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.........
@MsKatjie
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the time taken, to inform us.
@JohnThomas-vb9se
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Higgins has heads in stock?
@JohnThomas-vb9se
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@racerd9669
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Man real info. Nice to know.
@FairladyS130
9 ай бұрын
RWB bought out Australian Haltech.
@timothybayliss6680
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
I have a set of AFR 205 for a sbf. Can't wait to see the dyno numbers once completed.
@SidewaysInTraffic
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
U know anything else about performance world heads?
@StainlessTIG2
Жыл бұрын
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
9 ай бұрын
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.
@Outsider25E
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Kaase is serious with his offerings for BBF power pricey but you get what your paying for
@rjminar1980
Жыл бұрын
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.
@wizzkidelectronics
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@theshed8802
2 жыл бұрын
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
@brutusvk2
2 жыл бұрын
Have been impressed with my AFRs. Well made, make great power.
@arodderz
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
@@arodderz sbc 427 AFR 220 around .610 .630 hyd roller 574 hp 577 tq on the motor with a h20 300 shot available
@arodderz
2 жыл бұрын
@@brutusvk2 nice..👍
@warwickdrenth8970
Жыл бұрын
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
@robturner7853
2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@jamesmccutchen5833
2 жыл бұрын
I believe the Flowtek heads are manufactured in Evansville, Indiana
@85gbody97
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@crsracing1313
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@barrykilts4506
10 ай бұрын
The brand you can afford usually work best
@theoldbigmoose
2 жыл бұрын
Eric, good overview and insight. Thanks for the video
@NeilJable
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@craigritchie1933
2 жыл бұрын
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 😟
@kingrichard4167
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video !!! I wish you could do one for aftermarket Pontiac heads. There is a lot of misinformation in that area.
@ayebee1207
6 ай бұрын
Is Kenne Bell still a thing for BOPCO stuff?
@theupscriber65
2 жыл бұрын
25 years ago Trick Flow's heads and intakes used to flow like crap. Good to hear they've improved.
@wardbros1
Жыл бұрын
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
@sradams21
2 жыл бұрын
I was surprised AllPro didn’t make the list.
@jacksonbermingham2168
2 жыл бұрын
just call higgins in australia and becoem a dealer. i cant see it hurting there company
@cfmechanic
2 жыл бұрын
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
@timothyesmond7358
2 жыл бұрын
Love dart cast iron heads
@uncleremis69
Жыл бұрын
The old “iron eagle “ SBC heads were very good for their day
@jeffytherapper7279
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a set of afr head 1451 work great 9.40 best time.
@mgbchuck6527
2 жыл бұрын
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
@leekavanagh6549
2 жыл бұрын
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
@JACKSON-gs2xp
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video, Eric.
@hereinmissoula11
2 жыл бұрын
What about ALL PRO ? Not included ?
@basketballcory2
2 жыл бұрын
Great great video. I've always wondered a lot of this
@msk3905
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@thereluctantgearhead4544
2 жыл бұрын
Seen a 13 degree ALL PRO headed 468ci SBC produce over 950hp NA.
@jameshaner5568
2 жыл бұрын
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
@iandoyle238
8 ай бұрын
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!
@juhanahuovinen
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing 👍
@shanerorko8076
2 жыл бұрын
you need to look into Higgins Race Heads. also MBE and AllPro are my pick from USA from downunder.
@Sleeperdude
5 ай бұрын
Great information thanks for sharing
@WeingartnerRacing
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Nowayjose-z2r
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevenbean9706
5 ай бұрын
chapman did a lot of mopar stuff and they started out with mopar giving them garbage to work with but later design was amazing
@FTGMotorsports
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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 .
@robertwetherington3372
2 жыл бұрын
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 .
@SidewaysInTraffic
Жыл бұрын
That's funny, I compare Dart & Brodix as well. Brodix just reminds me of old racer stuff your dad would use. Dart and AFR has newer age appeal.
@aaronbarnes8938
2 жыл бұрын
If any of these companies would start making heads for Mopar's again it would really be a hit since currently TF and Speedmaster are the only options. Now both are great options but no one makes a SB Magnum head anymore.
@WeingartnerRacing
2 жыл бұрын
If they sold them they would be lucky to break even on them after 5years.
@evanarthur7535
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Not much more $$$ you can support USA...
@62Gasanova
2 жыл бұрын
That was great overview. you explained it well.
@vehdynam
Жыл бұрын
Great information , many thanks.
