Heads heads and more heads...

OneBad91 · 12-14-2003, 08:11 PM

There are some many different heads out there and they are driving a fellow crazy. This winter i'm building my 302 and on the bottom end of things i'm just gonna bore it 30 over and put forged pistions in it. I am hoping to run somewhere in the 12's if thats possible. I am wondering what is the best head out there if there is just one. I would like to here feed back on what you guys have used and experienced. Cast iron or aluminum it doesn't matter nor does the price. Thanks

T5superduty · 12-14-2003, 08:47 PM

AFR 185s
Edelbrock Victors
Trick flow track heat
canfield

Those will help you get in the 12s faster

88workcar · 12-14-2003, 10:02 PM

AFR 165, no Brainer

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-14-2003, 10:21 PM

I will second the afr 165 motion

Ieatcamaros · 12-14-2003, 11:15 PM

afr 185 gets my vote

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-14-2003, 11:53 PM

185's are too big for a mild 306 IMO

tmoss · 12-15-2003, 08:34 AM

Absolutely the 165 head. Doesn't give up much flow to the 185 and with the smaller runners, it will make more torque than the 185 on the street - VERY important for driveability! AFR 165 + Crower 15511 + Cobra/Explorer intake with ported lower = 300RWHP and 12s should come very easy at 3300# weight.

andy669 · 12-15-2003, 03:46 PM

TFS Twisted Wedge= The best head for the money.

Andy

WADS56 · 12-15-2003, 04:29 PM

I agree with Andy.

Dark_5.0 · 12-15-2003, 04:33 PM

I agree with the guy that is pulling the awesome wheelie

tmoss · 12-15-2003, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dark_5.0
I agree with the guy that is pulling the awesome wheelie

Be sure that's Andy

TW is also a good head and about $300 cheaper, but it doesn't usually make the quite as much power in stock form.

420nitro · 12-15-2003, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by andy669
TFS Twisted Wedge= The best head for the money.

Andy

I agree 100%. Then later when you want more, you can just simply have them ported by Fox lake, Panhandle Performance, Bennet, etc. At that put your Afr's 165 wouldn't even come close. So to sum this up, TFS heads are the best bang for the buck and alot of room to stretch your legs out later!
Good Luck

OneBad91 · 12-15-2003, 08:56 PM

Does anyone have any opinion on those World Products Roush 200 heads from summit. I was looking into those and i was wondering if they are any good.

91redlx50 · 12-16-2003, 12:04 AM

They are awesome cast iron heads that flow well.But I would go with the AFR 185s if you are looking to go with a higher flowing head.The roush heads are way better than the GT40 heads iron or aluminum.

12-14-2003, 08:11 PM	#1
OneBad91 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 58	Heads heads and more heads... There are some many different heads out there and they are driving a fellow crazy. This winter i'm building my 302 and on the bottom end of things i'm just gonna bore it 30 over and put forged pistions in it. I am hoping to run somewhere in the 12's if thats possible. I am wondering what is the best head out there if there is just one. I would like to here feed back on what you guys have used and experienced. Cast iron or aluminum it doesn't matter nor does the price. Thanks __________________ 90 lx notchback:4cyl to 5.0 conversion, Mac 1 3/4 long tube headers, 3 inch pro chamber, al. radiatior, 3:73 gears, underdrive pulleys, GT-40 intake with 1" spacer, cold air intake, electric fan, pro 5.0 shifter, smog pump delete, a/c delete, windage tray, flowmasters, turn downs, subframe connectors, 5-lug conversion. Pro Tru forged pistions, Roush 200 heads, z303 cam, 30# injectors, 70 mm t-body, 255 lph fuel pump, 1.6 roller rockers, 7 qt. pan, high volume oil pump, fuel pressure regulator, MSD 6AL, MSD blaster coil, MSD pro billet distributer, 75mm mass air, and a hell of alot of money.

12-14-2003, 08:47 PM	#2
T5superduty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 114	AFR 185s Edelbrock Victors Trick flow track heat canfield Those will help you get in the 12s faster __________________ Gt40 X heads,B-303 Cam, Cobra 1.7 Roller Rockers, Edelbrock Victor water pump, 3 Core Radiator, Edelbrock RPM "Air Gap"intake, Road Demon 625 cfm carb, Hooker Super competition Headers, offroad H pipe, T5

12-14-2003, 10:02 PM	#3
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	AFR 165, no Brainer __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

12-14-2003, 10:21 PM	#4
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I will second the afr 165 motion __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

12-14-2003, 11:15 PM	#5
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	afr 185 gets my vote __________________ The sig says it all.

12-14-2003, 11:53 PM	#6
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	185's are too big for a mild 306 IMO __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

12-15-2003, 08:34 AM	#7
tmoss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 634	Absolutely the 165 head. Doesn't give up much flow to the 185 and with the smaller runners, it will make more torque than the 185 on the street - VERY important for driveability! AFR 165 + Crower 15511 + Cobra/Explorer intake with ported lower = 300RWHP and 12s should come very easy at 3300# weight. __________________ Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/

12-15-2003, 03:46 PM	#8
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	TFS Twisted Wedge= The best head for the money. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

12-15-2003, 04:29 PM	#9
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I agree with Andy. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

12-15-2003, 04:33 PM	#10
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I agree with the guy that is pulling the awesome wheelie __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

12-15-2003, 08:56 PM	#13
OneBad91 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 58	Does anyone have any opinion on those World Products Roush 200 heads from summit. I was looking into those and i was wondering if they are any good. __________________ 90 lx notchback:4cyl to 5.0 conversion, Mac 1 3/4 long tube headers, 3 inch pro chamber, al. radiatior, 3:73 gears, underdrive pulleys, GT-40 intake with 1" spacer, cold air intake, electric fan, pro 5.0 shifter, smog pump delete, a/c delete, windage tray, flowmasters, turn downs, subframe connectors, 5-lug conversion. Pro Tru forged pistions, Roush 200 heads, z303 cam, 30# injectors, 70 mm t-body, 255 lph fuel pump, 1.6 roller rockers, 7 qt. pan, high volume oil pump, fuel pressure regulator, MSD 6AL, MSD blaster coil, MSD pro billet distributer, 75mm mass air, and a hell of alot of money.

12-16-2003, 12:04 AM	#14
91redlx50 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Meadowlands,NJ Posts: 11	Roush 200s They are awesome cast iron heads that flow well.But I would go with the AFR 185s if you are looking to go with a higher flowing head.The roush heads are way better than the GT40 heads iron or aluminum. __________________ 91 LX 5.0 K&N AIR FILTER PERFORMANCE CHIP HOMEMADE CAI FLOWMASTER CAT-BACK Coming Soon: T-5 conversion UPR shifter 3.90 GEARS Coming Later: T-44 single turbo kit T-56