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Opinions Wanted: Best H/C/I set up w/ STrim?

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5o5speed

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Stock block 302 with 40k mi. Has gears, TB, exhaust, cold air intake, the usual stuff. Ordering heads, cam, and intake all at once to save time and then a blower (Strim) once I have enough money.
Heads: Should I get AFR 165's or get the 185's because I will be adding the STrim? Are 185's too much head for a stock block 302 under all circumstances?

Intake: Thinking about the Holley Systemax because I've heard it will make gobs of power when I add the STrim.

Cam: The FMS alphabet cams are cheap but I could probably get something better nowadays right? Thanks guys.
 
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185's, with Holley systemax or TFS, and Comp XE268HR. Don't worry about the larger port sizes as the boost will take care of it. Better than choking the boost off and turning it all into heat.
 

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I'm using AFR 185s, Ed Curtis cam, Performer RPM (old style). All those would work well on your car as well. I'm going to put and S-trim on my car too!
 
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