MTC_75vette

After alot of research and speaking with Phil from AI I am most likely going to go ahead with having my 241s ported with there new HCR219 port and a custom cam but a few people suggested I check out the Trick Flow 220 as casts. I started doing some research and saw they put down great numbers and although they are slightly more expensive they are still in my budget.


I as most out there don't want to make a decision and then regret it so I was just wondering if anyone out there could tell me what head will make me more power with a custom matched cam?

1nasty86

iTrader: (63)

I seen a ls2 gto with tfs 220's and a vindicator make 470 stock out of the box heads. Brian tooley can do some touch up work on the as casts for ya too. Also seen a set of his "touched up" 220's on a ls2 with a 235/239 cam and a 102 make 490 something.

DMM

AI is awesome, but CNC can only go so far. If aftermarket heads are in your budget, I would go that route, although I have no direct experience using any particular brand.

MTC_75vette

Just to make it even more complicated just saw texas speed post they are soon releasing there own 220 as cast version.

TransAmMarathon

Yup, another great optoin for heads from TSP.

Unertl42

iTrader: (63)

I'm running the TFS 220's, and they make some awesome #s

MTC_75vette

What cam are you running with them and what numbers you make?

wildcamaro

iTrader: (15)

I'm looking into trickflows too, they are a dedicated casting right? Not just a stock like design right?

garygnu

get a cam from Phil at AI if you get the TFS heads.

95ONE

iTrader: (1)

yes, dedicated.

MTC_75vette

So its safe to say at this point the trick flow as casts will give me more power than the ported AIs?

MTC_75vette

Just spoke with trick flow and they told me my trex cam should perform well with their as cast 220s. Whats you thoughts about this cam and head combo?

JPH

iTrader: (2)

Why not get one from EPS?

MTC_75vette

I was going to get a new cam but after trick flow told me my trex cam will work well i might as well try it before replacing.

wildcamaro

iTrader: (15)

Def should be good...

Would you guys with 220 trickflows say they flow or run stronger than TSP stage 2.5 ls6 heads?

tillery

iTrader: (4)

Yes the TF220s out perform the TSP LS6 2.5 heads. I switched about a year ago to trick flow from TSP. Unfortunately no dyno #s to post. But did not need a dyno to tell me my car performed better. Will get it retuned when I have time off. I have a MS3 BTW.

MTC_75vette

Good to hear....what numbers u make with the old heads?

wildcamaro

iTrader: (15)

Cool your exactly the person I wanted to hear from, someone with actual experience switching from tsp to trickflows...did you get the as cast or cnc 220s?

Blue devil88

I'd love to know what your car puts down when you get around to it. I'm running a ms3 also and plan to get "touched up" as cast trickflows.

Rise of the Phoenix

iTrader: (27)

ANY cam will preform well with the TFS 220 As Cast Heads. Getting a custom grind cam will allow you to optimize what you want out of the car. Some like big HP numbers, while others prefer under the power curve. A lot to take into consideration, so to me, a custom grind is the only way to go.