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AFR 165cc SBF Street Cylinder Head

The Small Port, High Velocity, Emission Legal Torque Monster

AFR 165 SBF Cylinder HeadFor the ultimate small block Ford street car, you’ve got to use AFR’s all new 165cc emissions legal aluminum cylinder heads. Unlike some aftermarket heads, AFR’s Ford cylinder head (CARB EO #250-3) fits all your stock components; no special parts are required! With lightweight 8mm 1.900 intake valves, 1.600” exhaust valve, combustion chamber volumes of 58cc and 68cc, and 68cc exhaust ports, AFR’s new 165cc Ford aluminum cylinder head is perfect for 289 and 302 engines operating from idle to 6000 rpm. A 3/4” thick head deck makes the AFR head ideal for nitrous or blower applications. Will not accept rail rocker arms. Hardened push rods required with part number 1402. Note: 1986 5.0L must have piston notched for clearance.

Note:

Hydraulic roller cams typically experience valve float at 6000-6200 rpm because of their fast ramp rates. AFR suggests you upgrade your springs to AFR part #8047, 1.290 O.D. with higher spring pressures to reduce chances of valve float associated with rpm’s 6200 or higher. (see footnotes here)

165cc SBF Street Cylinder Head Flow Chart

SBF Flow Chart

 

165cc SBF Competition Package Cylinder Head Flow Chart

SBF Flow Chart

 

 


165cc SBF Street Head Part Numbers

CNC Ported Pairs of Heads Complete With Parts or Ready to Install

 CNC Street Ported Cylinder Heads

 Description

 Part Number

 165cc Street Heads, Stud, 58cc 1402*
 165cc Street Heads, Pedestal, 60cc 1472*

 CNC Competition Package Street Porting

 Description

 Part Number

 165cc Street Heads, Stud, 58cc 1404

 Stage 1- Bare Heads No Porting or Parts

 Description

 Part Number

 140cc Street Heads, Stud, 55cc 140*
 140cc Street Heads, Pedestal, 55cc 147*

Stage 1 Bare Heads (no parts or porting) are available.

*Only models with heat riser (marked by an asterisk)
are emissions legal, all others are not legal for sale or use on
pollution controlled motor vehicles in the United States.


Basic Package Components Part #
100% CNC Ported Combustion Chambers
100% CNC Ported Exhaust Ports
100% CNC Ported Intake Ports
Competition 3-angle Valve Job
Intake Valve, 1.900" stud mount AFR #7249
Exhaust Valve, 1.600" stud mount, 58cc AFR #7250
Intake Valve, 1.900 Pedestal AFR #7201
Exhaust Valve, 1.600 Pedestal AFR#7226
1.290" OD Hydraulic Dual Valve Spring,
AFR #8017
135 lbs on seat, .600" maximum lift (upgrades available) Comp Pkg #8019
7° Chrome Moly Retainers AFR #8514
7° Valve Locks AFR #9007
3/8" Rocker Studs AFR #6401
5/16" Guide Plates AFR #6107
Valve Seals AFR #6612
Hardened Shims AFR #8042
Intake Vavle Seats AFR #9059
Exhaust Vavle Seats AFR #9069
Bronze Valve Guides AFR #9051
Thermactor Air Injector AFR #6226


Special orders available upon request.

Specifications, Features, and Optional Supporting Components
Head Torque

65-70 ft. lbs with 7/16" stud

Rocker Stud Torque 55-60 ft. lbs
Rocker Pedestal Torque 25-30 ft lbs.
Intake Port Gasket, 1.200" X 2.000" w/ 3/8" radius Fel-Pro #1250, AFR #6828
Exhaust Port Gasket Fel-Pro #1415, AFR #6837
Head Gasket Fel-Pro #1011-1, AFR #6808
Head Bolts and Studs Standard ARP, AFR #6323 & #6322
Head Bolt Washers Manley, AFR #6320
Stud Girdle AFR #6207
Suggested Manifold RPM Performer, Performer
Spark Plug Starting Range Autolite 3924
Combustion Chambers

58cc or 61cc

Spring Pocket can be cut to 1.625, no deeper  
Valve Spacing Standard
Rocker Arms Standard, will not accept rail rocker arms
Valve Angle Standard
Angle Mill (10cc Maximum Optional Mill) .008" per cc
Flat Mill (4cc Maximum Optional Mill) .006" per cc

Important: Do not port match you intake manifold to Fel-Pro gasket as it does not precisely fit AFR heads.

Note: Milling head deck will affect flow numbers.



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