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Old May 16, 2002 | 03:07 PM
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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...
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Old May 16, 2002 | 03:18 PM
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You know my vote....AFR 190's. Unbeatable out of the box. Not to mention with a little port work. :D
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Old May 16, 2002 | 05:20 PM
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How much better do the AFR 190's flow as compared to a LT-4 head (each without porting)???
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Old May 16, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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AFR 190s
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Old May 16, 2002 | 05:59 PM
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What would the AFR190 be better than the AFR195.

I thought bigger was better... :D
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Old May 16, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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anybody like edelbrock? twisted wedge? dart? ported stock heads?? brodix? uh.... any others that i may be forgetting??
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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
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Go to http://www.chevyhiperformance.com and check flow data for many cylinder heads. Very comprehensive.
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