how's my combo??

Killercanary · 04-17-2001, 08:04 PM

Greco- you ran some good times already didn't you, if memory serves me right you ran like a 13.6 at 100mph or something didn't you? What are you hoping to run with the heads?
I must throw my opinion in on your head selection, I personally wouldn't go with the TF heads. They flow good numbers, allow use of a 2.02 valve with stock pistons, and are relatively cheap, BUT... they have had tons of problems in the past with valve guides resulting in dropping a valve into the chamber, and although many claim they have corrected the problems by using better valve guides and such, my cousin recently spoke with Mr. Jim Belle from Kenne Bell SC's and he said that they have torn down quite a few 302's with the "new" tristed wedge head, and after only 10K miles, they all showed valve guide wear. This is just what I've heard, it may not be the case, but I would be a little cautious of them if I were you. That is why I bought the AFR 165 heads, they flow just a hair better than the TF's, are CNC ported, and are made great. If you still decide to go with TF's, I'd call Dave at JD's Performance as he sells the TF's for a great price and he is a great guy to deal with, I got my AFR's from him as well as a few other things.

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Best ET: 13.83
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04-17-2001, 08:04 PM	#5
Killercanary Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 336	Greco- you ran some good times already didn't you, if memory serves me right you ran like a 13.6 at 100mph or something didn't you? What are you hoping to run with the heads? I must throw my opinion in on your head selection, I personally wouldn't go with the TF heads. They flow good numbers, allow use of a 2.02 valve with stock pistons, and are relatively cheap, BUT... they have had tons of problems in the past with valve guides resulting in dropping a valve into the chamber, and although many claim they have corrected the problems by using better valve guides and such, my cousin recently spoke with Mr. Jim Belle from Kenne Bell SC's and he said that they have torn down quite a few 302's with the "new" tristed wedge head, and after only 10K miles, they all showed valve guide wear. This is just what I've heard, it may not be the case, but I would be a little cautious of them if I were you. That is why I bought the AFR 165 heads, they flow just a hair better than the TF's, are CNC ported, and are made great. If you still decide to go with TF's, I'd call Dave at JD's Performance as he sells the TF's for a great price and he is a great guy to deal with, I got my AFR's from him as well as a few other things. ------------------ 95 GT convt' 5 speed, 3.73's,FMS HD clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, ASP alum. underdrive pulleys, Bassani offroad X pipe, 2 chmbr flowmasters, K&N w/o silencer, edelbrock performer intake, FRPP 65mm T-body, FRPP shorty headers, FRPP aluminum driveshaft.Hooker 4pt chrome car bar, Xenon/Wings West ground effects, custom interior Best ET: 13.83 Best MPH: 98.55mph with Best 60': 1.91 on Nitto DR's Homepage: <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/killercanary" TARGET=_blank>http://www.angelfire