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AFR 345cc As Cast Magnum BBC Cylinder Heads

AFR’s Magnum Series

AFR 345 BBC Aluminum Cylinder HeadIf “Dirty Harry” drove a racecar, it would certainly be fitted with a pair of our 345 or 357 “Magnum” aluminum cylinder heads. If huge horsepower is what you are searching for, either of these castings will certainly deliver. With our Race Ready “As Cast” 345cc flirting with 400 CFM and our fully CNC ported 357cc flowing 425 CFM, these cyilnder heads represent the ultimate in airflow for your BB Chevrolet. Our 357 “Magnum” flows over 415 CFM @ .700 valve lift! No other production style BB Chevy head even comes close. Both of these cyilnder heads were targeted at larger cubic inch engines (509-632 CID) looking for maximum horsepower and rpm capability with a primary operating range of 3500-8000 rpm’s (This range is an average and will vary with engine displacement and component selection). As well, these aluminum heads provide impressive torque figures at higher rpm levels. Blown, turbo, and nitrous engines will especially like the larger, higher flowing intake ports. Both of these heads will work best with camshafts exceeding .750 gross valve lift to make better use of the substantial airflow found in the higher lift range. Both the 345cc and the 357cc come standard with AFR’s trademark .750” thick cylinder head deck, reinforced rocker stud bosses, and are equipped with premium one piece stainless steel 2.300” intake valves and 1.880” exhaust valves. Standard combustion chamber volume is 119cc’s on the 345 “As Cast” pieces, while our fully CNC ported 357 version comes with a 121cc chamber. Both are available with an optional 114cc combustion chamber as well. Properly selecting the correct cylinder head depends on a large number of variables. Please consult with one of our sales technicians to assist you in making the best decision for your particular application.


Note: Optional stud girdle required for 2° rolled valve angles and 1” longer head bolts needed on four bottom exhaust bolt holes. (see footnotes here)

345cc BBC as cast Aluminum Cylinder Head Flow Chart

BBC Flow Chart

 

 


345cc As Cast BBC Cylinder Head Part Numbers

Pairs of Heads Complete With Parts or Ready to Install

 Competition Package Ported Cylinder Heads

 Description

 Part Number

345cc As Cast w/o Parts, 119cc 3450
345cc As Cast w/ Parts, 119cc 2110
345cc As Cast w/o Parts CNC Chambers& CNC Bowl Blend 121cc 3250-1
345cc As Cast w/ Parts CNC Chambers & CNC Bowl Blend 121cc 2110-1

Basic Package Components Part #
Competition 5-angle Valve Job
Intake Valve, 2.300" stainless steel
AFR #7626
Exhaust Valve, 1.880" stainless steel
AFR #7631
1.625" OD Roller Dual Valve Spring with dampener,
255 lbs. on seat, .750" maximum lift
AFR #8031
10° Chrome Moly Retainers
AFR #8511
10° Chrome Moly Valve Locks
AFR#9005
Valve Seals
AFR #6611
Hardened Shims
AFR #8046
Intake Valve Seats
AFR #9062
Exhaust Valve Seats
AFR#9064
Bronze Valve Guides Intake
AFR#9045
Brozne Valve Guides Exhaust

AFR#9046

AFR BB Chevy 7/16" Exhaust Stud
AFR#6406
AFR BB Cehvy 7/16" Intake Stud
AFR#6407
Guide Plates
AFR #6109

 

Specifications, Features, and Optional Supporting Components
Head Torque 75 FT lbs.
Intake Port Gasket, 1.775" X 2.500" w/ 1/2" radius AFR #6856 or Fel-Pro #1211
Exhaust Port Gasket AFR #6858
Head Gasket 4.370 bore, Fel-Pro #1027, AFR #6851
  4.540 bore, Fel-Pro #1017, AFR #6850
  Mark V-VI-up to 4.500 Bore Fel-Pro #17048 or #1047
  Mark V-VI-4.500 to 4.600 Bore Fel-Pro #17049
Head Bolts & Studs Standard ARP, AFR #6308, #6307 & #6306
Head Bolt Washers Manley, AFR #6320
Stud Girdle AFR #6210
Suggested Manifold Edelbrock #2907 & #2927, AFR #5500 & #5502
  Dart #6200, #6201, #6202, & #6203
 

Brodix HVH #2000 #2001, #2005 & #2006

Spark Plug Starting Range Champion C59C Autolite 3932
Combustion Chambers 119cc
Spring Pocket can be cut to 1.750, no deeper
Valve Spacing Standard
Rocker Arms Standard
Valve Angle 24°/4° Intake, 15°/4° Exhaust
Angle Mill (milling options available), 102cc maximum .009" per cc
Flat Mill (milling options available), 114cc maximum .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. Angle mills might require a .120 thick intake gasket.


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