BBC Iron heads

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Originally Posted by STK1217

I know this is not a stocker project but the question is for the BBC stock guys(or anybody who might know). I'm trying to find out the best (IYO)flowing factory iron oval port head with a gasket match-clean up the pockets and 2.19&1.88 valves, cam lift in the ..500 to .600 range,nothing special (open or closed chamber). It's for a 6000 rpm 454 street engine in a 3500lb car. Thanks Mario.

I would say either a 049 or 781 head would be best. We have been 9.50s @ 3630 pounds, 1.29 60 foot on a 10.7 comp 496.