AFR 457cc BBC 18° Magnum Aluminum Cylinder Head, Fully CNC Ported
AFR 3708
AFR’s new 457cc 18° Big Block Chevy head are our best performing highest flowing head in our BB Chevy lineup. They come standard with stainless steel 2.400 intake valves and 1.800 exhaust valves. The intake port is raised .500 with the valves rolled to 18° resulting in unparalleled under the curve flow numbers..... don’t be fooled by just peak flow numbers. The combustion chamber comes in at 90cc. This head is ideal for 540CI or larger race engines. This head requires specific pistons, valves covers, shaft mount rockers and readily available intake manifolds. AFR offers a wide range of options and upgrades for this head like titanium valves and Copper seats. AFR heads are available bare (without parts), call our tech line for details.
Sold as a single piece, 2 pieces required per engine.
Sold as a single piece, 2 pieces required per engine.
Shipping: FREE continental USA ground shipping on ALL AFR Cylinder Head
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$3,475.59
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Description
AFR Magnum 18 Degree 457 cc Big Block Chevy head are the highest flowing head offering from AFR for Big Block Chevy engines. By having the intake ports raised .500 in. along with the combination of moving the valves to 18 degrees, Magnum 18 degree cylinder head will flow a whopping 498 cfm of air through the intake ports at 1.000 in. lift. Designed for 540 ci and larger racing engines, AFR offers Magnum 18 degree fully assembled, bare CNC ported, and bare unported casting for custom port work.
Basic Package Components | Part # |
100% CNC Ported Intake Ports, Exhaust Ports, & Combustion Chamber Competition 5-angle Valve Job |
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11/32" Bead Lock Stainless Steel Intake Valve, 2.400" X 6.035" O.A.L. | AFR #7420 |
11/32" Bead Lock Stainless Steel Exhaust Valve, 1.800" X 5.935" O.A.L. | AFR #7422 |
PAC Racing #1258 1.645” OD Solid Roller Triple Spring, 350 lbs. on seat, .950” maximum lift Max RPM 8300 to 8500 | AFR #8014 |
10° Titanium Retainer 1.500" O.D X1.180"I.D X .765" I.D | AFR #8517 |
10° 11/32" Bead Lock Valve Keepers with recess lashcaps | AFR #9010 |
11/32" Viton Valve Seals | AFR #6613 |
Hardened Spring Cup 1.740 O.D X 1.677 I.D X .570 | AFR #9170 |
Intake Valve Seats 2.500" O.D X 2.000" I.D X .375" Deep | AFR #9162 |
Exhaust Valve Seats 1.900" O.D X 1.400" I.D X .375" Deep | AFR #9066 |
11/32" Bronze Valve Guides .502" O.D X 2.700 O.A.L. | AFR #9055 |
11/32" Exhaust Bronze Valve Guides .502" O.D x 2.25" O.A.L | AFR #9042 |
Recommended Components: | |
Intake Port Gasket | |
Important: Do not port match your intake manifold to Fel-Pro gasket as it does not precisely fit AFR heads. | |
Exhaust Port Gasket | |
Head Gasket, Fel Pro #1057 |
Fel Pro #1057
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Head Gasket, Cometic C5434 |
Cometic C5434
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Head Studs, ARP 135-4305 | |
1.8 Shaft Mount Rocker Arms T&D |
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1.8 Shaft Mount Rocker Arms Crower |
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1.8 Shaft Mount Rocker Arms Jesel |
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Suggested Manifold | |
Suggested Manifold | |
Spark Plug Starting Range |
Autolite 3932
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Distributor Standard Deck |
MSD #84697 or #8489
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Distributor Tall Deck |
MSD #85561 or #854
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Recommended Components: | |
Intake Port Gasket | |
Important: Do not port match your intake manifold to Fel-Pro gasket as it does not precisely fit AFR heads. | |
Exhaust Port Gasket | |
Head Gasket, Fel Pro #1057 |
Fel Pro #1057
|
Head Gasket, Cometic C5434 |
Cometic C5434
|
Head Studs, ARP 135-4305 | |
1.8 Shaft Mount Rocker Arms T&D |
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1.8 Shaft Mount Rocker Arms Crower |
|
1.8 Shaft Mount Rocker Arms Jesel |
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Suggested Manifold | |
Suggested Manifold | |
Spark Plug Starting Range |
Autolite 3932
|
Distributor Standard Deck |
MSD #84697 or #8489
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Distributor Tall Deck |
MSD #85561 or #854
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Details
- AFR 3708
- AFR 3708
- Air Flow Research
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- W24.0000” x H12.0000” x L24.0000”
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