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Will AFR 185's fit on a stock bottom end???

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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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I have heard about the old afr heads having trouble with the aluminum. I can't remember where I read that since it was so long ago. Anyways, I would thing that if that is true, it just fell out. The rest may be soon to follow if that is true as well.
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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HERES A LINK WITH PICS AT THE END...WILL NOT LET ME POST PICS HERE:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ottom-end.html
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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That just looks painful!!!






Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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they can be fix I have seen heads much worst then that fixed if done by someone that knows what they are doing looks like you will need both valves and some seat work also and the CC chamber will need sized. They are also old heads they have the cross over for the cooling.
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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Is it worth it? How much do you think a shop would ask for the work?
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by OiDALE
Thats what im begining to lean at. Its just that I found them for $350 with upgraded springs, push rods and valves but one needs a new valve seat redone and a sparkplug hole helicoiled. But if its too much head for a stock bottom then I will definitly not consider them at all...
they are not to much head!! afr 185's are comparable to a 170 cc tfs tw head, cross section is comparable for those who understand what to look at when comparing cylinder heads
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Get them....get them fixed....flycut your pistons and have fun!
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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I really do appreciate all the info/help but Im going with my gut on this one. I will pass on them as money is tight and really want something ready to bolt on. I will keep my eyes pealed for some tws...Thanks again.
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Those are an old set of heads. You can tell by the eyebrow coolant passage that they have been around for a while. Afr got away from that.
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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I did pass on them...I have my sites on twisted wedges, now for a good deal to come along.
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