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Old 11-23-2008, 01:47 PM
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Default Trex and TFS 215 can it be done

I was looking at using the TFS 215s on my 346 and using them with the following combo...Ported fast 90, kooks 1 7/8 lts, EWP, UDP and Trex

I tried a search and havent seen anything with this combo. would PTV be an issue with the angle of the valves with the TFS heads?

any insite would be appreciated
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dont think so.call Thunder Racing to make sure.
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yeah but why would you want to do that?
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Those heads would gain you better PTV clearance than the stock heads. So yes it can be done. No idea on how much clearance though.
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Just make sure you have at least 11/1 compression with a setup like that.You will want to mill the heads to do that and will probably have to flycut,but it will surely be worth it.
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im familar with compression and Trex, I know thunder is a sponsor but do they have any personal on here i can PM and ask?
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Geoff, that's his screen name also.

He's at Thunder. Shane, too but I don't remember his screen name. Great guy's who will answer all your questions.

At least they were, I've been off the boards for awhile...
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TREX is meant to fit under stock heads without flycutting..

Trick flows supposedly have more PTV clearence than stock..

Just based off these 2 things I would think it should fit fine.

BTW sounds like you would have at least a high 400whp combo there. On some dynos you might hit 500whp. Would be a strong runner for sure, but will cost you a pretty penny.
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It would be interesting to see the results of this combo.
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Originally Posted by sciff5
TREX is meant to fit under stock heads without flycutting..

Trick flows supposedly have more PTV clearence than stock..

Just based off these 2 things I would think it should fit fine.

BTW sounds like you would have at least a high 400whp combo there. On some dynos you might hit 500whp. Would be a strong runner for sure, but will cost you a pretty penny.
wanta play gota pay. as for some parts of the equation i already have some of them. this be mated with a 6spd as well with a 9"
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Originally Posted by ElectronSS
wanta play gota pay. as for some parts of the equation i already have some of them. this be mated with a 6spd as well with a 9"
Sounds good, get it together ASAP and throw it on the dyno and lets see what she does.

Would be good to see track times too. Good luck with it.
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i thought 9" rears sucked up more hp than a 12?
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Originally Posted by MeangreenHD
i thought 9" rears sucked up more hp than a 12?
Personally I prefer the 60, anyway, with power like that like the man said "ya wanna play gotta pay"! I like that!
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Im sure they fit no problem. Just dont mill them. As someone said they offer better PTV clearance than stocks and the Trex will fit with stocks no problem.
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Originally Posted by MeangreenHD
i thought 9" rears sucked up more hp than a 12?
12bolt good for auto, 9" better for 6speed cause of the shock from the torque arm
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if you dont mill the heads your wasting your money.
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Originally Posted by MeangreenHD
i thought 9" rears sucked up more hp than a 12?

Better then sucking up your wallet
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Originally Posted by RyanM02
Better then sucking up your wallet
+1 12 bolt may suck up a little bit less hp but its deff not bullet proof where as the 9" is.
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One thing I always wondered, why no aftermarket Dana 44 like in the 3rd Gens?
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Strange S60 is a Dana based rearend.


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