Aluminum Cylinder Heads

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  1. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I've decided I want a set, So who is using what and why? I'm thinking Edelbrock 60259's but I could change my mind yet.:hmmm:
     
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  2. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    That choice would work well .

    I have Victor jr.s on mine and I`m very pleased with the way they run on my Mis-matched (build what ya got) motor combo.
     
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  3. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    I've got an earlier block so I have the 60359's on mine. These would be good on a street motor IMO. They work good for me on the bracket car since I'm only allowed to run 12.0s at the track. If I was going to try to build something to go faster I think I'd try out the AFR's.:)
     
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    anybody try the GT40-X's ford racing sells?

    i see them used on most all ford's crate motors. just curious
     
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    yellow75 MCCI Oregon State Rep Supporting Member

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    I have the Edelbrock Performer RPMs on mine but I am going to change to a set of AFR 185s but the 165s would work just as good on a mild motor, I will be going to a 347 so want the 185s.

    Heck there are so many good heads out there it is really a tough decision I quess part of the factor is how deep are your pockets.
     
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  6. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    AFR 165s here...:thumbs2:
    i'll have some #s maybe by next weekend...:yup:
    do you have a roller :hmmm:

    DFF
     
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  7. 72MAVGRABHER

    72MAVGRABHER Maverick Mechanic

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    MNTony aka Godzirra

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    I've got the AFR 185's on mine. The machining is very nice on them.
     
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  9. Jamie Miles

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    My Fiat Spider has the Edelbrock Performer RPM heads on it also with the 2.02 stainless valves. Runs great.. Going to run even better with a 347 short block stuck under them. :evilsmile
     
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  10. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    AFR 185s here.
     
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    Perf RPMs on mine as well. Very happy...
     
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    what is your intended goal ? daily driver,street/strip,bracket/eliminator or full tilt built to the hilt drag car ?????
     
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  13. Dave B

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    BAD A$$$ Driver. I need the power to back up all the under car neon!!
    I've decided that since it's September already, and I only have about a month or two of good weather left, I may as well pull the motor out this weekend, and do all the other things that I wanted to do last winter that didn't get done, unless I just go buy a crate engine......
     
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    I've had AFR 185s and Ebrock 60259s on mine. The AFRs make more power, the Edelbrock appear better made (I had them side-by-side on my bench). The Edelbrocks have helicoils in the threaded holes, AFRs don't. I did have to widen the piston valve reliefs to make room for the 2.02 intake valves.
     
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  15. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    "I need the power to back up all the under car neon"

    Um...what?
     
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