Question about AFR Heads

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93STVCobra

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A quick simple question Idk the anwser to and just wanna be sure. I plan on buying AFR heads I know 185 would be best for 302stock/331stroked which I plan on doing in the future but right now I just wanna bolt them on and just worry about that later. So could I buy the 165s and when I am ready to 331 it could I send them to TEA and pay them to turn them into 185s? And if so and you have done this do you know what the cost would be?

 

rd

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I have exactly this situation and bought the 185's. Had them three years and have not put them on the 302. I now have the block for the 331....

They appear to be suitable for both engines, and my machine shop said I can vary the compression in my 331 with dished pistons if we need to.

 

Rick 91GT

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Slap the 185s on....it will cost a lot more to port the 165s.

 

tannerc91gt

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You're going to have more in getting the 165s worked over than you would with just dealing with the 185s from now. I'm not 100% on all the differences but I know the 165s are supposed to be emissions friendly so I'm sure there are a few differences there

 

Butterfinger

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The larger intake valves on the 185s may change your cam selection.