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- 1997 Thunderbird 4.6, 1998 Mark VIII LSC
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OxmanWI said:Nice job Brandon! Looks like a fun winter project. Stage 3 upgrade? Lucky guy! Keep us posted![]()
Tbird1997 said:Man really makes me want some MHS heads and cams! Be sure to post more pics of the install
Well, finally started the teardown on the engine this afternoon... all I can say is it's a good thing I'm replacing the plugs and wires. The ones coming off explain a great deal about the strange behaviors of the car lately... lol.
Anyway, while I was examining the heads a little closer this afternoon I took a good look at them and compared them to the photos of the stage 3 heads I see on Nick's website (and elsewhere). I'm now almost certain I have stage 2 heads and NOT stage 3 heads like I was told. All the stage 3 heads I've seen have the air dam between the intake valve and spark plug hole ground back. Mine are untouched. I asked for a confirmation from MHS on the matter, but they never replied to my inquiry.
Oh well, no big deal - I got what I paid for. I'm just a little irritated about their saying to me that I got upgraded when in fact I didn't. But life goes on. Depending on a great multitude of factors, I hope to have it reassembled and begin tuning by Christmas.
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