best heads??
May 16, 2002 | 03:07 PM
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Melting Slicks
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best heads??
i'm sure this will stimulate lots of debate, but what are the best heads out there for a 383 motor going in my 90?? i've heard good things about the AFR 190's and 195's...
May 16, 2002 | 03:18 PM
Melting Slicks
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Re: best heads?? (SonnyinVA)
You know my vote....AFR 190's. Unbeatable out of the box. Not to mention with a little port work. :D
May 16, 2002 | 05:20 PM
Melting Slicks
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Re: best heads?? (LPDesRoche)
How much better do the AFR 190's flow as compared to a LT-4 head (each without porting)???
May 16, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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Re: best heads?? (Ruby6spd)
AFR 190s
May 16, 2002 | 05:59 PM
Melting Slicks
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Re: best heads?? (vader86)
What would the AFR190 be better than the AFR195.
I thought bigger was better... :D
May 16, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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Re: best heads?? (Coupe89)
anybody like edelbrock? twisted wedge? dart? ported stock heads?? brodix? uh.... any others that i may be forgetting??
May 17, 2002 | 12:02 AM
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Re: best heads?? (Coupe89)
Quote:
What would the AFR190 be better than the AFR195.
I thought bigger was better... :D
you could, but the 190s (ported) flow about the same
May 17, 2002 | 12:16 AM
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Re: best heads?? (Ruby6spd)
Go to
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com and check flow data for many cylinder heads. Very comprehensive.
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