What Brand Of Head Is The Best

[@MsKatjie]

Thanks for the time taken, to inform us.

[@kerrykurschinsky2451]

Good video.... my time was well spent.... alway's good to know what goes on... behind the scenes.... I remember when all there was.... was Brodix and Brownfields,... 1 on the west coast,... and 1 on the east,... good old days.........

[@racerd9669]

Race winning brands is the private equity group that you are speaking of, they are screwing up all the entire HiPerformance market today. As far as CHI and CID and Higgins I was involved in their port designs and manifolds also. CID is in Minnesota and the castings come from Profiler, I hope that helps.

[@ryurc3033]

Man real info. Nice to know.

[@FairladyS130]

RWB bought out Australian Haltech.

[@hereinmissoula11]

What about ALL PRO ? Not included ?

[@Outsider25E]

Ton of great info. Thanks for putting this together. I’m researching for BBF heads and it’s difficult because BBF seems to be all the big head guys’ side gig.

[@79huddy]

Kaase is serious with his offerings for BBF power pricey but you get what your paying for

[@notme5909]

How do the gm heads conpare?.. like the fast burn small block head?...

[@JohnThomas-vb9se]

I ordered my Higgins sbf heads directly from them. Stand up people and excellent products. Zach Smith at ZSR engines in Missouri is now a dealer. He only does Ford engines though. He’s also a good dude. Ordered a lot of parts from him and when the time comes he at least do the machining and possibly the assembly.

[@Mpcoluv]

Higgins has heads in stock?

[@JohnThomas-vb9se]

@@Mpcoluv it was a little over a year ago when I bought the heads, valley plate, intake, and valve covers for sbf. Had them in 2-3 weeks including shipping time. Took longer to get pistons and rockers arms that are made here in the states.

[@timothybayliss6680]

The one thing i was always impressed with was Afr exhaust port flow. They werent huge cc but for sbf exhaust port flow is so good even compared to other aftermarket pieces. One company you didnt list is Performance world. It looks like a Canadian company that domestically machines foreign castings. They have HUGE cathedral ls heads that use offset ls3 rockers and have a 252cc intake port. They also have regular gen1 castings and huge rec port ls3 castings as well. I dont expect a set of these to cross your bench.

[@I_like_turtles_67]

I have a set of AFR 205 for a sbf. Can't wait to see the dyno numbers once completed.

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

I'm no expert, but I've had a few Edelbrock, Trick Flow, Dart Pro 1's, and just picked up the AFR Eliminators today. And visually AFR has the nicest heads I've seen. Hopefully I'll find out how well this perform this week.

[@browngundam2170]

U know anything else about performance world heads?

[@matthayes5164]

I was looking at putting a set of the afr 227cc eliminator race ready racing heads on my sbc 406. Looking to put a big solid roller cam in the engine to go with the heads. Looking to have my compression ratio at the 11:1 or so and looking to make 500 to 600hp. This is just gonna be a play toy for the street and maybe track time. But still want to be able to drive it to work and daily drive still. Would the heads be a good choice for me?

[@hereinmissoula11]

210’s would work for you

[@matthayes5164]

@@hereinmissoula11 the AFR 210? What could I be looking at for a hp with them?

[@KingJT80]

@@matthayes5164 more than 500 probably 550 with enough cam I've seen 383s with 195 street ported versions do 500+

[@larry3833]

I'm running afr 245 on my 3309 lbs camaro and car has been 9.51 @ 144mph n/a stock suspension

[@NeilJable]

Very fortunate to live above 1 Hr away from Higgins heads in Melbourne, Australia. We have a set of his LS3 heads, they’re brilliant and cost effective.

[@jamesmccutchen5833]

I believe the Flowtek heads are manufactured in Evansville, Indiana

[@StainlessTIG2]

I used to work on a lot of those Pro Topline cast iron SBC and SBF for circle track guys. I believe that they became RHS. Thanks for another informative video.

[@RobertEnglish-g4y]

RHS was a porting service back in the day. They started Comp Cams in the sixties. Then the tail wagged the dog in the 80's and Comp Cams shut the doors on RHS. In the early 20's Comp bought the Pro Topline foundry in New Zealand and revived the RHS name. I have RHS heads on my 351W stroker 389, unfortunately times have not been good for RHS once again, I believe they have disappeared.

