Which heads to use? - Page 2

qkjuicedpony · 01-22-2009, 02:00 PM

If you use the right cam you can get away without clearing them

But he is right

coupe · 01-22-2009, 03:04 PM

For what you have, the 165cc heads are more than enough...and they're a great "small-port" head; probably the best. Your chances of finding them for a really good deal are higher than for the 185's too, becasue they seem to be more popular.

LeeH · 01-22-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coupe

For what you have, the 165cc heads are more than enough...and they're a great "small-port" head; probably the best. Your chances of finding them for a really good deal are higher than for the 185's too, becasue they seem to be more popular.

+1
They also wont have the P/V clearance issues that the 185s will have with stock pistons.

blue90lx · 01-23-2009, 07:45 AM

What about the dss short skirt pistons with the 185 head would that work? And have no issues with the clearance?

86nu · 01-23-2009, 10:50 AM

clearance is about the valve size, life and duration, more the duration than lift, but its all in how much valve relief the piston has, how big the valve is and how long/far the valve opens

qkjuicedpony · 01-23-2009, 10:51 AM

If its a DSS Piston it should be cleared for a 2.02 valve and be fine

sccapri · 01-25-2009, 10:21 PM

185s should work with a B cam and will give you room to grow. Any aftermarket head will be better than the stock head, so you can't go wrong either way.

BAD INT · 01-31-2009, 12:55 AM

I have 2 sets of heads in the forsale section that may be in your range.

klu408 · 02-09-2009, 12:37 PM

Hey Robert call me before you buy new ones!!! ( I have a killer hook up on these new)

I'm pretty sure I can get you new ones cheaper than you can buy used ones for!! 165 to 225's

coupe · 02-11-2009, 12:54 PM

Keep in mind, AFR is not the only good cylinder head out there...

BAD INT's heads might be a good option for you...

I also know of a really clean pair of Twisted Wedges including rockers for a sweet deal.

01-22-2009, 02:00 PM	#11
qkjuicedpony Dayuuuuuuum!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas GA Posts: 2,933	If you use the right cam you can get away without clearing them But he is right __________________ 86 Mustang Gt......Mods piling up in my garage. 07 F350 dooly.....Tows my fifth wheel

01-22-2009, 03:04 PM	#12
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	For what you have, the 165cc heads are more than enough...and they're a great "small-port" head; probably the best. Your chances of finding them for a really good deal are higher than for the 185's too, becasue they seem to be more popular. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein

01-23-2009, 07:45 AM	#14
blue90lx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sand mountain Posts: 463	What about the dss short skirt pistons with the 185 head would that work? And have no issues with the clearance? __________________ 1990 lx 302 w/trickflow intake, b-303 cam, tremec 3550 ,spec stage 3 clutch, crane 1.7 rockers, under drive pulleys, bbk full length headers, and x-pipe,3:73 gear. AND.......

01-23-2009, 10:50 AM	#15
86nu Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: orlando florida Posts: 165	clearance is about the valve size, life and duration, more the duration than lift, but its all in how much valve relief the piston has, how big the valve is and how long/far the valve opens __________________ 86 Coupe aka the battle ship H/C/I, Nitrous, bla bla bla all on a 351

01-23-2009, 10:51 AM	#16
qkjuicedpony Dayuuuuuuum!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas GA Posts: 2,933	If its a DSS Piston it should be cleared for a 2.02 valve and be fine __________________ 86 Mustang Gt......Mods piling up in my garage. 07 F350 dooly.....Tows my fifth wheel

01-25-2009, 10:21 PM	#17
sccapri Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 20	185s should work with a B cam and will give you room to grow. Any aftermarket head will be better than the stock head, so you can't go wrong either way.

01-31-2009, 12:55 AM	#18
BAD INT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 184	I have 2 sets of heads in the forsale section that may be in your range.

02-09-2009, 12:37 PM	#19
klu408 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sand Mountian Posts: 180	Hey Robert call me before you buy new ones!!! ( I have a killer hook up on these new) I'm pretty sure I can get you new ones cheaper than you can buy used ones for!! 165 to 225's

02-11-2009, 12:54 PM	#20
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	Keep in mind, AFR is not the only good cylinder head out there... BAD INT's heads might be a good option for you... I also know of a really clean pair of Twisted Wedges including rockers for a sweet deal. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein