Which head/combustion chamber is better for performance? Speed master aluminum LA or aftermarket magnum iron head?

Out of the box Speedmasters are close to equal to X's or J's. Did I read that somewhere or am I completely wrong?

Out of the box Speedmaster heads are in the 250cfm area. I’m betting a J or X head can be made to flow better than that but be prepared to pay a handsome price. I could do a set for free (or close to free) and I’m not even interested.