@ericbrown5354
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@brianobrian9334
2 жыл бұрын
Don't know about anyone else but there has been a rash of buying out of drag strips in Texas. They are shutting them down. One of the best in USA ,Baytown dragway by Houston got bought out for industrial space.
@ripper3925
Жыл бұрын
what about all pro heads?
@squarebodymob
16 күн бұрын
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…
@electrickid101
2 жыл бұрын
Edelbrock makes ford racing intakes too!
@brianjacobitz8319
2 жыл бұрын
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
@123Brka
2 жыл бұрын
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
@courier11sec
2 ай бұрын
How quick do you think edelbrock heads got worse after Vic took a boatload of money (which almost certainly made no tangible difference in his life because he was already shamefully wealthy) in exchange for his name and legacy? I know mine aren't serious race car stuff, but I built my small block Ford in 99 and the performer rpm heads I used work pretty well.
@chevyboyforlife4234
28 күн бұрын
Brodix makes the best chevy 4.3 v6 heads...you can easily get 450hp or more with them heads
@matthayes5164
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
210’s would work for you
@matthayes5164
2 жыл бұрын
@@hereinmissoula11 the AFR 210? What could I be looking at for a hp with them?
@KingJT80
2 жыл бұрын
@@matthayes5164 more than 500 probably 550 with enough cam I've seen 383s with 195 street ported versions do 500+
@larry3833
11 ай бұрын
I'm running afr 245 on my 3309 lbs camaro and car has been 9.51 @ 144mph n/a stock suspension
@Eaveszx14
2 жыл бұрын
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion but the guys at engine Masters have done some really good test on the Pro Comp heads that you say are completely junk and they only made 20 less horsepower than a head that cost three times as much Richard holder also did some procomp and Speedmaster head comparisons at Westech performance and found that for the price you could not come close so I would say China junk is probably just an opinion and I would rather base my information on actual numbers from a Dyno session such as engine Masters or Westech performance. I personally use brodix heads
@WeingartnerRacing
2 жыл бұрын
I base my opinion on what I have seen and done. I have seen many pro comps. I can confidently say they are junk.
@tezzrterry7485
2 жыл бұрын
@@WeingartnerRacing Like anything with that name on it!
@joshcarman2664
8 ай бұрын
🤣🤣😂🤣😂
@20alphabet
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information!
@Thundarr995
Жыл бұрын
I skipped the Chinese head part. I'd never bolt a Chinese head on an American engine. Well maybe if I was selling it.😂 One of my friends bought some of those, I think they were Pro maxx? He didn't have them checked out before installation, just bolted me on...send it. They began goin tits up before the engine was even fully broken in. Same thing happened to me with some brand new S/R Torquers I put on a Chevy 383. After that I went to the wrecking yard and picked up some decent Vortec heads. Had them freshened up and bolted em on. They were way better than the aftermarket ones. That car ripped with the Vortec heads,great for the street.
@DSRE535
2 жыл бұрын
I thought Allpro was as good as you could get as far as sbc stuff?
@peteJoseph-x3h
2 жыл бұрын
Eric, next time list specific LS head manufacturers.
@WeingartnerRacing
2 жыл бұрын
I would but most LS guys don't buy aftermarket heads, instead they use stock castings. I mentioned the best LS heads in my opinion in the video.
@my87z28
2 жыл бұрын
Mast, Frankenstien, All Pro, CID, DART 10*, Brodix BR3/BR7...
@padron632
Жыл бұрын
You made a good video, but you forgot "CFE". They are one of the best by far on a professional level, and they have their own casting.
@johnnyatkins9097
2 жыл бұрын
Dang my heads were the 1’st ones you come to and you threw em in the trash.
@steves759
2 жыл бұрын
😂 The good news is they haven't ruined your engine yet and you can always say you have tons of room for improvement or upgrades.
@ssoffshore5111
2 жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@C6Z_Bob Yup, hard to pass that up! LMK how you make out!
@C6Z_Bob
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@billrobison6314
2 жыл бұрын
It's my belief these "equity groups" have bad intentions for the industry.
@tezzrterry7485
2 жыл бұрын
All about max dollars.
@animecute3716
2 жыл бұрын
going about private equity. at current trend to energy cost, they are unlikely to snap a company with foundry, unless more "affordable" tracks built and events.
