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Dec 21, 2007 | 06:59 PM

WolfgangX

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which set of heads?

I have been doing a lot of research and have narrowed it down to AFR 205s or ET 215s. I also plan on getting a cam somewhere in the 224-230 range. This car is more of a hobby than DD so which would give me the most bang for the buck?

What is working for you guys?

Dec 21, 2007 | 07:07 PM

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man the AFR205 is a killer head. great bang for the buck, as long as you got the correct cam profile, intake and tune to go with it.

Dec 21, 2007 | 09:49 PM

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+1 on the AFR's, ETP's are a great head but pricey.

Dec 22, 2007 | 11:24 AM

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ET 215's.

Dec 22, 2007 | 11:32 PM

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i've been doing more searching and came across patriot heads, they look much cheaper than both AFR and ETP's (ported LS6 style heads) Is there really a significant difference between the overall performance of these three heads, i see similar flow numbers

Dec 22, 2007 | 11:43 PM

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The more expensive aftermarket castings will provide a better bottomend for a street car, while still providing great flow up to too.

Dec 23, 2007 | 01:03 AM

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From: gonzales louisiana

afr gets my vote

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Dec 23, 2007 | 07:21 AM

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if you have the $$$ you cannot go wrong with the AFR 205

Dec 23, 2007 | 07:59 AM

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From: Little Rhody

I am going with the AFR's myself and currently have them on order at AFR.

As for your question on the Patriot's, which head are you referring to? They have a line of ported heads based on GM casting and recently introduced their own casting, although I am not sure of its availability at this point.