tech guys: h/c/i opinions and questions

I will be honest with you if you never plan for any kind of Forced Induction I would NOT get AFR 185cc heads. You will have to notch your pistons. A 302 dos not flow enough air to get the full potiental of those heads. AFR 165cc would be better for you. I made the mistake of getting AFR 185cc heads for my NA 302 and I wasnt impressed with the heads at first since I paid 1400 bucks for them BUT I am now supercharged so I am VERY VERY happy I got them now. Yes AFR are direct replacement heads everything bolts right up that another reason I do like them. I have long tubes and everything lines right up. If you buy AFRs be sure to get the emissions leagl version they have a better resale value if you ever want to sell them. As far as clutch I would upgrade if I was you BUT I have a stock clutch and I am putting at this moment 460 rwhp with no clutch issues yet, but I am not saying that a stock clutch will do. I do plan to upgrade to a centerforce clutch.

For stock pistons, I like AFR 165cc cylinder heads.

If you do not have the cylinder heads already, you may want to check out a dealer for them.

Ed Curtis @ www.flowtechinduction.com sells the AFR heads. He will match the valvetrain for your camshaft and engine requirements. He is a custom camshaft guy as well. I was happy with his service.

Good Luck in which ever way you choose

You already wanted to go with Jay for the cam....
Stick with that decision, and let Jay specify the heads and intake for your goals.......


There should be a Jay link in my sig...
jason

AFR 165 heads, with an Exploder intake ported and a FTI Custom camshaft

vristang said:

You already wanted to go with Jay for the cam....
Stick with that decision, and let Jay specify the heads and intake for your goals.......

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Yes, you will be happy with this as well.

vristang said:

You already wanted to go with Jay for the cam....
Stick with that decision, and let Jay specify the heads and intake for your goals.......


There should be a Jay link in my sig...
jason

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Well said. The 185's with notched Pistons will work VERY well on your 302, though. I put together a combo like that not too long ago, works extremely well! Not my car so I won't give any details

I prefer the camshaft to have a little more freedom, instead of the design of the camshaft being restricted by the 2.02" valve radial width.

If you are willing to do a little grinding on the pistons to get a little more freedom, have at it!

Just as Jason siad, Jay (Camshaft Innovations) can set you up with the cam and Twist Wedge heads, with the right springs for the cam, and you can still run the 2.02 for a package deal.