AFR 290cc Oval Port Magnum BBC Head

The Ultimate Street Weapon

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For the ultimate in "Oval Port" performance, the fully CNC ported AFR 290 has no competition. With flow figures most small to medium sized rectangular port castings would be envious of, these high flowing "Ovals" produce tremendous airspeed and really pack a punch. Ideally suited for 396-509 CID street and strip performance, as well as circle track applications which require strong low and mid-range torque to help accelerate a car coming off a corner. Once again, AFR has included it's trademark 3/4” deck, reinforced rocker stud bosses, and thick rugged castings, so you can own the strongest and most efficient heads on the market today. Premium hardware such as 2.250/1.880 one piece stainless valves, 1.625 double springs, 10 degree locks and retainers, and high quality studs and guideplates all come as standard equipment. Take note the higher flowing exhaust ports are raised .375 over stock location, and therefore these heads might not be a direct bolt-on in every application. These heads have no EGR and are not emissions legal.

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Optional stud girdle required for 2° rolled valve angles and 1” longer head bolt needed on four bottom exhaust bolt holes.
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290cc BBC Aluminum Cylinder Head Flow Chart

Tested on 4.310 Bore

Note: Milling head deck will affect flow numbers. Angle mills might require a .120 thick intake gasket.