Small Block & Big Block Chevy Specific - lets talk heads

well guys i am in the market for new heads :drive: the motor i will be puting them on is a sbc 355 with a procharger d-s1. the motor will not be taken past 6500 RPM. now the problem is what brand to go with, there is about a million diff brands out there. AFR, world, brodix, DART. thats just to name a few, what would you guys go with? for alum heads in the $1300 range

thanks for the time guys


DEREK

trickflow

AFR's new eliminator series seems to be a good head. If I was you I'd hit them up and see what they can do for you. I'm going to use their 180cc head.

AFR Eliminator's all the way.

Canfield makes nice aluminum SBC heads as well, I have a set on my Nova's 383 powerplant.

Derek

Dart's new platinum series aluminum heads are a great lower cost cylinder head that utilizes wet flow technology. http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/engines_drivetrain/cams_heads_valvetrain/0705ch_dart_cylinder_heads/index.html

Pro Top Line 235's or Dart Pro1 230's are the best untill you go offset rockers or 18*...IMO

Dont get cought up in all the "AFR" hipe,IMO it's over priced junk

AFRs eliminators are awesome heads but the trick flows can make some sick power too, I would check out some super chevy and hot rod write-ups on them.

Dont get cought up in all the "AFR" hipe,IMO it's over priced junk

AFR makes quality cylinder heads! They do cost more than most heads and have a lengthy delivery time (usually if you order directly from AFR). Those are about the only down falls that I have seen with them.

cool, thank's for all the info guys

Is this a street motor? Even with low RPM, will there be a lot of boost? Is it cammed for 6500 max or does it have stock rods/valvetrain? Auto with high stall or manual trans? if AFR195 Eliminators were avaliable I'd try them, assuming they don't cost more than their old stuff.(less than $1500). AFR210's or a Dart 215cc might be nice too. All depends on if you are looking to wring out a lot of power or just want something torquey...Can you get cam specs?

$1300 each or for the pair? I'm going with a set of RHS heads on my BBC project.