[@wizzkidelectronics]

I have been thinking to upgrade to head hunters for my sbf I havent heard too many folks running them im glad too see they are great

[@michaelphelps5064]

My engine builder recommended Liberty for my build. He said their head was a good bang for the buck. It's the first aluminum headed sbc engine I've had. So far so good. No fancy script out front but I'd. The engine runs good and has not had any issues so far.

[@tyerjames6811]

What would be your pick between age enforcer, pro max or the flotek. It’s a budget build and just trying to keep up with my ls friends. Thanks

[@ericbrown5354]

Currently using Flotek on a sbf - seem to work good, but there was work needed on the intake ports to get them to match the intake. It appears that there is some core shift. I have heard about this from more than one user.

[@85gbody97]

Is it wrong that I’m a AFR fanboy. I’ve always had great luck with them and everyone I know who has ram them has great luck.

[@robturner7853]

My new AFR 220 renegades flowed over advertised!!! Super clean and boxed "wooden" lol with the foam core inside etc..packaged to accomadate the inferior delivery driver lmao!!

[@wreckanchor]

This was outstanding. thank you for your time.

[@rjminar1980]

I would absolutely love to see a similar hierarchy tree focused on BB and SB Mopar, BB Ford, Other GM and maybe even AMC. Granted those crowds are smaller, but they love this stuff just as much.

[@warwickdrenth8970]

There are now so many aftermarket heads on the market now which creates a lot of study . Like a lot of things if your not dealing with these things often its hard to appreciate the differences . What you did was well layed out and cuts to the chase about your opinion on all these heads

[@warwickdrenth8970]

Thanks

[@wardbros1]

Great video! This is the information I've looked for for 5 years. 3 of those years were wasted simply trying to get hold of ProFiler sbc heads! Refuse to answer emails! Won't answer phone calls! And in the end I'm convinced all ProFiler wanted to do was give potential customers the worst customer experience possible! And that's people just trying to buy there cylinder heads! Dealing with that company was like getting your teeth pulled out your head without anaesthetics

[@ront2106]

That's cool info.. what do you think about trick flow (wedge-11)?.. is the valve angle really a crippling issue for flow?(shortside radius).. Do the AFR renegade heads work well with the air-gap intake and truck Norris cam for SBF? 351W-

[@tundra2000boy]

Does the flotek have good hardware then? Like valves, springs, guides and rocker studs? I heard they get their parts from pep in Las Vegas

[@jeffytherapper7279]

I just bought a set of afr head 1451 work great 9.40 best time.

[@Sleeperdude]

Great information thanks for sharing

[@WeingartnerRacing]

Thanks for watching!

[@theoldbigmoose]

Eric, good overview and insight. Thanks for the video

[@jarez3781]

Did you ever get to see the Arias hemi heads for LS and SBF and the Hammer Head Hemi Head for SBF and LS and the P38 head made by Jon Kasse that may not be made anymore?

[@WeingartnerRacing]

Only at the Engine Masters Challenge.

[@evanarthur7535]

You ever come across Skip White Performance NKB heads? Made in China but supposedly use a high grade of aluminum. PBM valves, Comp springs, retainers and locators.

[@bevinsracing]

Not much more $$$ you can support USA...

[@bennapier9260]

I'm wondering if you ever tested any of these small block Chevy heads. Edelbrock Victor junior, promaxx CNC or trickflow twisted wedge. I never had any, but always heard the twisted wedge was better than you would think for it's port size.

[@hereinmissoula11]

Twisted wedge is a sbf head .

[@brianobrian9334]

@@hereinmissoula11 Now days,but they used to make a sbc twisted wedge.

[@brianobrian9334]

Saw a 10.5 to 1 355 ci sbc with Vic Jr heads,Vic Jr cam,the one they made at the time,and the 850 or 800 cfm Edelbrock/ Carter carb ,the one they made at the time and made around 515 hp. Unfortunately I believe the cam and carb are no longer made.

[@jcnpresser]

Were the trick flow sbf twisted wedge heads any good? I always wanted a set of them back in the day.

[@racer1987]

I still run a set!

[@jcnpresser]

@@racer1987 I just worked on a 2000 Saleen that has a brand new set on it, they were the mod motor ones. Real bad azz car!

