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  1. Strable781

    Head Gasket Thickness Question

    Motor is getting built this winter. Previously, I had the heads refreshed at the machine shop when I had it apart last. One head was decked .005" and the other .007" if i remember correctly. Was running stock cams, had no issues. The car will now have .020" over 6cc dish 9.6:1 pistons and comp...
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    Rebuild Thoughts? Pros vs. cons?

    Hello. Getting ready to pull my 03 cobra motor to fix cylinder 8 low compression issue. Block is getting bored .020” over with 10.6:1 flat top pistons. Car is staying on 93 pump gas, 80# injectors with dual 340lph pumps with a 2.3 whipple, 2.75” pulley and stock lower pulley, should be 15ish...
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    Pulling Engine Question

    Hello. Ive searched forums for my specific answer but can not find the answer to my question. I need to pull my engine from the top. I know this can be done, and that it is not very hard. I have had the k-member down before but due limitations of available work space i have in my shop, pulling...
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    Bore .020” over, or hone with new rings?

    Hello. Had an exhaust valve seat drop in cylinder 5 last year in my 03. Took the motor down and had the heads cleaned, decked, valve guides replaced, new valve seals and the seat fixed. Put the motor back together and the car made 515rwp on the dyno on 93 pump gas. Seemed low with the 2.3...
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    Threads sizes to adapt aftermarket gauge sensors?

    Hello. Looking for some thread sizes for the 2 common ports people use as their sensor locations for oil pressure and engine coolant temp. The port locations are: 1. Oil pressure- using the plugged port right next to the stock oil pressure sensor by oil filter 2. Coolant temp- using the port on...
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    MS3Pro Tuner around MI, OH and IN??

    Looking for dyno tuners around MI, OH and IN for my Cobra. I called Alternative Auto in MI which was my plan but Lidio doesn't tune on MegaSquirt. Now left with finding another tuner. Any help or input would be appreciated. Thanks, Bill
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    MS3Pro PNP, Wideband Setup Help???

    Looking for some help getting the wideband to start reading when im hooked up to the ECU in Tuner Studio. I have a Innovate MTX-L PLUS w/ the yellow analog output wire hooked up to the correct EGO pin location on the accessory harness for the MS3Pro, and I have already calibrated the AFR Table...
  8. Strable781

    2.3 Whipple Boost Bypass Valve, Vacuum Line Question

    Hello, quick question: Which port on the 2.3 Whipples Boost Bypass Valve is the vacuum hose inlet and which is the vent to atmosphere? Thanks!
  9. Strable781

    Need pictures for corret Visual!

    Im looking for some pictures im the engine bay. Specifically under the car, around the area of the alternator, power steering pump and power steering res. Im putting my cobra back together and want to get the orientation of these hose correct as well as to know where some of the support brackets...
  10. Strable781

    Supercharger Crank Pulley/Cage Removal HELP!!!

    Have been trying to get the 14mm hex head bolt loose from the front crank pulley/cage assembly for on and off about 2 weeks now. We are using a 3/4" ICON breaker bar (and a pipe as an extension) w/ a 14mm hex 3/4" impact socket. While cranking on it, we are moving the car while its on blocks...
  11. Strable781

    Pulling Valve Cover Possible?

    Is it possible for me to be able to remove the drivers side valve cover with the intake manifold/supercharger removed? Car jumped time with cylinder 5 at 0psi and valve marks on the piston. I have to take the head off. This means timing components come off which means the blower has to come off...

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