06-18-2006, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Alpharetta,
GA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #414 427 s/o w. Shelby Aluminum heads, Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake, Mighty Demon 750, Tremec TKO 600
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Swapped emails with Keith Craft this afternoon. He pressure tested the heads to 35 psi. He's expressed some worry that the heads might have cracked when I torqued them down.
I was by the Summit store today and on a whim, bought a set of ARP head studs thinking that would help ensure I had the heads and gasket lined up right as I installed them and would give more accurate torque.
Any thoughts on using studs vs bolts? Also, any experience with studs on a 427 in an ERA - or other "original" sized engine compartment? I'm wondering if I can pull the driver side head off the studs with the close spacing to the driver footbox.
Olddog - thanks for the tips. I will try some of the more simple ones and see if I can at least locate where the leak is coming from.
Will try to talk live to Keith tomorrow.
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