I have a 388 short block out of a 80-85 truck and I am looking for a good top end combination. I have a set of dart s/s head, but I am pretty sure that they are almost stock. They came off a gen one Jasper Crate 350 for a 82 caprice. I was thinking of getting them ported and polished, but I dont know if it is worth it. What would be the best angle to go at this.

what are your rpm expectations ? what cam are you using ? what intake?

I have a set of 200cc Iron Eagles that look stock till you look at the head thickness. They are about 1/2" taller than stock heads. The bend in the heads to the ports is a lot less, thus, I guess increasing flow. There is no comparsion to the stock heads in performance..

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Brodix -8 sbc aluminum heads. 68cc chambers, 2.08/1.60 valves - $800

I am think of going with a 510 to a 525 lift cam. A victor jr dual plane high rise intake and about a 6500 to a 7500 rpm range.

I am think of going with a 510 to a 525 lift cam. A victor jr dual plane high rise intake and about a 6500 to a 7500 rpm range.

a set of dart iron eagles,rhs,topline,in the 200cc would be good . BUT if you want a dual plane intake its not a victor jr ! its an rpm airgap . with a set of 200cc heads a basic 292 cam and a rpm manifold you should see right at 6500 rpm .and make 440hp with 10.5 compression .

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Brodix -8 sbc aluminum heads. 68cc chambers, 2.08/1.60 valves - $800


Doug G are thoughs head new?

I was talking to some guys at a head repair shop today and they told me that the patriot heads were nice.

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Brodix -8 sbc aluminum heads. 68cc chambers, 2.08/1.60 valves - $800


Doug G are thoughs head new?

Used... pretty sure of it.
Here's his e-mail --> destroy454@yahoo.com

You my want to do a search on the Patriot heads before you jump on them :yes:

I was looking on the Patriot Performance website and I was that they had a set of vortec heads for $695. They were 64cc with 185cc runners. They were also cast iron.

I was looking on the Patriot Performance website and I was that they had a set of vortec heads for $695. They were 64cc with 185cc runners. They were also cast iron.

I'm not going to bad mouth them.... but just do your research first... there have been issues... be sure the seller is reputable and he'll stand behind his work :yes:

Go with AFR's and call it a day!

Thanks for the info.

a buddy of mine just bougth a 408 sbc with dart iron heads ported and like new .. with roller springs 2.08 intake valves has the intake rockers stud girdle lifters and the cam all for 1200.00 and i also thing the valve covers.. and thats all u will need as supporting parts..lemme know i can get u in touch with him if u choose..
good luck

Y es I would like to know were did he get them are what website.