Well I just called AFR and talked to them for a little while, but I forgot to ask a couple of questions. I know that a couple people here will be able to answer them.

1) With the stock cam, I shouldn't have any problems with the AFR stock valvetrain, right?
2) What is the number FelPro gasket that I should use with the AFR heads?
3) I am only going to use 1.5 ratio rockers, will this cause any probelms (I'm guessing that it won't, but just in case).
4) What size studs come in the AFR heads? 3/8 or 5/16
5) Last question...Which 190 street heads come with centerbolt valve cover? I was going to order #1017 heads, but wasn't sure.

 

1) No. The springs are good to an easy .500" + lift & 5500-5800 RPM.

2.) I'll assume you mean intake gasket - AFR reccomends FEL-PRO # 1256.

3) No. I use 1.6's on my 195's, no problems at all.

4) 3/8" studs.

5) The #1017's are centerbolt, 74cc chambers. #1018 are centerbolt too, 68cc chambers.

Hope this helped.

 

The stock AFR valves are heavy, but I'm still using them. The springs are said to be good to 5500 rpm before valve float begins.

AFR recommends the 1003 fel-pro, but you can use the gm gasket, victor reinz, or mr gasket gaskets, to name a few. They are all good gaskets. I'm using the gm gaskets now, and have used the victor reinz(from napa) in the past, as well as the fel-pro with no problems.

1.5 rockers are fine as well as 1.6

3/8 studs come in the heads, but 7/16 is optional. I've already broken 2 of the 7/16 AFR studs, so get some ARP studs to replace theirs, or tell them to not include studs. They are not torqued down anyway from the factory.

Can't remember on that one, but the website should be able to tell you that. Tell them that their centerbolt valve cover lip rails suck ***. I've had problems with them sealing ever since I bought them.

 

Interesting, I figured for the price that I am going to pay that they should make an even better product. Oh well, I want the flow. Let say I went to pick up the heads tomorrow from a local shop, where can I get any of those gaskets, in case the shop doesn't have any to match. AutoZone, Pep-Boys, or will I need to order that too? This supposed to be my daily driver, so I am trying to get it fixed as soon as possible. I burnt a valve, and figured that I might as well go with aftermarket/performance for replacement.

TIA

 

Most likely have to order the gaskets or go to a speed shop. I work at AZ on the weekends for a 2nd job... prolly wouldn't know how to look those up. lol