Tell me what you think. Anyone using any of the two?

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1987 Camaro Iroc-Z Z-28 with a TPI 5.7
-Ram Air,K&N Filterchargers, Gutted Mass
Airflow Sensor, Throttle Body Airfoil,
Edelbrock TES Headers and Y pipe, Gutted
Cat, 3 inch exhaust, Flowmaster
-Hypertech Thermomaster Chip, 160 deg Stat,
Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
set at 50 psi, MSD Cap, MSD 8.5mm wires,
Accel Coil, MSD 6AL Ignition Box, Accel
Plugs
-Richmond 3.73 Gears, B&M Transpak,
B&M Rachet Shifter, Energy Suspension
Products
-Fiberglass Cowl Induction Hood,
Purple Neon License Plate Frame,
16X8 Rims with BFG 245 50's,
Pioneer Deck, 2 JL 12's in a Q-Logic
Box with a 300 Watt amp

What you can put between your ears,
no one can take away.

 

I would say that without a doubt the AFR's are superior to the Edelbrock's. This is just my 2 cents, but I bet a lot of people will agree.

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Riccioli Performance Motorworks

--RPM Racing--

-Currently building first ever engine. 383 with Super Ram plenum and runners, Edelbrock lower intake, Bosch 24# injectors, either AFR or Trick Flow heads, MSD ignition.
-Will be installing Baer Brakes
-Will be installing full Spohn suspension in rear
-Art Carr 700R4 trans??


***** Flyby: (n) When you let off the throttle after beating a ***** Racer by a few car lengths and he then blows by you in an attempt to convince you he really won the race.

 

I'm betting a lot more people would agree, though.

 

I've owned AFR heads. They are like a work of art. CNC porting is the only way to go for accuracy.

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'92 Z28 Black 5.7L 5 Speed
'95 Competition Yellow Corvette Coupe 6 Speed

 

What are some specs prices and why do you like them. Is the low end torque still there. Which ones do you use with 87 up 350. Need any modifications.

 

AFR heads are a fair bit more expensive than the Edelbrocks. I was also told that the AFRs are better fit for higher rpm, more modified engines. You do get what you pay for, though. CNC porting is beautiful work!

I have the Edelbrocks on my mild 350.



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'92 RS, ZZ4 10:1 350, Edelbrock 6085 heads, Crane 208/214 467/482 cam, GM/LT4 1.6 true roller rockers, Holley Projection TBI intake, Holley 670 TBI, SLP/Jet-Hot 1-5/8" headers, Catco 3" cat, Flowmaster 3" catback, Hughes 2500 stall converter, stock 700R4, Auburn Pro posi w/3.42, 17x9" SS rims w/BFG tires, Medium Quasar Blue w/white SS stripes, 48,000 miles....soon to be an Accel-DFI Speed Density TPI!!

 

how do you like the edelbrocks?

 

There is a set of used 6085 heads on ebay right now. You could probably get these at a decent price:-)

Item number 540387245

 

edelbock does make nice heads... but after looking at more than a few flow charts, i'd have to say AFR's are definlately king of the hill

 

I certainly like the way the Edelbrocks look as far as quality goes. They are mildy ported straight from Edelbrock. I've been staring at them for months just sitting on my unfinished 350 TPI project. I'll let you know how they do in just a couple months more. A litte to cold here in Chicago just yet!

 

it depends on what you want the car to do. if you want torque and moderate HP then the edelbrocks are best. if you want a 6500+ rpm motor then the AFR's are better.

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90 iroc l98
last season best corected 13.62 @102
mods
full exhaust, AFPR, pulley, jet stage 1 chip, billet servo, 52mm throttle body and a few other little things.

 

I have a set of AFR 190s on my 355 TPI and and I love em. When you order the heads from AFR, you get really personalized service and a set of heads that will be perfect for your setup (providing that it can breathe well of course). The workmanship is excellent and you can just look at the CNC porting and tell that they are some wicked flowing heads. If there is one area that you want to spend your money on it is the heads no doubt. The magazine prices ususally say 1500$ for an assembled set, but if you go to the website they say 1250$. I had them mill my set to 58cc chambers so it cost me about 250$ more but the damn power is unbelievable. I have heard that these heads are really torquey and I definatley agree. If you spend a little more now, think of how long you will have this set of heads and how many years of enjoyment you will get from them too!

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Mike C
88 Iroc 5spd
355 TPI, AFR 190s and lotsa other mods
86 Iroc in pieces!

 

The edelbrocks is enough for what most people want to do...

AFR's are a good choice for big cube motors that need a lot of breathing up top.

Its what your goals are and the application.

 

As said above, heads are the key to power on a Chevy. If you have modest goals, the Edelbrocks will be fine. But if you have higher goals (as we all do at sometime), you may find yourself having to sell the Edelbrocks at a loss and buying the AFRs.

Other than cost, there is never a problem with having too much head.

 

A set of ported edelbrocks with a little spray and a properly setup motor/car can run 10's all day long.

There can be alot of problems with too much head....just like cams you can lose throttle responce and low end.
Thus the need for more gear/and stall to get the car out of the hole...then you lose streetabilty with that.
There is always a tradeoff.

[This message has been edited by DON 88T/A (edited January 21, 2001).]

 

The AFR 190's are street heads. These can be used on pickups! They are not too big for a typical street car. Edelbrock's are basically a GM head from the 60's cast in aluminum with a little hand blend bowl work.

Give AFR a call.

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1988 T/A,
9" Ford, 3.50 gears, Auburn posi, 700r4 -w- 2100 converter
350 .060 over with forged 1 pc rms crank, and forged TRW pistons, 9.5:1 cr
Factory GM heads Pocket ported, 2.02/1.60 valves, back cut
Lunati roller 219/227, .479/.480, 112 LSA
Holley 700cfm 4bbl on TBI truck 7747 computer and chip by Howell-EFI
Edelbrock Performer EGR intake, Edelbrock TES and 3" cat

 

I agree with Dan. If the AFRs were 210s, I would agree with Don (unless the person was going for a serious strip car).

The 190s have good velocity and will help though out all lifts up to .550 (some serious lift too for everything but a strip car again).

If this was a 305, I would say "none of the above".

 

I know the 190cc are "street heads"...

I'm refering to the comment of theres never a problem with too much head in general.

 

what about a set of trick flow heads I haven't heard much on them....

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Getty up my *** this ain't no damn pony ride!!!!
86 IROC 383tpi
The "bone stock" that rocks!

 

Don, I was referring in the context of the two heads referred to in the post.

 

Why doesnt anyone on this site ever talk about Brodix heads, are they not one of the top performers period?