1. AFR
2. TrickFlow
3. Canfield

 

Canfields 3rd?? really, I didn't expect that one.
I would say
Canfield
AFR
Trickflow
But, good luck getting any for that price.

 

unless u can find AFR's used, 1200 aint cuttin it ...! were talkin out of box here aswell

 

Never said any of my choices were going to be $1200 or less, but the question of "which would buy if they were $1200 or less", those are my 3 choices, in order.

 

I have seen used AFR 185's go for $1100 complete on here.

Brand new, I like Trick Flow for the money.

 

anyone else were talking top HP for ur dollar here

 

the rhs heads are some of the cleanest castings out of the box. theyd be my #1

 

TFS TW heads

 

The Jegs heads are around $1200, never hear them discussed. Who makes them?

 

canfield

 

Twisted Wedge, my favorite for street. Just buy American.

 

+1 on twisted wedge/track heat

They make great power as-is….and can be ported to the moon if needs be.

 

OP,
Are these heads going on the 331 in your tag or a different setup? I know most people don't have much respect for them, but you could probably find a good set of used iron heads with everything for $600 to $800. I got a set of dart jrs for less that it was going to cost me to have my stock heads rebuilt.

 

:lol:


none of those heads are $1200 or less new unless they are "hot"

 

think he was looking at used as well. Lots of good deals out there

 

I've used TFS TW and Dart Pro 1.
I like my Darts.

 

I bought some Livernios Pro-Topline CNC 210cc heads (NOT Pro-Comp) that are the same RHS heads in that price range...here are the specs off their web site

Full CNC Program - Ports and Chambers
Fully Assembled
210 Runner w/ 64cc Chamber
High Flow / High Velocity Port Design for Substantial Horsepower and Torque Gains
303cfm Intake @ .550 Lift
227cfm Exhaust @ .550 Lift
2.020 Intake Valve
1.600 Exhaust Valve

*Limited Quantity Available Exclusively Through Livernois Motorsports

58cc Chamber also available
$1,349

 

They have these ones on sale now...

Pro Topline / Livernois CNC “180” 64cc Ford Small Block Cylinder Heads

Full CNC Program - Ports and Chambers
Fully Assembled
210 Runner w/ 64cc Chamber
High Flow / High Velocity Port Design for Substantial Horsepower and Torque Gains
303cfm Intake @ .550 Lift
227cfm Exhaust @ .550 Lift
Manley Stainless 2.020 Intake Valve
Manley Stainless 1.600 Exhaust Valve
10 Degree Comp Locks and Retainers

Arp Studs/Comp Cams Guide Plates Available Separately

Sale Price $999.99 / Pr.


Contact Rick LeBlanc - 313-561-5500 ex. 2123

 

Jon Kaase was in on the Jeg's heads for quite a while actually.

 

Yes but isnt that the kaase/Jegs canted valve head, not the 170cc head.

http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/752658/10002/-1

 

What about the Patriot Performance SBF heads. THR has them for 895.00. Just a thought.
http://www.texashotrods.com/StoreFr...StoreFrontProfiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=70952&c=71909&i=237074284

 

save ur money and by wat u want

 

+1
save another $150-$200 & get the afr's

 

ok bottom line lets say 1200 for a set of RHS heads or 1600 for AFR cause u know every one needs the spring upgrade on the AFR's....so theres 350-400 dollars difference.... so there lies the most IMPORTANT question. is the the power diff that MUCH between RHS vs AFR to be worth 350 bucks that could go for a nice intake lets says........ANSWER THAT ONE with out saying "oh theres to many variables blah blah" no theres not just answer it

 

Actually, you can get the AFR's from Keith Craft with upgraded valve springs for the same price as everyone else sales AFR's, $1349. That what I did with my AFR 165's and they are great.

 

Twisted Wedge or AFR 185 Heads

For a great out of the box head in your budget, nothing can touch the stock TFS Twisted Wedge heads. They have their limits "as is" but they are proven US manufactured heads. You will have to consider changing the valve springs to match your current camshaft profile but even that is not too much money if you do it yourself.

If you can save up a few more bucks, get the AFR 185 heads. Show me any other head that has all these features for under $1400..."shipped"....

AFR 185 Standard Heads
Stud mounted with or without emissions
100% CNC Combustion Chambers
100% CNC Exhaust & Intake Ports
3-angle Radiused Valve Job
2.020” Stainless 8mm Intake Valves
1.600” Stainless 8mm Exhaust Valves
1.290” Dual Hydraulic Valve Springs
130 lbs. on seat, .600” maximum lift
7º Chromemoly Retainers
7º Hardened Valve Locks
Viton Valve Stem Seals
AFR Hardened Spring Locators

No special headers
No inferior Chinese castings
Modern LSX style valvetrain
Lightweight 8mm stem valves
No need to do anything but make power with them.

Still the best bang for the buck in cylinder heads

Ed

 

AFR 185's like Ed said i have them an love them. Made me decent power an there havent had any major potring done to them.

 

ty for chiming in ed....so you know were i can find afr's w/600 lift springs for 1399 shipped good to know... i just worry about bolting on heads out of the box for reasons like possible valve guide issues etc... does afr really lower these issues with there quality over others??? a local guy here can make me a set of RHS heads for my setup for around 1250 and then heads are gone over...any thought 200cc 58cc 2.02 versions...so i guess theres 2 questions there lol thanks

 

so you know were i can find afr's w/600 lift springs for 1399 shipped

They are only $12 more than $1399, http://cgi.ebay.com/Ford-AFR-SBF-18...QitemZ140227129718QQihZ004QQcategoryZ33617QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Just as a point that Ed noted...The upgraded springs are a thing of the past in most applications. Our new STANDARD spring is a better piece then our old upgrade version.
135 on the seat, 360/inch rate and rated to .600"....all of this in 1.290" diameter to really cut down on the weight and inertia.

Jason

 

I believe Ed might have been doing some shameless plugging there...every price he quotes is a shipped price. And to quote Ed...

"All prices are 'shipped' to your door... Makes it really simple for an old man like me!"

He's a great guy to deal with and definitely wouldn't steer you wrong.

 

what about holley heads anyone know how they compare

 

Shouldn't the post read best heads for $900. You got fastenrs, gaskets, tap, thread insert, band-aids, oil pan gasket (do to dropping somthing in the engine), new spark plug wires, spark plugs, header gaskets, six pack of your favorite import beer, $50 dinner you have to buy your wife or girlfriend to explain the reasoning of spending this money on the car that sits in the garage, instead of new carpet, fix the toilet, landscaping etc.

Used AFR's, Trickflow are nice.