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Old 09-20-2012, 05:20 PM
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Default Best oval-port head

Planning a stroker BBC build that looks like an L35. What's the best OEM oval-port open-chamber head--part number? Thanks in advance!
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Ending in -781 or -049. Garden variety 73-76 model year truck heads. Good luck!
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Default Re: Best oval-port head

I 2nd. that.

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Default Re: Best oval-port head

Buy a set of AFR heads and paint them...
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Default Re: Best oval-port head

If your looking for a set of 781 heads I have a set with the big valves installed the chamber has been unshrouded around the valves in VGC
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Default Re: Best oval-port head

No need for AFR heads...the open chamber oval ports will support 600hp.
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Default Re: Best oval-port head

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scuncio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No need for AFR heads...the open chamber oval ports will support 600hp. </div></div>

Agreed. I had a 468 in a 66 Chevelle wagon that ran consistent 10.80 with a pair of 049's and a flat tappet cam.
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The 292 open chamber heads are another option to consider.

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