Question about 360 J heads???

[myasylum]

I am still confused about the 1.88 heads, vs. 2.02 heads. ](*,)
Most of the articles I read have to do with the J heads on a 318.
I want to know about the 360.
I have basically a stock motor. I wanted to build it up a bit while it was still out of the car. I figured getting 2.02 heads would be a good start, BUT from what I read it would be a bit overkill for my stock engine. But then what was the purpose of stock 2.02 heads then?
Yes, I have the stock hwy gears, and no stock converter, but that's just for now. That will be added down the road. (I hope)
In my thinking a good cam (LUN-60402LK) and the 2.02 heads milled for added compression would be a good start, BUT according to what I read I'd be better off with the 1.88. Could someone explain this to me?
and If I'm milling the heads for a 360, how far would they need to be milled?
Thanks much! I have SOOO much to learn! :read2:

 

[OUTLAW]

I don't know why the heads would be too much. My 71 360 came stock with the 2.02/160 valves. The cam looks ok to me for a mild street cam. As for milling the heads I have taken .030 off mine (we suspect .015 was taken off prior to this milling for a total of .045) with no ill effects other than bolt hole alignment and front/rear manifold seal. We did away with the seals and used silicone sealer and it works fine

 

[sbknut]

WARNING I have a set of 915 J heads that have been milled .060". My cam of choice has been a MOPAR 284/484 hydraulic. On any stock piston 360 the exhaust valves hit the piston. I was able to use the heads on an early LA 318 when i modified the exhaust valve relief on the piston.

 

[moper]

I like 2.02s on a 360. I think the milling and that cam is a good choice. 1.88s might help in torque production below 2K, but they should make more torque at peak, and more horsepower at peak with the 2.02s.

 

[dgc333]

FWIW, the heads that are on your 360 are for all pratical purposes the same as the 2.02 J heads. Instead of spending money on a set of J heads just have the seats cut in your existing heads to accept 2.02 intakes.