@slowbra94
9 ай бұрын
I would say stock for stock unported in my opinion if you just want to bolt on a head and go drag racing with a sbf its afr. Followed closely by trickflow 11r. Now ported that changes a bit but im running old school svo y303 heads that have been opened up so much they are almost unrecognizable from the stock version 😂
@tjed1071
2 жыл бұрын
How about All Pro heads? that’s what I got in my sbc
@chevyrc3623
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow I never heard of the 3 Australian brands also the 3 brands you mention Dart, World Products, and EQ they are circle track heads for sure I know quite a few people use 1 of those 3 and I use World Products for my wingless sprint car I am getting into. They are 220 runners and 208 intake and 160 exhaust I don't know the flow numbers but I tried to look them up I guess they flow 290cfm peak but I don't know I never found good proof of them.
@tundra2000boy
2 ай бұрын
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
@richardb6273
2 жыл бұрын
What about MBE ?
@brandonbascue7185
2 жыл бұрын
This is why I buy brodix....
@KM-os4be
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@williepotts2185
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't see Randy Brizinski on the list He puts out some pretty good flow numbers.
@WeingartnerRacing
2 жыл бұрын
He is head porter not a manufacturer.
@terrysmith8133
5 ай бұрын
wanted to double check, trick flow is owned by summit racing, is that right?
@curtpozzi5527
3 ай бұрын
What about Kaufman heads for Pontiac?
@brianhanel6897
2 жыл бұрын
It's like fast food joints they get bought out by corporate big business and then turn to crap as there only focus is on profits not reputation and quality
@davidpate6095
Ай бұрын
Jasper uses World Products on their performance engines.
@regsmith7604
2 жыл бұрын
What about the Mast Black Label, for LS’s? Don’t say Mabel, say Black Label. Remember that beer commercial in the 50’s and 60’s?
@raho24781
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric the PRC's are Supposed to be Cast here in America by Texas Speed, I've bought a pair for my LS1, then decided that even though the bore was good I put the LS1 on the shelf and got me a 427 Stroker using my 6.125 rods and the PRC Heads ,hope they don't hold me back to much I'll use them and the Johnson Link Bar Lifters 1.7.1 Roller Rockers, until I can get up some more cash for some cnc billet Ported LS7 Heads and will need to change intakes ,and to do it right ✅️ that's another 6 or 7 grand ouch ,,,,so Eric 427 Stroker 235 246 ,635 lift with the PRC'S, they are milled down to 60 cc pockets, cause incase going to run them on the LS1, I kinda blew it ,or else Texas Speed would have took them back if I didn't have them mill them down ,,,, I hope they run Strong on my 427 Stroker it's a street car 914 Porsche
@421ssrida
Жыл бұрын
Anything with the name Texas speed on it comes from China. The name should be switched to Chinese speed & performance.
@gabrieldimarco9646
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric.
@mikeme9938
9 ай бұрын
What happened to the Patriot heads?
@eternity1360
2 жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
@jacksonbermingham2168
2 жыл бұрын
from what i seen blue prinnt very afr like
@whiteoneauto
2 жыл бұрын
Great information.
@Kemothebarber
10 ай бұрын
Been thinking about buying AFR 180cc eliminator for my sbc350
@nickmcgarry4461
2 жыл бұрын
Where does all pro rank on the list?
@WeingartnerRacing
2 жыл бұрын
Near the top
@nemodapimpfish
2 жыл бұрын
Big thing I have noticed with edelbrock is the damn guides are always way to tight.
@kenswitzer4133
2 жыл бұрын
What are the heads you are using on this engine and the intake. Sure enjoy your videos just subscribed and liked👍🤙🏻😁👌
@jcnpresser
2 жыл бұрын
Were the trick flow sbf twisted wedge heads any good? I always wanted a set of them back in the day.
@richfrederick3329
Жыл бұрын
I still run a set!
@jcnpresser
Жыл бұрын
@@richfrederick3329 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!
@shanerorko8076
2 жыл бұрын
one aussie one you missed is torque power... yea they only do holden atm but they do it good.
@notme5909
11 ай бұрын
How do the gm heads conpare?.. like the fast burn small block head?...
@cromBumny
2 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention Kaase
@hemifiedsixtyfour2813
2 жыл бұрын
Ty for this, Brodix it is.
@jamesgumbert3111
Жыл бұрын
Hmm well they do make really good world products heads lol. We have a set that flowed at 430cfm. They’re on a sbf and do very very well
@jklivin2007
Жыл бұрын
ummmmm……..I believe Texas Speed PRC heads are casted and built in house in their factory. it’s what I was told when I ordered a set. 😉
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