolt holes-it a 1/2 in right?and what thread size?)
Head bolts(arp)
RTV silicone
torque wrench
coolant
oil&filter
All gaskets...head/intake/headers?/ waterpump?
Engine assembly lube
tap(for the the headbolt holes-it a 1/2 in right?and what thread size?)
Head bolts(arp)
RTV silicone
torque wrench
coolant
oil&filter
no amswers?[
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05-04-2007, 10:48 PM
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RE: What i need for a head swap...
get a complete engine gasket kit
im doing this soon too... prob gunna snag up some AFR 165's instead of the whole trickflow topend kit.
what heads are u goin with?
im doing this soon too... prob gunna snag up some AFR 165's instead of the whole trickflow topend kit.
what heads are u goin with?
05-04-2007, 11:11 PM
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RE: What i need for a head swap...
I got a new waterpump too...
I also went with a new thermostat and thermostat housing...the old one was BAD!!!
How about rockers, pushrods and lifters...are you replacing those too?
I also went with a new thermostat and thermostat housing...the old one was BAD!!!
How about rockers, pushrods and lifters...are you replacing those too?
05-04-2007, 11:11 PM
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RE: What i need for a head swap...
i have a bookmark on my personal computer. when i get home ill post it. it helped me though a hci swap for the first time. it was a good article.
lifters??
make sure that the gaskets fit properly, mine i ordered from summit didnot. i have gt40 set up tho.
YES, t stat.
lifters??
make sure that the gaskets fit properly, mine i ordered from summit didnot. i have gt40 set up tho.
YES, t stat.
05-05-2007, 12:09 AM
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RE: What i need for a head swap...
You dont need thermostat orthrottle bodygasket for a head swap. You dont need water pump gaskets either.[
quote]ORIGINAL: stangman94
Upper to lower maifold gasket
thermostat gasket
Gasket for the throttle body
push rods
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quote]ORIGINAL: stangman94
Upper to lower maifold gasket
thermostat gasket
Gasket for the throttle body
push rods
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