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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 7t9l82
if you have the L-82 cam 1.6 rockers work really well.
the alternative i have right now is:
Vortex heads
Cylinder Head #:12552520
58cc heads
176cc intake port volume
1.84/1.50 valves
Roller tip rockers

thoughts on the two setups both with edelbrock intakes?
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by diehrd
GM Performance Parts Fast Burn heads ..

I know every one will shout from roof tops that AFR are better ... And at a high lift well above most 430hp cars AFR wins. But you did say you liked factory parts and the aluminum fast burns fit that bill.. I run a pair of them and love em .
I run them, too.. love 'em! I had the valves swapped to stainless 2.02 1.60's and it's been perfect.
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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as long as you opened up the bowls, and unshrouded the valves, otherwise you accomplished nothing. for years people have put in bigger valves without the other work and sorry it won't help.

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