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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
As I'm out running a few errands this morning...I jump out on the freeway, boost begins to climb..I make my last shift, and pop...the drivers side head gasket goes.
I knew it was only a matter of time, as this is an all original 302 in my Cobra(77k miles). I guess 10-11 lbs of Boost just didn't get along with the stock head gaskets.

It's going to be parked now until I decide what route to go. I'm stuck on the idea of a new stroker...

C'mon Jeff..make me a deal on that 347 you've got!
 

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Posted by Glenn (Member # 520) on :
 
have you seen that 327 for sale as well?
 

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Posted by ON N2O (Member # 2067) on :
 

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Originally posted by Glenn:
have you seen that 327 for sale as well?

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where??
 

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Posted by 93lx342 (Member # 1793) on :
 
get rid eof the cobra computer.we blew 4 or5 gaskets in my friends 93 cobra and changed to a a9l and never blew a gasket again.
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
That sucks man! Im sorry to hear that happened!
if you need some1 to help you out, lemme know!
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
I think you were just running too much timing for this heat streak we've been having. Swap head gaskets, bump your timing down 2 degrees and forget about it
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
I'd agree...but it was at about 9.30 am...and timing is at 8*. Obviously, something was wrong. 0hhhhhh joy, another engine teardown.
 

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Posted by cheap (Member # 858) on :
 
John I'll sell you my MSD BTM, since I have no use for it anymore...
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Dave- Did you sell the blower already? Thought you would keep that along with the blower, sell it all as a kit.

If you wanna part with it, lemme know what you want for it.
 

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