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Originally posted by LX347hatch:
Either 5.0 magazine or mm&ff did a article on them a while back . Google it . I think they bolted them up to a stock shortblock and were happy and surprised with the results.

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Just did a little research on those heads. They seem really good for the price. I am definitely considering getting them. I would just like to know a little more about them before I actually make the purchase. But they are one of the top prospects at the moment. I have till about tax return time to make my decision. Thanks for the heads up about these
 

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Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on :
 

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Either 5.0 magazine or mm&ff did a article on them a while back . Google it . I think they bolted them up to a stock shortblock and were happy and surprised with the results.

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Just did a little research on those heads. They seem really good for the price. I am definitely considering getting them. I would just like to know a little more about them before I actually make the purchase. But they are one of the top prospects at the moment. I have till about tax return time to make my decision. Thanks for the heads up about these

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heard a lot of people having trouble with those heads. they have a valve seating problem. by the time you fix them it ill cost you about the same as edel, tf, and afr.
 

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Posted by cali95gt (Member # 8940) on :
 
just go to Corral.net and pick up a set of used Edelbrocks if you are on a budget for about $500-$600.
 

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Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Edelbrock E-Streets are $900 new. I seem to remember GT40Y heads being relatively inexpensive too.
 

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Posted by nasty93 (Member # 8935) on :
 
i had some edelbrock performers on my old motor and they were hella fun even with the stock 5.0 cam.
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Trick Flow and Edelbrock are both solid choices. The GT40X heads are supposted to be ok.

Bottom line.. go with a set of Aluminum heads
 

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Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
I will definitely be going with a set of aluminium heads. The biggest decision is to choose which one. I think I might just go with a set of heads that have a good rep like the eddys or svo heads just to be safe. Idk if I should go with a 2.02 or 1.90 intake. Any suggestions? And depending on which size I choose, could I use 1.7 rr or should I play it safe with 1.6?
 

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Posted by Blubyu87gt (Member # 9427) on :
 
I went with the X306 heads and really like the looks/sound/performance they provide. Go on 5.0 Resto and see some of the kits they have. If I remember correctly I paid a bit under 2000 when I got mine.
 

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Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 

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I went with the X306 heads and really like the looks/sound/performance they provide. Go on 5.0 Resto and see some of the kits they have. If I remember correctly I paid a bit under 2000 when I got mine.

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I wish I had that kind of cash to buy some nice heads.. but I'm kinda on a budget
 

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Posted by Ryan_LX (Member # 7089) on :
 
You get what you pay for!! Save up until you can afford a set of quality aluminum heads like AFR or trick flow. That will make or break your set up. As for rr I would fo with 1.6s to be safe.
 

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Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 

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You get what you pay for!! Save up until you can afford a set of quality aluminum heads like AFR or trick flow. That will make or break your set up. As for rr I would fo with 1.6s to be safe.

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You get what you pay for!! Save up until you can afford a set of quality aluminum heads like AFR or trick flow. That will make or break your set up. As for rr I would fo with 1.6s to be safe.

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I'm not really familiar with PTV clearence.. is there anyway I can figure out whether or not I could use a 1.7rr with a 1.90 intake?

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All production engines are different so just because a setup worked on someone elses car doesnt mean it will work on another car with the exact same part's. So if You have stock piston's then You might want to go with AFR 165 or twisted wedge. Head's and cam will make or break a setup so save for the good ones!
 

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Posted by 915.0gt (Member # 9518) on :
 
Leave room to grow, no matter what u buy. for a set of aluminum heads If it was me looking for a set on a budget I would go with the edlebrock performer heads or for like 300 more you could have the afr or twisted wedges.

buy a set of 1.7rr before you buy the heads, then when you are doing the head swap bolt them onto the heads, get some clay, lay down the gasket on he block put a small "pancake" on one of the pistons bolt the head down (you probly don't need to torque it to specs) then pull the head back off and see if you are having any clearance issues because of the 1.7s, if you are then stick the stockers back on and sell/trade for some 1.6s
 

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Posted by clone nprogrss (Member # 10342) on :
 
id mess round n get the afr's!
 

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Posted by SF Coupe (Member # 1810) on :
 
AFR 165, 321/339rw on my little 302 that stops making power at 5800rpm.
 

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Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
Thanks for all of the replies fellas

Looks like I will be looking into all 3 (eddys, afr, TW). It all comes down to pricing and what kind of deal I can get on the heads. I understand that the heads are thee most important part of making power, but for a full time college student and part time worker, I have to make a couple sacrifices along the line. For an investment like this, I will not be in a rush so hopefully a great deal will come up!!
 

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Posted by Nastysvt (Member # 6431) on :
 
after you knock out majority of your general ed. get a full time job and then school part time like me make money and get an education while still building your car
 

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Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 

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after you knock out majority of your general ed. get a full time job and then school part time like me make money and get an education while still building your car

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Hey Phil.. shut up

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Posted by clone nprogrss (Member # 10342) on :
 
if i were 2 buy sum alluminum heads afr's is tha way 2 go bud!!n sfcoupe what u mean ur set up stopped makin power after 5800??what else u runnin wit those heads??
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 

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buy a set of 1.7rr before you buy the heads

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buy a set of 1.7rr before you buy the heads

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Why buy 1.7 rockers, only to limit yourself on cam selection? And yes, you do torque the heads when checking PTV clearance...and put a head gasket in there as well. When you're talking .039-.044 thickness for a HG, plus the torque, it can make/break a setup working.


My advice...buy a set of used heads/rockers/pushrods from someone upgrading their combo. You get matched parts for cheap...that's what I did with my first build.

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Originally posted by clone nprogrss:
if i were 2 buy sum alluminum heads afr's is tha way 2 go bud!!n sfcoupe what u mean ur set up stopped makin power after 5800??what else u runnin wit those heads??

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