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Got my car out for spring and guess what I found?

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rbonella

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My driver's side head is cracked! There is a crack that starts inside the exhaust port (closest to front bumper) and wraps around towards the front where my power steering bracket is located. I have had these Aluminum heads for many years now, and so it looks like I will be doing a much needed H/C/I swap. Might as well right? The car runs and drives normal with zero leaks from the head, but Iam sure I am on borrowed time before problems occur.
EFI 357 windsor w/ 10:1 Venolia pistons, forged crank. Street strip car...what would you purchase for H/C/I?
I was thinking AFR 205's or F.A.C 190's
Trick flow 90mm 351 R manifold
Don't know about the cam
Any recomendations fellas?
 

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I'd go AFR 205's or even 225's if you have the clearance. TEA is now owned by Summit.
 

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FAC 190's all day
 
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TFS 240's or larger. Let that engine breath.
 

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How much you willing to spend on it all?
 

Rick 91GT

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Yeah...what's the budget? I think 200cc+ personally
 

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I'd go big and go TFS. Something hogged out from TEA if it were mine.
 

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Well, I'd like to buy the best parts and make the most power possible. I like to do things once and I don't want to leave any power on the table. However, my shortblock is in great shape so a stroker kit is not an option AT THIS POINT, however, if I could put a bigger head on it that could accomidate bigger inches in the future...that would be great. Obviously, I have always heard great things about TFS and AFR, but I just don't know what size head would be BEST and what cam? So many options...Thanks guys
 

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trick flow high ports...
 

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Explorer GTP40 heads
 
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