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Message: <blockquote data-quote="reivaxtorres" data-source="post: 543549" data-attributes="member: 8890">for the head swap kit, get this one from Ford Racing:M-6067-D46it includes:head gaskets (PI and NPI head gaskets are the same)head bolts (one-time use)exhaust manifold boltsdipstick tubethen, from Ford, you have to go off and get:1) Intake manifold gaskets (02+ as these are revised and have a larger water port)2) timing cover gaskets (all three of them)3) timing cover seal4) heater return tube5) valve cover gaskets (for whatever year valve covers you are using)then you will have to do this on your own:1) modify the alternator bracket to fit your new PI manifold and NPI alternator2) drill and tap (3/8" NPT) a new location on the PI Manifold for the extra coolant sensorand remember these steps while doing the swap:1) drain the block of all coolant, or you will make a mess. 2) IF you are going to install the heads with the exhaust manifolds already bolted on, remember to install the dipstick tube AT THE SAME TIME and BEFORE you bolt the heads down. ---- if you are installing the heads first, then the exhaust manifolds, remember to install the new dipstick after the heads, but before the exhaust manifold3) either remove the pulley for the power steering pump (autozone rents the removers) or you will need to use a open cresent wrench and slowly (and i mean slowly) back out the 3rd bolt that holds the power steering pump to the blockother things to note:1) if you need to, lokar sells a flexible dipstick tube2) if you are installing the heads with the engine in the car, taking off the hood, taking out the radiator fan, radiator, and coolant tanks will give you plenty of room to work with3) you dont need to remove the a/c compressor, just unbolt it fron the block to access the crank position sensor. 4) swap the fuel rails and injectors fron the NPI manifold to the PI manifold. and i think thats about it, if i remember anything else ill add it in</blockquote>