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I just installed a complete forged 347 stroker kit with recessed pistons to lower my compression ratio because im adding a paxton s/c I was interested in buying a set of AFR aluminum heads but Im not sure on which set would be best for my set up. the kit I bought says my compression ratio will be 9.0 if I have 64cc combustion chamber.
The head I was looking at was 185cc intake port 2.020 intake valves 1.600 exhaust 61cc combustion chamber

would this be a good head for my application or is their any other suggestions?
thanks
 

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By going with those heads (61cc ) isnt gonna raise your compression to concern you that much.It will raise your compression but not much.Maybe a few points. If your worried about it and wanna run that size head you could go with a thicker head gasket also tho.peace






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those heads will work fine, just make sure to check PTV clearance
 

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Good idea but i doubt there will be an issue? I have dished pistons with 185 58cc AFR's and no clearence issues. peace





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