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Discussing romeo heads on windsor block in the 99-04 Forum. Well I would like to once and for all resolve this issue of whether or ... Modded Mustangs is the premier Ford Mustang Forum on the internet. We discuss all aspects of the Ford Mustang on the forum. Registered Users do not see the above ads. Please Register - It's Free! |
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romeo heads on windsor block"NOTE: For help identifying your block, Romeo Blocks have 11 bolt valve covers, Windsor Blocks have 13 bolt valve covers. These heads do not fit Windsor Blocks" This sounds to me like the nail in the coffin, but if anyone knows otherwise, id love to hear it.
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You can use Windsor heads on a Romeo block, and Romeo Heads on a Windsor Block.
You can also get windsor heads spark plug problem fixed.
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The other major difference is the guides, other than the two minor problems they are a direct swap.
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Have you guys done this actual swap before? Why would patriot say the heads are block specific?
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Because its Patriot!
![]() And boomer has done the swap many times. And i will be doing it here in next few months!
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Not trying to doubt you guys, just want to be sure so I dont end up with a pair of heads I cant use. Whats the deal with the windsor head fix? The first time I shot a plug I took the head off and cut in new threads and screwed in a threaded sleeve - I used the kit from summit. Now this same one is leaking by and I figure its a matter of time before it is ruined completely. Ive got another set of windsor heads sitting in the garage I could technically use, but Im just so dam sick of this problem - this will be the third plug Ive shot if this one comes out!
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I use timeserts on most of the heads I do, they work well. I have used helicoils and had luck with them when installed properly. I do every plug hole just to be safe, they need to have 8 threads or you'll be back to square one.
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I think the summit kit works well - Ive got over 10K since the fix, I just wish I had used red thread locker on the sleeve.
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Boomer,
If Patriot Performance heads are crap. What would you suggest?
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so you guys are saying that the windsor heads have this problem and the romeo don't?? i thought all 4.6's and 5.4's had this problem?? how do i know if mine has this problem or not??
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I have a Windsor motor. I do not have the problem... yet. But, the next mechanic that works on my motor could strip out the threads.
Boomer, thanks for the list. I really hope I don't need it.
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When i had it done, only minor modifications were done. Just had to grind something down a bit if i remember right... nothing big though.
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alot of worry off my chest
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Well you always have a small risk, but Romeo heads, which is what you have, are not known for this problem. So as far as im concerned you are safe.
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