[@FTGMotorsports]

Great video Eric I mostly do LS builds , mostly FI my go to for big inch is all pro for smaller i find PRC is hard to beat… any thoughts?

[@dennismurray4088]

I’m running a set of all pro heads and all pro intake , on my 427 ls. 11.5:1 solid roller m1 combo , with a forced inductions gen 3 gtr 98/113. Hoping to make enough power to run 4.20s-4.50s once we get the combo dialed in . Bob is an awesome person to work with , goes above and beyond as far as customer service goes .

[@scottforester1487]

Hi, do you have any info or an an opinion on the ford Z304 heads, I have a set of the 1st line up sitting in the boxes for about 10 years, " one of those deals that I thought I couldn't pass up even though I didn't need lol" was wondering if they are worth getting ready for the track, drag, thanks for your time

[@kingrichard4167]

Awesome video !!! I wish you could do one for aftermarket Pontiac heads. There is a lot of misinformation in that area.

[@ayebee1207]

Is Kenne Bell still a thing for BOPCO stuff?

[@JACB006]

Good Video … But can we please have a similar video for the Mopar 383/400/440 and can you please do a full review of the Trick Flow 240 & 270 head for the 440. Thanks.

[@leekavanagh6549]

All of Higgins current port and manifold design is done by GP Technologies (Gale Powley) Higgins is adding more heads LS, Ford and now SB chevy

[@timothyesmond7358]

Love dart cast iron heads

[@uncleremis69]

The old “iron eagle “ SBC heads were very good for their day

[@iandoyle238]

I would love to see a video of the best niche group of heads for each as well, like Chevy stuff has the Sonny’s, edelbrock big victor 3, etc. love the video tho man thanks a bunch!

[@robertwetherington3372]

CID has a symmetrical port BBC head that I saw make 100 more hp when bolted on a motor even when they had to use a smaller cam because of valve angle .

[@ripper3925]

what about all pro heads?

[@shanerorko8076]

you need to look into Higgins Race Heads. also MBE and AllPro are my pick from USA from downunder.

[@jameshaner5568]

Excellent video Eric I just wish your audio was a little better I have a hard time hearing you because I have a hearing disorder

[@vehdynam]

ps: what about Bravo cylinders heads that Skip White performance sells ? Thanks.

[@WeingartnerRacing]

No idea. It probably a rebranding of another head.

[@crsracing1313]

Back in the day before for sbc iron heads it was the pro Topline heads😎 neighbor had a stock block iron headed sbc (408) made 650hp na. Also had a 200 shot single stage. Ran 9.80 na and 8.90 with the spray in a foxbody notch. Those old school pro Topline heads were sweet. Can’t find them anywhere now. It’d be like finding gold. Pretty sure when this motor was running in the mid 00’s those heads were already out of production and bought out 10 years earlier. Now it’s the known RHS pro action stuff but I’m not 100% sure if the heads are as good as they were when the New Zealand company was making them back in the 90’s, and I don’t think they even make an iron head anymore. Maybe I’m wrong.

[@robturner7853]

Cash , quality and performance combined....AFR is tough to challenge..oh and dont forget about the edelbrock victor/glidden head...that dam thing is Krazy good!!! if you have Deep Pockets!!

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Hey Eric I have a 439 big block chevy it's a 427 60 over I have a set of AFR 265 heads on it I know my heads work weĺ on a 468 also but I was told they are too small for a 496 or 505 I'm thinking of building a 496 can you port my AFR 265 heads so they wiĺ flow enough for a 496? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you for your time Ricky smith.

[@WeingartnerRacing]

Yes they can be ported to work with larger size motor.

[@123Brka]

Eric , what do you think about CFE? As far as TFS, has the hardness of the head improved? Kaase made a really good flowing SBF head 10 yrs ago which were Canted with good flow numbers. Unfortunately, they're no longer in production

[@bonzainews]

do the blueprint heads feature a .500 raised exhaust port? if so do you need special headers to run them?

[@theshed8802]

Great video Eric. Some really good information and opinions based on your experience. One head that I keep looking at for the Cleveland is the Scott Cook SCM heads. Another Australian head, but developed to look externally identical to the original Ford head, but in aluminium, and with a number of different port and combustion chamber options. Thanks again. Regards Greg

[@curtpozzi5527]

What about Kaufman heads for Pontiac?

