Anyone run AFR L 98 heads

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Mar 27, 2003 | 08:48 AM

mike 1985

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Anyone run AFR L 98 heads

i saw these on their web site and was wondering if anyone has run these and how they performed with otherwise stock can,ecm tpi ?

I see there 180 CC int.

thanks

Mar 27, 2003 | 09:48 AM

85vet

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Re: Anyone run AFR L 98 heads (mike 1985)

There is alot of forum members using AFR heads. They are great performers out of the box. In fact I am currently finishing a 383 buildup that includes AFR 195's.

I would not add the heads unless you do more for the engine. They are expensive and without a corresponding intake flow and cam they will not perform to maximum. If you are willing to change heads - go a little further and change cam and intake and make a performance difference.

jim

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Mar 27, 2003 | 10:14 AM

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Re: Anyone run AFR L 98 heads (mike 1985)

You dont really need them until you start significant mods. For a stock or near stock replacement on the 85, id use 88-91 vette heads.

Mar 27, 2003 | 10:24 AM

mike 1985

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Re: Anyone run AFR L 98 heads (vader86)

i thought the center int bolt holes were different on the 88-91? ARE THESE THE ALUM HEADS?
What would i need to do to put these on the 85? And where do you recommend buying them? I know autozone sells them

Mar 28, 2003 | 02:04 PM

mike 1985

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Re: Anyone run AFR L 98 heads (mike 1985)

thanks, I've called all my local parts stores to see if i can buy stock replacements....and they don't have them.

Can someone tell me what the part #'s on these would be and then i can start shopping, or if someone has a low mileage set for sale please e-mail me at hardinm@sjrmc.com

thank you

oh, i'm in SouthBend, IN

Mar 28, 2003 | 03:02 PM

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Re: Anyone run AFR L 98 heads (mike 1985)

These are Aluminum heads that came from the factory on 88-91 Corvettes. You can find them in a junkyard, or buy them off ebay. All you would probably need is new valvecovers for the centerbolt heads.