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Holley Systemax II intake, F-Cam, & Stock pistons

Discussion in 'Turbo Tech Questions' started by boostedfoxbody, Jul 16, 2004.

  1. boostedfoxbody

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    Holley Systemax II intake, F-Cam, & Stock pistons

    Question for my future project:

    I'm looking for a very good set of out-of-the-box heads. For the time being I will be using the stock pistons, and want to avoid notching them. Can I run Vic Jr. heads with the stock pistons ('95), or am I limited to a 2.02 intake valve? What other heads will work really good with the Holley Systemax II intake?

    I know the TEA TW 185 heads will probably be my best option, but I don't like the price - $1,800.00+
     
    boostedfoxbody, Jul 16, 2004
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  2. 67turbostang

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    Holley Systemax II intake, F-Cam, & Stock pistons

    I use afr 185's on my car, with same cam, same pistons... I love em. I didnt have to notch, none of that junk. Just make sure you buy the upgraded spring package.
     
    67turbostang, Jul 16, 2004
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  3. boostedfoxbody

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    Holley Systemax II intake, F-Cam, & Stock pistons

    What's the best price on the AFR 185s?

    Thanks.
     
    boostedfoxbody, Jul 17, 2004
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  4. boostedfoxbody

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    Holley Systemax II intake, F-Cam, & Stock pistons

    By the way, what pushrod length did you use?
     
    boostedfoxbody, Jul 17, 2004
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  5. Bobby

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    I use the AFR 185's. I used the 6.35" trick flow pushrods.
     
    Bobby, Jul 17, 2004
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  6. 67turbostang

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    Holley Systemax II intake, F-Cam, & Stock pistons

    Ummmmm... pushrod length. I used the stock ones, I didnt realize at the time I should use any other lenngth. These rods are holding up just fine to 6500, so I dont know if you need to worry about that. It would be interesting to know if using a different length would be better.

    I got mine for 1300 delivered, but that was with the "I work for a Ford Dealer" Discount...
     
    67turbostang, Jul 17, 2004
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  7. 88BlkTtop

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    Holley Systemax II intake, F-Cam, & Stock pistons

    so what you guys are saying is with the F303, AFR 185s and stock pistons you don't need to notch? if that's true a set of those heads are in my immediate future
     
    88BlkTtop, Jul 17, 2004
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  8. 67turbostang

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    Yeap, thats what I am saying.:tu:
     
    67turbostang, Jul 17, 2004
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  9. Camwfo

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    Holley Systemax II intake, F-Cam, & Stock pistons

    as for the pushrod thing... from extensive experience I would never put a new set of heads on without checking the valve train for the correct pushrod size with an adjustable pushrod. I at a guide and a pison on a set of trick flows because I used a set of stock sized PR's on my TFS heads. After the piston and valve experience I learned quickly about setting up the valve train.
     
    Camwfo, Jul 19, 2004
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