Head Gasket Replacement after Stroker Build

[Danson]

Hey Everyone, New to the forum here and looking for some advice on my new 1997 Mark VIII , I purchased the car not knowing the head gasket was gone (Cooling system pressurizing and coolant and oil mixing). This car was built about 6 years ago and you can see the mods in the Youtube Video below. My question is what do you guys recommend for head gaskets or is this going to be a normal occurrence with 15 pounds of boost? Thank You for you help
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOw0-96mOpk

 

[Right on the Mark]

Good old STOCK MLS gaskets are used up to 23 psi. The tune can have effect on HG life.

 

[Danson]

thank you i will be picking them up from ford next week, is that something i can fix with the sct tuner?

 

[SATURN5]

Yes you should be able to anything tune related with a SCT.

 

[Right on the Mark]

This is the exact set I bought. Can't bet the price, at my house couple days later.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-4-6-5-...ies&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e629e57b9#ht_500wt_1054

 

[Danson]

That set is awesome I got those, ford wanted over 400 for the pair, thanks alot!

 

[Right on the Mark]

That set is awesome I got those, ford wanted over 400 for the pair, thanks alot!

Hey what are friends for? I'll only take 30% via paypal. LOL

 

[ford nut]

This is the exact set I bought. Can't bet the price, at my house couple days later.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-4-6-5-...ies&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e629e57b9#ht_500wt_1054

Red getting a cam upgrade?

Also OP....don't forget.....head bolts are one time use.

 

[Right on the Mark]

Going to TIG in the rollbar and NOS the heck out of her for now.

 

[Danson]

Need some more help guys!! got the car all done and it popped the head gasket again after 1000 kms cooling system is pressurizing again, i used the stock mls gaskets should i use the 03 cobra gaskets they are a different part number???

 

[ford nut]

Did you use studs?
Was the head checked for flatness, or the block?

 

[Danson]

Yes both were checked and yes studs were used. last couple days i was driving it it would misfire under boost and i got a no start with no fuel at the motor until i unhooked the battery and plugged it back in and she fired right up and ran no problem, until i shut it off.

 

[Roadboss]

are you sure its a head gasket? Are you seeing bubbles in the coolant tank? It might be a bad gasket at the oil filter housing.

 

[Danson]

Definitely head gasket i put a brand new gasket at the housing and when i pulled the little cap off the crossover tube you could see the timing when the water was shooting out, and when i drained the oil there was a bit of water in there not a crazy amount aswell as a few pieces of the black layer off the head gasket and it is the left bank same as before i want to slap a set of 03 cobra gaskets in there but i dont want this to happen again

 

[Right on the Mark]

Sounds like you need to get that car tuned "again". Also check to make sure your meth kit is working 100%.

 

[Danson]

that is what i figured, the car was tuned by alternative auto a while ago and the meth is leaking it needs a new pump but is still working fine what is a retune going to run on this thing and should i take it to alternative auto again?? thanks for your help