Just so you all know I was looking at my new heads from ford....9+ threads.....
rick
rick
NEW heads have more threads..at least 9
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Yea whatever dumb ass decided to make ours with 3 or 4 should be shot, after he's kicked in the nuts a few times, and pissed on.
So, how do I go about getting these new heads, under warranty? No noticeable tick but only have about 9k miles on my motor right now.
BradN01 said:
HA! Yea right. Ford starts letting anyone who wants new heads to actually get them under warrenty? ooo look its a pig in the sky! (I really wish they would replace them though)
I had/have the tick....will know wednesday if its gone. My tech was like WTF about the threads on the old ones too
Rick
Rick
BradN01 said:
LOL, that's a good one. Ford is doing everything in their power to avoid doing the head swap. I have the tick, its been dealer verified. They're supposed to start on the headswap tomorrow. I already miss my car and it's only been 1 day! I honestly think our cars will perform better with the new heads, I'm not saying 20rwhp, but they'll definitely be working how they're supposed to. :thumbsup:
Its just another stock head..
Mabey assembled a little better, but thats it..
It will tick in time...
Mabey assembled a little better, but thats it..
It will tick in time...
I love these threads...but did they ever figure out if it does any damage? Or is it more of a nuisance?
RickSvt said:
IT'S ABOUT FRIGGIN TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:beer:
orange2004cobra said:
Why do you say that?
They really better be more careful in the future.
If I blow my plugs out the dealer will be hearing from me. I don't know what genious only made a casting with 3-4 threads. Much less the thin cooling jackets.
If I blow my plugs out the dealer will be hearing from me. I don't know what genious only made a casting with 3-4 threads. Much less the thin cooling jackets.
I believe he says that because Ford stated they fixed the tick with the first set of new heads. But many who swapped heads ended up with the tick again. Even some of the '04 Cobras and Mach 1s got it. So unless Ford correctly diagnosed the problem it is very possible that even this new head won't be the final fix. Time will tell. JMO.
P.S. - This and other motor issues reported are the reason why some (mostly those who regularly race) are biting the bullet and are going to engine builders like VT Engines.
P.S. - This and other motor issues reported are the reason why some (mostly those who regularly race) are biting the bullet and are going to engine builders like VT Engines.
Just so you all know, I did get in a dyno 2 days before I dropped it off, so I will know if there are any performance issues.....so I will keep you all posted
Rick
Rick
My 04 cobra has 9 thread cylinder heads. I just checked the drivers side head. Definately 9 threads.
Ontariomystic said:
What was the build date of your car?
Jan 06/04, What is your build date?
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Have any 03 Spit plugs out like the old 99-01 lightnings??? And i wonder if all 03 cobras have 3-4 thread heads.
Ontariomystic said:
11/03 is my build date. The 04's that were built on or after 1/04 supposedly have the "new" heads. Obviously, I have a good chance of having the "old" heads, hence developing the tick. However, I've been taken care of. My car should be ready with both "new' heads tomorrow, or Thursday at the latest. :banana:
SilverCobra04 said:
These new replacement heads must be the same as the later 04's unless there are 2 different castings with the 9 thread count.
Ontariomystic said:
That's what the latest info is that's flying around. I wish someone could CONFIRM this is true?!
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