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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
whats the best thats out there. (AFFORDABLE!!!!)
carburated 408 that is
 

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Posted by rr_mustang (Member # 888) on :
 
I am using a set of ported AFR 205's on my 408.

AFR 205's
 

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Posted by Pro50Eric (Member # 2065) on :
 
Victor Glidden heads. Outflows Afr's
 

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Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
Blue Thunder is not too bad.
Hardly a street head though.
 

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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
yes, streetable is nice. but im only going to drive it to the track and back. well, to the occasional cafords show too
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
On a budget? TFS high ports with a port job because you don't need special(much more expensive) headers for them like you do on the AFR's and Blue thunders and they're several hundred dollars cheaper. Some hogged out Victor Jr's will work as well.
 

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Posted by yellow67stang (Member # 903) on :
 
TFS High Ports are probably the best known head out there that will take you from mild to wild.

Vic Jrs. are the underdog because nobody thinks you can make power with them. But you can!

In my humble opinion AFR=Hype

If you need to talk to a "head" guy. I have a good friend that is starting up his own shop in Sac town.

Eric
 

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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
Eric,
does the person have a web page? i assume its the same guy you posted above
the TFS high ports are looking awful tasty right now
David
 

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Posted by yellow67stang (Member # 903) on :
 
Like most machinists they need help in the computer age. So, as of right now he does not have a website. I am working on it right now. His name is Nick Bastio(I hope I spelled that right)He is a real nice guy and is easy to talk to. Give him a call. He has done a lot of Winston cup, Pro Mod, and some Pro Stock stuff.
 

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Posted by CustomFastbackCA (Member # 1369) on :
 
Haven't gotten my 408 dynoed yet, but my Victor Jr.s flow 300 on the intake and 223 on the exhaust, with the help of a stage II port job from CoastHigh.com. Cost about the same as AFRs including the stage II port work and you don't need custom headers. That'll save you about $800.
 

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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
so wich heads need the custom headers? AFR 205's, Blue Thunders, ...anyone else??????
i wanna stay away from a 900 dollar set of headers
 

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Posted by Jeff S (Member # 371) on :
 
The AFR 205's DO NOT need custom headers. The exhaust port is only raised .125"
 

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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
so the BBK 351W swap long tube headers will work. HOORAY!!!
 

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Posted by 7.0L (Member # 786) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jeff S:
The AFR 205's DO NOT need custom headers. The exhaust port is only raised .125"

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Correct, we have a winner.
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
You're right, I did some research, its the AFR 225's, not 205's that need the custom (yates style?) headers. The TFS high ports are drilled for both types of headers.
 

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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
i think im going to go with the TFS high ports. now, on to figuring out the rest of the combo.
what would be a good intake manifold/carb set up for that? im going to use a semi streetable cam (along the same specs as the f cam probably) since i know that matters
thanks fellas for your opinions
 

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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
oh, and im leaning towards a CHP 408. i guess that would be kinda relivant
 

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Posted by 87 Saleen (Member # 1549) on :
 
how would the high ports work a 5.0????
 

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Posted by Jeff S (Member # 371) on :
 
Super Victor intake with a 1000cfm carb with 1 7/8" Long Tubes and 3" exhuast. Cam = custom grind
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 

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Originally posted by 87 Saleen:
how would the high ports work a 5.0????

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Great with 12+ lbs of boost
 

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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jeff S:
Super Victor intake with a 1000cfm carb with 1 7/8" Long Tubes and 3" exhuast. Cam = custom grind

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how would all that handle a 150 shot?
 

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Posted by Jeff S (Member # 371) on :
 
cobraman1994,

Should work great and increase your 500rwhp(stick) to 650ish!
 

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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jeff S:
cobraman1994,

Should work great and increase your 500rwhp(stick) to 650ish!

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Posted by cobraman1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
now what would be the quietest exhaust for this? since i already have the electric cut outs set up to buy. i figure i wanna role quiet on the street. catted x pipe and 3 chambers? lol
 

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Posted by fiveohmike (Member # 1437) on :
 
AFR 205cc
 

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