head problem-anyone else, brands?
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Le Mans Master
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head problem-anyone else, brands?
The AFR post recently got me thinking, anyone else had any trouble with
AFR or any other brand of head??? Thanks for your replys and story.
AFR or any other brand of head??? Thanks for your replys and story.
Le Mans Master
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Re: head problem-anyone else, brands? (LT1driver)
Edlebrock! High quality, great performance, good customer service, reasonable price. Plenty of choices too. Just bolt’m on and go.
For iron heads I like World Products – but not in stock form as sold. Street legal and well made for a great price. Much better head than stock pieces.
Just so much more in these heads with pocket porting and bowl blending (unshrouding valves too). :yesnod:
For iron heads I like World Products – but not in stock form as sold. Street legal and well made for a great price. Much better head than stock pieces.
Just so much more in these heads with pocket porting and bowl blending (unshrouding valves too). :yesnod:
Melting Slicks
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Re: head problem-anyone else, brands? (LT1driver)
A good product sells itself (cough):
A very good product OVER sells itself: Over-successful marketing can lead to a ton of issues for a company not prepared for this success.
That said
I have been very happy with my AFR 195 heads, and though I have no solid numbers the performance has been stellar (most people will attest to this).
However, I did have some issues with the heads when I first received them.
The only being that the valve seats were non-concentric and had to be touched up. Also it was apparent the castings/seats had been sitting for some time as there was light rust beginning to form. This was a minor issue and took very little to correct (although if not corrected could cause various problems). It is ALWAYS a good idea to second check the work you pay for.
The lead time and quality issues at AFR are consistent with a company unable to meet demand. After talking to AFR this became more apparent and did concern me in my purchase. I don't believe there are many companies out there that are out to steal your money and jerk you around for no reason other than spite. A growing company can be a nightmare if mis-managed.
Point being: any mass produced item will have an amount of error, and I believe that the situation at AFR will improve. If it doesn't they will have a bigger problem the growing: existing.
:cheers:
If you don't mind waiting (read: winter), then I would recommend them. Although you can get more accessible heads that with port work can do VERY good.
Good Luck, and may I ask what you are planning to build?
A very good product OVER sells itself: Over-successful marketing can lead to a ton of issues for a company not prepared for this success.
That said
I have been very happy with my AFR 195 heads, and though I have no solid numbers the performance has been stellar (most people will attest to this).
However, I did have some issues with the heads when I first received them.
The only being that the valve seats were non-concentric and had to be touched up. Also it was apparent the castings/seats had been sitting for some time as there was light rust beginning to form. This was a minor issue and took very little to correct (although if not corrected could cause various problems). It is ALWAYS a good idea to second check the work you pay for.
The lead time and quality issues at AFR are consistent with a company unable to meet demand. After talking to AFR this became more apparent and did concern me in my purchase. I don't believe there are many companies out there that are out to steal your money and jerk you around for no reason other than spite. A growing company can be a nightmare if mis-managed.
Point being: any mass produced item will have an amount of error, and I believe that the situation at AFR will improve. If it doesn't they will have a bigger problem the growing: existing.
:cheers:
If you don't mind waiting (read: winter), then I would recommend them. Although you can get more accessible heads that with port work can do VERY good.
Good Luck, and may I ask what you are planning to build?
