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Posted by Motorhead6T5 (Member # 4969) on :
 
I'm looking into getting some heads for my 5.0,whats the best heads for a reasonable price? I was thinking maybe some tfs heads to match my intake. Any heads been proven to make more power than others ?
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Trick Flow Twisted Wedge
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
GT40 is the best "bang for the buck"
 

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Posted by Motorhead6T5 (Member # 4969) on :
 
If I got the vitor jr's would I have to port match to a street heat intake?
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
What engine combo are you planning to run?
 

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Posted by Motorhead6T5 (Member # 4969) on :
 

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Originally posted by 92stangLX:
What engine combo are you planning to run?

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Originally posted by 92stangLX:
What engine combo are you planning to run?

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Not sure,I was originaly thinking TFS heads and cam to match the intake,but I'm not sure if that will meet my power needs. How much power do people typicaly get with the TFS package?

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Originally posted by 92stangLX:
What engine combo are you planning to run?

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Not sure,I was originaly thinking TFS heads and cam to match the intake,but I'm not sure if that will meet my power needs. How much power do people typicaly get with the TFS package?

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How much power are you looking to put out?

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I want to run 11's on a 125 shot and dr's. So like 300 rwhp.
 

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Posted by 66 AC COBRA (Member # 904) on :
 
if u get the trickflow heads and cam, you better be able to get 11's with nitrous
 

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Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :
 
I believe with Victor JR's you will have to port match. I think they take the 1262 intake gasket with is taller than the streetheat ports. It is pretty simple to open up. Victor JR is a great head just ask Drew
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
I would say Twisted Wedge heads with a stage 1 or stage 2 cam and the TFS street intake. You should be putting out about 325HP at the crank w/o the NOS.
 

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Posted by Motorhead6T5 (Member # 4969) on :
 
Ok thanks,I'm gonna get the twisted wedge heads. That way I can be confident the parts will compliment each other. I guess I could just have the TFS heads ported if I want to go bigger down the road. I'm running a auto,most likley I will convert to a c4 with a high stall. What cam do you think would be best? stage 1 or 2?
 

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Posted by 66 AC COBRA (Member # 904) on :
 

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Originally posted by 92stangLX:
I would say Twisted Wedge heads with a stage 1 or stage 2 cam and the TFS street intake. You should be putting out about 325HP at the crank w/o the NOS.

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where the hell did you get that number from
 

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Posted by 66 AC COBRA (Member # 904) on :
 
with a stage 2 you will have to notch the pistons, with a stage 1 it will clear fine
 

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Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 
You will have to cut the pistons on a Stock bottom end to run Vic Jr's....just a FYI
 

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Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
wow, i'm surprised nobody said AFR. if you ask me, thats the best bang for the buck for an aftermarket head. 3/4 inch thick deck, CNC PORTED! all for like 1350$ new. you cant touch that.
 

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Posted by Motorhead6T5 (Member # 4969) on :
 

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wow, i'm surprised nobody said AFR. if you ask me, thats the best bang for the buck for an aftermarket head. 3/4 inch thick deck, CNC PORTED! all for like 1350$ new. you cant touch that.

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with a stage 2 you will have to notch the pistons, with a stage 1 it will clear fine

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Installed straight up it won't have sufficient clearance to be within spec.

but it will if you retard it 4 degrees. 2 might even do it
 

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Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 

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wow, i'm surprised nobody said AFR. if you ask me, thats the best bang for the buck for an aftermarket head. 3/4 inch thick deck, CNC PORTED! all for like 1350$ new. you cant touch that.

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is $1350 assembled? and would the ports match right up to a streetheat intake?

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the heads are around 1350$ complete! you could probably find a better deal on the corral. i would definately consider atleast looking at the AFRs befor you make your decision.

[ June 12, 2005, 10:22 PM: Message edited by: stoauto ]
 

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Posted by talaposa (Member # 2460) on :
 
I just ran a comparison of heads on "Desktop Dyno" using factory flow figures and the same cam. For horse power it came out this way.
1. AFR
2. Trick Flow
3. Edelbrock
All three were very close. However, I bet the $ per horsepower ratio would be one of the other heads out there.
 

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Posted by cdog301 (Member # 5136) on :
 
www.adperformance.com

Has them (AFR165's) for $1309.00 shipped to your door! Good luck!
 

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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
Or AFR165 Competitions-->


http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2005/05/DynoDuel/
 

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Posted by Motorhead6T5 (Member # 4969) on :
 
I've pretty much decided on the TFS twisted wedge heads,1150 from summit,and I have money left over for the cam,pushrods,rockers,etc. Thanks for the help guys,hopfully this thread will help others as well. Now where's my tax return!!!
 

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Posted by Mr JoCo (Member # 1549) on :
 
those TW's are a good choice. Someone on here is running them on his combo and he's doing 8's in the 1/4. That means potential

You might still be able to getem for $1000. Just gotta hunt for the cheapest price in one of the 5.0 magazines and have summit price match.
 

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Posted by red GT black rallyes (Member # 4495) on :
 
i have some AFR165's they are used but still in good shape, $900 and have proven higher HP over other heads, LMK.
 

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