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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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I got some TFS 215s on right now I want to get forced induction. Leaning hard on procharger. Anyways like the title says..are my 215s good enough or do I need to upgrade.
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Good enough for what?
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Yes they are great.
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People use stock heads so ya id say they are good enough.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DisasterpeaceWS6
I got some TFS 215s on right now I want to get forced induction. Leaning hard on procharger. Anyways like the title says..are my 215s good enough or do I need to upgrade.

Dont lean too hard in case you fall over.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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My little 205 AFR have gone pretty far so some 215 TFS heads will be just fine
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They have a thick deck so they are good for boost. Are you staying 346ci or are you going bigger?
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I will stay with 346. Forged hopfully in the future
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I will stay with 346. Forged hopfully in the future
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Awesome thanks. Will a 228/230 cam support a 8-9 psi boost?
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Awesome thanks. Will a 228/230 cam support a 8-9 psi boost?
Yeah, Should be fine.
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