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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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hey everyone

i have an 87 auto, and i'm about to build a 383, allready have the super ram intake, long tube headers, 2800 stall converter, and i'm getting the LPE-74219 cam 219/219 560 lift. just wondering what heads everyone would recommend for this setup. money isn't much of a concern but i'd like to keep it under $2,500 for the heads. thanx in advance
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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sounds like a cool project!
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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...... and the AFR groupies stampede to the thread.........
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For a 383, something in the 190-200cc range.

Dart Pro 1, AFR (if you feel like waiting and can afford it), TrickFlow, etc.
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AFR competition
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