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Old 05-20-2011, 03:38 PM
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Default TEA/TFS 215cc head results

2002 A4 Camaro with under 12k miles.

mods
ARH 1 3/4 headers
228/232 Cam
3200 stall
underdrive pulley
Ported TB

Only change was the TEA/TFS 215cc heads at 60cc chambers and tuning. Fully tuned before and after for max results. Converter was locked on all pulls.

Peak #'s
Before 393hp/361tq
After 426hp/386tq
Gains 33hp/25tq

Good gain across the whole curve.
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Solid gains. Congrats! I bet she's a real beast.
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Simple right? Its all in the head....uhhhh......heads...Very good...just good head...heads!
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so u only gained 33rwhp from a set of heads? seams low. i would have expected at least 50+. for the $, i would have been pissed!
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so u only gained 33rwhp from a set of heads? seams low. i would have expected at least 50+. for the $, i would have been pissed!
That is a really good gain for heads only. Most head changes always involve more than just the heads so the results always look better than they really are...it is about selling parts after all.
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Value?

What can you do to improve power thru the complete curve?

Excellent results.

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so u only gained 33rwhp from a set of heads? seams low. i would have expected at least 50+. for the $, i would have been pissed!
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50+ from a head swap? Those were decent results with a smaller cam. Add a intake and add even more...
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How do the TEA worked heads compare to the regular Trickflows?
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Originally Posted by ScreaminRedZ
How do the TEA worked heads compare to the regular Trickflows?
good question
Old 05-21-2011, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ScreaminRedZ
How do the TEA worked heads compare to the regular Trickflows?
The only difference between the two is the seats get blended and the heads get flowed at TEA, so in reality, not much difference.

What you do get at TEA is the assurance the heads flow what they're supposed to without any extra cost.

In a perfect world CNC ported heads always flow the same. In the real world there is no end to the things that can go wrong that affect airflow.
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I like the TEA heads because I know the heads have no issue's,expecially with the valve job. Many times we've checked out of box heads and found the valve jobs leaking.
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Just wondering, but maybe an intake will really wake up those heads? I also would've thought you would gain more from a set of the best ls heads. Then again, for an auto those are stout numbers. Would love to see a fast 102 on your setup.
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I ganed 40hp from a stock ported ls1 head to a AFR 205 head. There is so much more to the higher dollar head then a budget ported head. The over all thickness and quality is better. 33HP is a nice gain. My boy makes just over 500hp on a 383ci with the tfs 215 head on a stang dyno with a heavy drive shaft and a 12 bolt with gears. Tony mammo himself told me he has seen flaws on heads that are popular today. In the end you really do get what you pay for.
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What is the saying, you can lead the Horse to water..... you cannot make the Horse drink or maybe in this case........ THINK.

My hat is off to the 3 letter head supplier's .
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Originally Posted by ctd
My hat is off to the 3 letter head supplier's .
AFR
TEA
TFS
PRC
ETP now MAST (sorry, we'll still count it as a 3 letter).

Great group of head manufacturers. Well said.
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At least my heads are #2 on the list pat...tea/tfs.lol
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how would a set of ADVANCED INDUCTION 243s compare to a set of those venders listed above just wondering.
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I've been ussing the TEA/TFS heads for years.Always perform which is what we like. Here is another car with a 230 Cam which is mostly used for road racing.About 2 years of 1/2 hour race sessions at 5000-6500rpm.
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Is the pricing pretty similar for the TEA Trickflows as it is for regular, out of the box Trickflows?
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Originally Posted by twolow02fransen
how would a set of ADVANCED INDUCTION 243s compare to a set of those venders listed above just wondering.
The last set of A.I. heads we did gained 50rwhp. We haven't had a set yet that picked up less than 40hp.


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