95R head gasket

**Cobra-R** · 09-27-2005, 10:39 PM

Dean sold me a defective Cobra, a mere 3 years after selling it to me......and me only driving the car on weekends, I am going to have to crack the seal on the engine. I have always taken pride that the valve covers had never been off of the engine, but I had a external coolant leak that is going to require a head gasket.

My big question: If a person (a person that looks alot like me) decided to put different heads on a certain car (a car that looks alot like my 95R) what kind of hp gains could they expect and what kind of weight saving? Is it worth changing the heads now that the car is relegated to open track duty only, with the race car getting the rest of the tracking duties?

Brian

**cobrabitn** · 09-27-2005, 10:48 PM

Brian, (if that is you)

I'm going to put AFR 185 heads on my 302 and if I had to do what you (or someone like you) has to do, then I change to the aluminum heads. They also have a race version so you may want to check that out. Both our cars lack hp but these heads should give you another 50 at the flywheel.(Or at least will to my 5.0) At least I was told that by a very reputable person who knows his 5.0's. I'm not sure about the hp for the 351 but I would guess it would be around the same. Windsor engines lack large exhaust ports, these heads should help solve a lot of that problem. (If it is still you I am replying to??)

09-27-2005, 10:39 PM	#1
Cobra-R Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: minn-e-soda Posts: 8,868	95R head gasket Dean sold me a defective Cobra, a mere 3 years after selling it to me......and me only driving the car on weekends, I am going to have to crack the seal on the engine. I have always taken pride that the valve covers had never been off of the engine, but I had a external coolant leak that is going to require a head gasket. My big question: If a person (a person that looks alot like me) decided to put different heads on a certain car (a car that looks alot like my 95R) what kind of hp gains could they expect and what kind of weight saving? Is it worth changing the heads now that the car is relegated to open track duty only, with the race car getting the rest of the tracking duties? Brian __________________ Brian Groth 2006 NASA Midwest AI Champion 2005 NASA Midwest AI champion 2011 BMW M3 2010 Camaro SS 2008 Corvette Z06 2000 Cobra R #131 of 300 1995 Cobra R #23 (AV8SS and NASA AI #23) I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message...

09-27-2005, 10:48 PM	#2
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Brian, (if that is you) I'm going to put AFR 185 heads on my 302 and if I had to do what you (or someone like you) has to do, then I change to the aluminum heads. They also have a race version so you may want to check that out. Both our cars lack hp but these heads should give you another 50 at the flywheel.(Or at least will to my 5.0) At least I was told that by a very reputable person who knows his 5.0's. I'm not sure about the hp for the 351 but I would guess it would be around the same. Windsor engines lack large exhaust ports, these heads should help solve a lot of that problem. (If it is still you I am replying to??) __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

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