[@Kemothebarber]

Been thinking about buying AFR 180cc eliminator for my sbc350

[@jermainesmith4788]

Really want to try BR1-13 heads on a 416ci LS3 motor....

[@WeingartnerRacing]

They are pretty good

[@thereluctantgearhead4544]

Seen a 13 degree ALL PRO headed 468ci SBC produce over 950hp NA.

[@richardb6273]

What about MBE ?

[@johnnybrigham8154]

What cam is in the truck sounds nice.

[@jrod264winmag]

Should I be concerned about the rocker studs protruding down into the intake runners on my new afr sbc 195’s

[@glennsouthard9208]

No

[@Nowayjose-z2r]

Edelbrock heads are still cast and finished in the USA. I just bought and installed a set of the e-street (budget line) heads. Received last week and installed this week (27 May, 2022) from Summit.

[@simplyfred8044]

I've got a set of edelbrock e-cnc 185 heads on a 347 sbf with 10.8 comp. They work great and no problems putting a lick on many cars.

[@dannybarber3608]

What is the best heads for 5.3 L83 with btr stage 2 cam Looking to get the best Preformance Thus us a daily driver If you have what you what I need I’m interested in purchasing

[@421ssrida]

So where does ALL PRO fall into on this list? Can't believe they aren't on here.

[@WeingartnerRacing]

They are very good.

[@ericfitzpatrick5319]

How much lift on a cam is needed, to get the best use out of Brodix head hunter SBF? For street use,

[@SteelHorse3]

What is your take on trick flow twisted wedge clevor heads

[@tjed1071]

How about All Pro heads? that’s what I got in my sbc

[@nickmcgarry4461]

Where does all pro rank on the list?

[@WeingartnerRacing]

Near the top

[@MrALTRD8]

Great video thanks. Any intel on AllPro or Australian casting Racer Pro?

[@WeingartnerRacing]

Thanks. I will mention them at a later date.

[@brianjacobitz8319]

I heard when edelbrock purchased the comp performance group or whatever they shut down rhs because edelbrock didn't want a second cylinder head division

[@craigritchie1933]

Your not the only ones paying through the teeth for Higgins heads , there a high quality expensive top end head, down here in Australia you rarely see then in the wild , for the most part there on top end builds where the cost of the parts isn't there biggest concern 😟

[@JACKSON-gs2xp]

I really enjoyed your video, Eric.

[@stevefranklin9920]

In your experience, what is the best flowing factory BBC head ? Have you had any experience with the new Speedmaster line yet ?

[@SuperCookieGaming_]

trick flow is the only one of these that make a sbc 305 head. every sbc ive seen has been for the 4in bore of the 350.

[@mgbchuck6527]

Thanks, have several friends running ProFiler stuff (BBC/ T/D type stuff) and love them. I'm getting ready to do a SBC/gen1 for my street MGB and like some of their options. Thanks again--great info

[@ssoffshore5111]

Good review! I need to do the heads on my C6Z/LS7, I'm strongly considering the PRC 285 Texas Speed heads. Thoughts? They seem like one of the better values with decent flow numbers.

[@C6Z_Bob]

I'm in the same boat, I just got a deal on a set of PRC 285s I couldn't pass up. A guy bought them and then decided to go a completely different route, brand new in box, never even set on the block. Shipped to my door for $2500. I can't wait to put this thing together and see how it does. I do think the PRC 265 would probably be better for a street car though, not 100% sure.

[@ssoffshore5111]

@@C6Z_Bob Yup, hard to pass that up! LMK how you make out!

[@C6Z_Bob]

@@ssoffshore5111 I will say this, I ran PRC 225s on my Camaro with a somewhat outdated cam (Torquer V2) Fast 102, 4" exhaust, and I definitely hurt some feelings with that setup. I beat up on a couple cammed LS3 C6s and a C5 with a 416 and LS3 heads. Ran that setup for 12k hard miles until I was rear ended.

[@lenniechant7483]

Just settled for airoflow alloys due to not really been able to get any others these days ,, love to know if anyone has used them on BBC?

[@timpayne7376]

Stock EQ CH350i better than a 73 cc 993 Chevy head iyo?

