Take a little time off, then get back to it. Everyone gets frustrated sometimes. Besides, if everything worked out perfect the first time, good results would not be as satisfying.

Jess

 

What mustang-junky said. Just let it sit for a few weeks, then you will actually want to find the problem. I hate having to tear things back apart.

 

Ill do that Does anyone know what parts can typically be re-used if the heads lift?

 

Mustang junky has hit the nail on the head- take a little break and get back to it . No saying what can be re-used until you tear into it and inspect things. It is entirely possible that you burned a head gasket from lifting and blowing past, but it's not enough to leak at normal cruise pressures. Be sure to inspect the gaskets thoroughly, even look between layers. As mentioned, check the intake gaskets as well. Was the intake properly torqued to spec or just tightened down? Ford intakes are pretty finicky compared to say a small block chevy when tightening down. I'm willing to bet you'll find the issue in the head gasket area though. Guarantee that if you had a standard composite head gasket in there, you'd have a mosquito fogger right now .

 

Hahaha whats a mosquito fogger? I will tear it down maybe post some pics up so you guys can gimme some input. #ad


#ad

 

If that was the first use on the head studs you'd prolly be good to use them again

 

Ur running 21psi on twin gt45s and only running 11s? Time for a driver mod and tire upgrade. If u dont have studs get them. Did u use any sealant on the heads?

 

What are you talking about? I never said I run 11s? especially on 21lbs rofl it does that on 6psi 21lbs is just a bit faster. My car needs to driver mode (whatever that means) lol and tires are 10.5 slicks I have zero traction issues. Get with it man lol

#ad


#ad

 

goat nipples he said 11.0 F/A ratio

 

Nah I dont think so... Goat nipples said the car needs better tires and driver (driver mod) cuz its only running 11s? rofl! Ill excuse it as his 17yr old son typing rofl

Besides my situation wasnt around times, power just about whats going on and what might possibly happen from this point.

 

thats my only guess where he got 11's from

 

Here;

Jess

 

Maybe he thought 11.0 was my ET cuz he said it needs better tires and drive rofl!!

 

LOL ...... There is something happening in this thread.

Ditch the cheap head studs and get some ARP studs. Don't bother reusing the head gaskets either and make sure and RTV the intake well.

The more items you reuse the more itemes you have to question. Take as many equations out of the factor as possible.

 

Exactly what Im going to do, I was thinking of selling my whole Windsor set up and buying a Dart but we will see. Ill start tearing into it this weekend.

 

thats what I was tryin to say

 

Sounds like you are getting close to the limits of that Windsor setup as it is. Not sure what type of power you are making but it should be near the limits of that block.

Depends on fund, what you have there is nothing wrong with it at all and it should keep you happy for a while. I would get it running right, enjoy it and then go from there. I have gotten burned out working on crap all the time and wish I had kept my old setup as it would have been far cheaper and I would have it perfected by now also. Just my opinion and my experiences, constant working and spending with no playing and enjoyment = discouragement and anger. LOL

 

1/2" studs need more than 80lb/ft. Try retorquing before pulling everything apart, the gaskets may not be hurt yet, and if it is because of low torque you won't find anything wrong when you tear it down.

 

ARP 1/2" studs are 110 with moly.

http://arpinstructions.com/instructions/154-4003.pdf

 

2slow

I think you are damn right...to much spending not enough having fun will leave you pissed and angry lol

OK, new plan...buy ARP studs, new gasket, correct torque specs and boost controller to lower that boost to maybe 10-12lbs instead of that crazy 21 lol

Then I can build a Dart while Im cruising and not get all burnt out. Thanks guys your all very helpful