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    #31
    why aluminum heads? you guys like building smallblocks with the reliability of a taurus 3.8 v6?

    1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
    2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
    1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
    1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
    2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
    1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

    please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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      #32
      Aftermarket stuff isn't like those, dude...

      Not everything with an iron block and alum heads is junk...
      1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
      Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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        #33
        Originally posted by Pesty351 View Post
        Im going with the gt40x's for about 400 reasons, and I though just the H.O.'s 50 oz balance. I could be wrong..
        Interesting. Getting 'em for $400 less than a set of AFRs, perhaps?

        And yeah, I'm almost certain that all 302s after about 1980 or 1981 or so used the 50 oz. imbalance. Why that would be, who knows. I imagine you could check your original parts to be sure, if nothing else the casting number on the crank would tell you for sure what you need.
        2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!

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          #34
          AFR heads >>>>>>>> GT40X. Read some reviews/ look into some dyno tests. The AFR heads can pull out far more power than the GT40X. $400 isn't shit when it comes down to a significant power gain.

          Correct me if I am wrong; I believe I saw an ad where AFR claimed an additional 75 hp over the GT40X heads found on an FRPP crate engine. The engine was unchanged, except for the heads, and it pulled out an additional 75 hp. I believe I saw the ad in a MM&FF magazine.

          EDIT: Indeed; heres the article: http://airflowresearch.com/articles/...024/A24-P1.htm

          I believe the AFR heads are "that good"...
          **2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
          **2006 MGM,"Ultimate": 4.6/ 2.73/ Dark Tint, Magnaflows, 19s, 115K Daily Driver
          **2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider
          **1976 Ford F-150 4WD: 360, 4 spd, 3.50s, factory A/C, 4" lift, Bilsteins, US Indy Mags, 35s Truck Duties

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            #35
            Don't cheap out on cylinder heads.

            I could have easily paid 1800 bucks for a set of Edelcrock performer RPMS (which are still a good BBF cylinder head) but instead spent the money to get the Kaase heads for 2500.

            You get what you pay for, in terms of quality AND power. If you're spending that much, why not get the good stuff?
            1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
            Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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              #36
              In a day and age when people are spending $400 just for a cold-air intake, it's worth the difference for the SBF AFRs.

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                #37
                Ok, I bought the tranny and goodies for $350. I've been looking more into the afr's since I got the tranny so cheap. I still need to know for sure what balance these motors are. Also if I went with the 185's what carb/intake/cam combo should I go with.
                1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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                  #38
                  DaYuM good price!!
                  1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                  Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                    #39
                    You sig reminded me. He has a hurst shifter on it too.
                    1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                    2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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                      #40
                      Originally posted by Pesty351 View Post
                      You sig reminded me. He has a hurst shifter on it too.
                      1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                      Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                        #41
                        If you have a 351 in your car its 28oz balance....If its a 302 then its 50oz.

                        2009 Ford F-350 6.4 powerstroke diesel. 1977 Ford F-150 built 300 six, 5 speed trans. 1976 MG MGB roadster, 359w, t5 5 speed. 1996 Kawasaki ninja ZX6R.
                        My rod is glowing, my bead is clean, my middle name is acetylene

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                          #42
                          Originally posted by Mercmarquis View Post
                          If you have a 351 in your car its 28oz balance....If its a 302 then its 50oz.
                          Ok thanks!
                          1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                          2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                          http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
                          sigpic

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                            #43
                            I picked up the tranny on sat. Now I just need the flywheel and clutch. Does anyone know what all the numbers on the tag mean.


                            I spy with my little eye something that starts with the letter "H"
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                            1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                            2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                            http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
                            sigpic

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                              #44
                              I spy a Ford 1990 Mustang 5.0L V8 World Class T5. You got one of the better ones

                              http://www.5speeds.com/t5/
                              1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                              Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                                #45
                                Is that a Hurst shifter already installed?
                                2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!

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