Recent content by MTBSully

Anyone have an intake cam for a 03-04 cobra they havent thrown away already? lol I believe they are the same for cobra, mach 1, aviator etc. Let me know if you have one and are willing to ship.

Ordered the freedom racing tool. Have most guys had good luck with the fel-pro valve seals? Or Viton? Seems some guys are happy with the Brian Tooley ones as well: https://www.americanmuscle.com/brian-tooley-racing-mustang-valve-seal-kit-vs-mod-4v-kit.html

Damn it lol

Update: decided to just pull the engine since i'm doing coilovers and thermostat change anyways and thats 2 steps off the list lol. Did a compression test as well, 210PSI across the board. So even more evidence that this is likely not a ring issue. I ordered the following valve spring tool...

Hello SVTP brethren. Some of you may already be subscribed, but in case you don't thought some of you might be interested in my latest project. Its a 2002 Lightning with only 73k miles and was fully build by JLP back in the late 2000s. Has a relatively unknown history since then but its pretty...

Not yet! Getting close. Have some more work to do and then a dyno appointment later next week!

I agree with all the above except pulling the timing cover. No need to do that. Ive got a leakdown compression tester so pressurizing the cylinder shouldn't be a problem. Not going to be fun doing it in the car, but I know its do-able so im going to give it a shot.

Looking like my motor is needing valve seals. Puff of smoke on startup and under high vacuum deceleration. I was told these aviator heads were rebuilt but never verified valve seals, so here we are. Motor is brand new and has zero blow by and runs perfect, so I'm leaning towards these seals...

Bump!

Wasn't really a dig at you, as yes, you were transparent that compression is low. Just making a joke at my own expense with my latest project which was referenced here. That being said, i think you're downplaying how serious of an issue this is. 120PSI is significantly low. These motors aren't...

Ahh the ole "just needs a clutch". Been there lol

Motor is in worse shape than I thought lol. Not to worry, got a Teksid build in the works!

took the time to say the issue was resolved, but didnt say what resolved it. Absolutely devastating for the guy who find this thread 10 years from now with this exact issue lol

Just doing some final prep before I bolt the head gaskets on. Im using felpro MLS gaskets: https://www.modmaxracing.com/RH-Head-Gasket-03-04-4-6-COBRA-p/fel26222pt.htm Took them out of the box last night and at first glance didnt notice any writing or "passengers side" or "this side up" on...

One other thing to mention, did not need to cut the crank scrapers out of the pan. They clear fine as far as i can see.