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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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Whats the best "bang for your buck" type of aluminum head for around $1000?

I want to make as close to 450hp as I can.

here is my setup

355
solid cam 274/280 236/242 .508/.517 110LSA
speed pro flat top pistons (-5cc)
RPM air gap intake
1" aluminum open spacer
750 speed demon
roller rockers
1 5/8" headers

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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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DART PRO 1 180CC-200CC

Trickflow Research makes a 195CC head for just a shade over 1000 bucks.
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Trickflow makes a good product. I have a set sitting on top of my 383.
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Brodix IK200's
ProTopLine 190's

BTW: You mean 450rwhp right? With a good setup, 450bhp is EASY to get on a 350 with a solid cam, hell, it's not too hard to get with a hydraulic cam
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