[@larrygomez2219]

I have a set of victor jr sbc heads are these performance oriented are like stock replacements should I get rid of them and switch to something els I think there from the early 2000s there on a 383

[@jacksonbermingham2168]

just call higgins in australia and becoem a dealer. i cant see it hurting there company

[@doublerrated6735]

I know this is an older video and I apologize but what was your thoughts on MBE for small block Ford. I'm pretty much talking about small block Ford for everything... Original OG Fox body guy... Grew up with them

[@WeingartnerRacing]

He makes very good heads.

[@mikeme9938]

What happened to the Patriot heads?

[@lazarikthompson2892]

Hey Eric, could you do a cylinder head a Edelbrock 12° big block, head specs and flow numbers

[@WeingartnerRacing]

I could if someone sent me one

[@msk3905]

I'm thinking of getting another Ford soon for me it's easy, either AFR or TFS only. Both proven performance, quality from sound companies.

[@patrickellenberger5931]

Have you ever looked at TEA ported trick flow heads

[@WeingartnerRacing]

Yes for mopar.

[@brutusvk2]

Have been impressed with my AFRs. Well made, make great power.

[@arodderz]

Same here. Very impressive head.What set up do you have yours on? Mine is 383 SBC, 195 AFRs, Vic Jr, .576" lift hyd roller ....

[@brutusvk2]

@@arodderz sbc 427 AFR 220 around .610 .630 hyd roller 574 hp 577 tq on the motor with a h20 300 shot available

[@arodderz]

@@brutusvk2 nice..👍

[@SteveZumpf-bd4hb]

What do you think about the Brodix Race Rite sbc heads?

[@brianhanel6897]

Let me ask you a question years ago I bought a 1967 nova ss with a super high reving small block like 10,000. Rpm high on the build sheet the heads were listed as brownfield heads the castings were brodex was brownfield a porting guru or have you ever heard of him or that company

[@richardrichard4394]

Funny cause I borrowed in the late 70's a set of Canfield alloy heads from my speed shop with brodex stamp worked great on my L79 block 327 for the drags 10.65 1/4 tunnel ram 660 holleys but had heard they were brownfield ported brings back memories

[@OGAussieBirdman]

What do you think of the afr 335 bbc enforcer heads ?

[@squarebodymob]

Hello Eric..I’m a new subscriber to your channel and I find your videos very informative…I would like to know what set of heads you would recommend to me for my stock Chevy 350 as an upgrade..it is stock bore and the factory heads are boat anchors as far as I’m concerned…I want a decent set of heads for around $1200 assembled..,I will of course replace the camshaft to match the heads…any suggestions? I trust your judgement so that’s why I’m reaching out to you…

[@pdiddy76]

Hey Eric! First of all, love the videos, I have learned a lot from them. Question, I have a sbc (327) and I'd like to beef it up a bit. It's a street application so I'm looking for power gains throughout the power range. From what I have read/researched, folks are upgrading to the AFR 195 heads with an applicable cam (comp XE274). In this video you mentioned that Profiler makes the best sbc head in your opinion; is that for street or race applications? Or both? Thanks in advance! Would you stay with the AFR/comp combo, or maybe the Profiler/comp combo?

[@WeingartnerRacing]

Afr are better out of the box. Right now only about a $100 more expensive too.

[@pdiddy76]

@@WeingartnerRacing thanks!!!

[@stephencostello3174]

Just subscribed and have been looking through your library but can't seem to find anything on the AFR V2 Heads. Purchased a set of 335 for a twin turbo race motor. I was told the AFR had .250 more meat on the deck so works best on turbo applications. AFR were super supportive even going as far as swapping out springs due to the lighter rates on the as sold Heads. AFR are really great to work with IMO. Originally had a set of Dart Pro One of the same size that needed work. Tried to get them refreshed at Dart (World Mach.) And couldn't even get them to answer. I would appreciate any ideas you may have. Mark Samford in Abilene massaged em lightly. (Guides/chambers)

[@JSCB-365]

As someone who has a Mk3 supra. My knee jerk response is turbo. But the super charger idea has me thinking 🤔

[@mean70632]

What do you think of BBC Brodix Dragon Slayer heads? I'm thinking about using them for my pump gas 632cid engine

[@WeingartnerRacing]

I think it is a poor choice for that engine. The 3xtra stuff is superior

[@mean70632]

@@WeingartnerRacing Eric, thanks for your honest reply on that. I regard you as an expert in your field. Please allow me to ask if your answer to that same question might vary if I added that this same pump gas street/strip 632cid engine will be rev limited to 6,400 RPM (my choice) and that I intend to make as much torque and power with it only up to 6,200 RPM, and in a 4,000 lb car?

