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BTW FWIW……The HR soft poly motor mounts resolved my vibration issues by keeping driveline aligned. I forgot to circle back to post once I resolved it 4 years ago lol

Interested in exhaust manifolds....have the drivers side manifolds had weld repair?

Also I forgot to mention that the bearings checked out good as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for all the responses, I have ordered a MAHLE ORIGINAL/VICTOR REINZ HS3797 head gasket and ARP studs. Also I have a spare complete pull out from a 87. It appears to be unopened so that will be my back up plan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ha...I thought you meant the bottom half of the circumference since the original pic had coolant covering it. LOL Notice the different bolts on the mains. [emoji848] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I overboosted (31 psi) by accident. It was tuned for 25 psi. It went lean, 5* retard, and popped the gasket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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You nailed it....here is a pic of gasket number.....I had to go look after you said that. Makes me question the whole engine although it has run reliably at 20+ psi for several years Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Chuck, Yes it has the 8445 heads and has performed great for the 4 years I’ve had it. I’ve upgraded to TE60, CAS V4 SLIC, 3” DP, TT chip with 60lb injectors with and alkycontrol kit. I run it regularly at 25 psi with no KR. Maybe it a jaspers that got lucky with correct crank, block, and heads...

I have performed several searches and can’t find any info on this tag. I have the engine apart because of a blown head gasket. Tag was attached to the front of the block. I pulled the pan and the crank is turned .010 and 60 stamped on the pistons. Crank doesn’t bother me but if the bore is .060...

Based on my experience, I recommend the one that Dennis Kirban sells. http://www.kirbanperformance.com/product/43908/REPRODUCTION+TRANSMISSION+SHIFT+CABLE+%237368.html I purchased several from local part stores that either weren’t the correct length or they wouldn’t function after install (cable...

Yes whatever you have left, but wanted to be sure that 85tr got the boost control if he needed it [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

$20 PP sent to you thanks and Merry Christmas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got the payment and I’ll ship out to you on Tuesday and send you a tracking number. Merry Christmas everyone! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk