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afr heads- 165 or 185 which one with stock bottom end? valves clear pistons?

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Old 06-24-2005, 02:55 AM
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Default afr heads- 165 or 185 which one with stock bottom end? valves clear pistons?

would afr 185 be better than the 165? will the 2.02 valves clear my pistons with 1.72 adj. roller rocker arms? this is a 90 mustang motor in a 84 gt mustang 5 spd, b303 cam,(WHICH IS 480 LIFT WITH 1.60 rockers) , f/l headers, exhaust, pullies, etc. the bottom end is stock. mostly street. i need your input on this please. thanks. HELP , I NEED YOUR ADVICE. ANYONE RUNING AFR 185 WITH B303 CAM WITH 1.72 ROCKER ARMS OR HIGHER LIFT CAM IN STOCK 90 5.0 BOTTOM END WITH OUT NOTCHING THE PISTONS ?
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Default RE: afr heads- 165 or 185 which one with stock bottom end? valves clear pistons?

165 on stock motor, but if u plan on doing say a 331 down the road, the 185s would be your best bet.
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Default RE: afr heads- 165 or 185 which one with stock bottom end? valves clear pistons?


ORIGINAL: bobby

165 on stock motor, but if u plan on doing say a 331 down the road, the 185s would be your best bet.
i agree with bobby
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would the 2.02 in the 185 clear the pistons with b303 cam and 1.72 rocker arms? thanks
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Default RE: afr heads- 165 or 185 which one with stock bottom end? valves clear pistons?

This might help, with the RR's, your lift is up to .51, that's what I have, too.
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