[@stephenhowe4683]

What about CFE and Allpro? Is this vid just sticking to OEM valve angle stuff?

[@doughtonantoine]

Interested in knowing your opinion on who makes the best sbc 23 degree head. From a perspective of out the box to potential to for room to grow for all out hp. (My non professional opinion is afr)

[@WeingartnerRacing]

Brodix heads have the greatest potential after porting. If you push AFR heads hard with porting you hit water.

[@doughtonantoine]

@@WeingartnerRacing I was thinking afr out the box. I have no experience with porting. But this what you do so your opinion is holds it wieght in gold. Thanks

[@garymckinziejr7194]

What applications are the “exotic” sbc heads you mentioned used for? For instance those Brodix 1213 heads. By the time you got the heads, ported, added valves/springs, 2k shaft system and the special lifters wouldn’t a bbc be cheaper?

[@WeingartnerRacing]

Yes a bbc would be cheaper. However some people just like the sbc or they do it for rules.

[@garymckinziejr7194]

@@WeingartnerRacing well I don’t see these two heads you mention used in any circle track stuff. As far as drag racing a bbc is cheaper and you have to weigh more so spending coin on lightweight parts is lessened. Don’t get it. Really enjoy you channel. Hope your health is treating you right. Maybe see you in Tulsa sometime.

[@my87z28]

@@garymckinziejr7194, That's depending on what drag racing you're doing. No time, grudge racing has become extremely popular. In N/T grudge racing, the biggest, most accepted platform is the nitrous sb with stock bore spacing. Even though sbs nitrous sb's are getting as fast as low-low 4's in the 1/8 on a 275 or 28x10.5 tire. The moment someone hears you have a bb, they start begging for spots.

[@garymckinziejr7194]

@@my87z28 your reply makes zero sense as none of the racing you mentioned is sanctioned with rules. Nobody is spending 10k on some head combo to grudge race.

[@my87z28]

@@garymckinziejr7194 you’re kidding me right? You do realize there are plenty of 3.80-4.40 1/8 mile grudge cars, right? I know multiple people, personally, that have $45-55k into just their small block engine. Good friend of mine just sold his USED billet sbf nitrous engine for $46k. He runs nothing but grudge racing, all over the eastern seaboard, and as far as Texas. He typically runs for $10-20k a race.

[@jtartaglia002]

What about the mast heads for the ls? They flow more than any ls head.

[@WeingartnerRacing]

Not the ones I have seen. Good heads though.

[@gwilson9445]

We flowed Trick Flow, Mast, and AFR LS3 heads for my engine and AFR had the best intake flow and that is what I’m running. The Mast did have the best exhaust flow of the three.

[@MegaMustangkiller]

Are the valves that come on the liberty ls1 heads any good or would they need to be purchased bare and fitted with other valves? Would these heads be better as cast than a set of 243/799?

[@basketballcory2]

Great great video. I've always wondered a lot of this

[@eternity1360]

Seems nobody here mentioned Frankenstein engine dynamics products, they make their own heads and manifolds, I run their m311 head with their low ram sniper, what I like is the heads and manifold is designed for each other port matched and flow tuned .

[@421ssrida]

The only franks that come from the U.S. are the F series. The monsters are cast in China and finished in Weatherford, TX. Alot of ppl have switched to Frankenstein heads in the drag world. But I keep hearing that the F series tend to have issues.

[@cfmechanic]

In my experience which is limited. I have found for bang for your buck and being ready to slap on and go I find afr being superior. I love my brodix heads but they took some work to get where I am today

[@terrysmith8133]

wanted to double check, trick flow is owned by summit racing, is that right?

[@johnwehunt4305]

How about the EQ aluminum LS heads.

[@sradams21]

I was surprised AllPro didn’t make the list.