Best Heads for a 302

[Blackbird01]

I think he just EXPLAINED to you why he thought they are shit.

[90notch]

did you ever build a brand new motor and have a valve seat give up the ghost in the first 3 minutes of runtime? The valve made a grand entrance out the side of the block. Fuck that, I'll never buy those shit heads again.

[SkylineUSA]

I have heard about the horror stories these heads have had in the past. I am sorry you had that happen to you. That really does suck.

I know a few friends that have set them up and have lasted over 50,000 miles and still going strong.

Like I said before, I know there was a period where the stuff they made was complete crap, but the new ones have been upgraded. Albeit, I know you will never give them another chance, and I really do not blame you.

I do agree about the the AFRs, very good product out of the box.

[Blackbird01]

MY personal favorite heads (non 302 heads) are the 4 valve heads for LT1s. Yes, they cost $5500 for a basic set of heads, but the flow #'s on them are amazing.

[Bret 77mustangII]

I think that the gt-40 heads are very nice I believe the ports are at 65cc, but if you want those kind of heads go for aluminum they are about 25 pounds lighter, also if you are looking to save money and you want some heads that are comparable to the gt-40's hit the junkyards and find a 351w and pull the heads off of it and put them on your 302 they don't perform quite as well as the gt-40's but they are dang close and much cheaper.

[700hp1992]

Why do you think Bennett Racing ($$$) uses Trickflow. You can always purchase a bare set of heads and custom purchase your springs, valves, pushrods...etc

I ran a pare of Trickflow street heads (I'm switching to r series) and made over 500hp with just an s-trim. I have the option of having John Bennett port my current setup or just go with the big daddies. Look at what the Mustangs in NMRA are running. I never had a problem of wear on any parts. Any idiot can install them! Just remember, closed minded people are IGNORANT. AFR are also great heads!
And I've beaten hotrods, Hennessy Vipers, ferraris, porshes with just an e303 cam. I seem to like my alphabet cam.
-my $.02

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3000lb 1992 LX. Ford r302 block (327 c.i.) Ported Holley Sytemax 2 intake (Stage 3), Accel DFI Gen 7, YS Vortech Blower, Aeromotive fuel system, Hydraulic Comp Cams .565 lift, Full coilover, moser Engineering rearend with 4.10s. Positive it will run low 10's, shooting for 9.90s. And it's still somewhat streetable!

[Los]

Look in one of the other head threads. I wrote up some stuff about the AFR heads compared to TFS, GT40P, etc. They're all nice heads, but seemingly, the best power has been from the AFRs.

[100th96cobra]

AFR...no questions asked. theyve come out on top in the past 4 mm&ff magazines in the ultimate head test article

[90redgt]

Originally Posted by 100th96cobra

AFR...no questions asked. theyve come out on top in the past 4 mm&ff magazines in the ultimate head test article

yes. that is true. Afr's are the best heads, hands down.

[1Quick91]

Originally Posted by GTStang

Just wanted to get everyone's opinion on what the feel are the best heads for a 302 engine. Please try to give some facts for your choice like price, flow ratings, etc.., The reason, cause i said so isn't gonna cut it

I use to believe the GT40 heads were the best, then I read an article about AFR 185 heads and how they added a honest 75 HP to the car with no other mods...

[HiFlow5 0]

GT40 heads suck, and are out dated. There is so much better out there now a days.