Afr Heads

Turbotimmer · 02-26-2003, 04:44 PM

I HAVE A SET OF 185CC A.F.R. CYLINDER HEADS WITH 2.02 INTAKE AND 1.60 EXHAUST VALVES. MY QUESTION IS ....HAS ANYONE USED THESE ON A STOCK(1988) MOTOR? AND IF SO WHAT IS A GOOD CAM CHOICE FOR A DRIVER CAR WITH A FIVE SPEED AND 4.10 GEARS.I ALSO HAVE A 190 FUEL PUMP,1-5/8 LONG TUBE HEADERS W/ 2-1/2 EXHAUST AND UNDERDRIVE PULLEYS THE REST IS STOCK.I KNOW I NEED TO UPGRADE INJECTORS. ANY SUGGESTIONS OR INFO IS APPRECIATED.

dragstang86 · 02-26-2003, 07:22 PM

you'll have to fly cut the pistons for valve clearance with a stock shortblock

fiveohpatrol · 02-26-2003, 11:35 PM

You will only need to notch the pistons if you get a fairly hefty cam.

The 185 heads are a bit much on a naturally aspirated 302. The 165's would work really well for you though. So if theres any way you could trade yours or return them for 165's I think you would be better off.
But if not, you're ok. Just get a good flowing intake (i like the Performer RPM and Holley systemax).

Just read an article in the newest 5.0ragazine and they made 390hp/378ft-lb NA with the 185 heads on a 302. So I guess they really aren't too bad

Whatever cam you choose to go with, make sure you check the piston to valve clearance so you don't end up with a pile broken parts.

30lb injectors will do you perfect

good luck

88workcar · 02-27-2003, 12:06 AM

stock cam with 185s, any cam with 165s. I just found this out monday, Dane, poweradderperformance.com

02-26-2003, 04:44 PM	#1
Turbotimmer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southwestern Pa. Posts: 2	Afr Heads I HAVE A SET OF 185CC A.F.R. CYLINDER HEADS WITH 2.02 INTAKE AND 1.60 EXHAUST VALVES. MY QUESTION IS ....HAS ANYONE USED THESE ON A STOCK(1988) MOTOR? AND IF SO WHAT IS A GOOD CAM CHOICE FOR A DRIVER CAR WITH A FIVE SPEED AND 4.10 GEARS.I ALSO HAVE A 190 FUEL PUMP,1-5/8 LONG TUBE HEADERS W/ 2-1/2 EXHAUST AND UNDERDRIVE PULLEYS THE REST IS STOCK.I KNOW I NEED TO UPGRADE INJECTORS. ANY SUGGESTIONS OR INFO IS APPRECIATED.

02-26-2003, 07:22 PM	#2
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	you'll have to fly cut the pistons for valve clearance with a stock shortblock __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

02-26-2003, 11:35 PM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	You will only need to notch the pistons if you get a fairly hefty cam. The 185 heads are a bit much on a naturally aspirated 302. The 165's would work really well for you though. So if theres any way you could trade yours or return them for 165's I think you would be better off. But if not, you're ok. Just get a good flowing intake (i like the Performer RPM and Holley systemax). Just read an article in the newest 5.0ragazine and they made 390hp/378ft-lb NA with the 185 heads on a 302. So I guess they really aren't too bad Whatever cam you choose to go with, make sure you check the piston to valve clearance so you don't end up with a pile broken parts. 30lb injectors will do you perfect good luck __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

02-27-2003, 12:06 AM	#4
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	stock cam with 185s, any cam with 165s. I just found this out monday, Dane, poweradderperformance.com __________________ 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.

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