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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Default PRC 215 vs Trick Flow 215???
I am looking for some advice about what heads to go with. Of course everyone knows that the PRCs are running on the fastest head and cam car in the country. However everyone always has great things to say about Trick Flow other than they are expensive.

So i want to know what everyones opinion is on which heads to go with. I have already pretty much decided on the Tick Performance Polluter Cam. So i just need to make a decision on the heads to compliment the Cam. I am sticking with a stock bottom end and dont have any plans for spray.

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Why dont you save your money and wait for the new AFR 215's coming out.
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You are going about it backwards, first choose the heads and then match the cam.
Cam is the last thing that goes in a motor.
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What day of the week is it?? That plays a huge part in this over here..
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It's a shop car, of course it's going to get everything thrown at it, so be careful when compairing results. Ask them if they will see you those exact heads, off that car... I'm guessing no since they are one off custom peices.
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Cam is the last thing that goes in a motor.
Actually...........


















Pushrods are

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Pushrods are
You run yours without rockers?
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The last thing I put in my motor is Mobil 1.
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So you guys put the rockers and pushrods in after you put the coil packs and plug wires on?
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Yeah, your probably right. Once those guys see it, my posts will be erased because I didn't say that TSP is the best in the world.

Did their car go the time they said, yeah, but it's far from what you or I drive, and probably would never meet the specs of the lsX shootout.
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I have never used Trickflow heads, but I'm very happy the way my c5 drives with the PRC 215's and MS4.
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So you guys put the rockers and pushrods in after you put the coil packs and plug wires on?
This is internal, we are going to have to move you to external
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Originally Posted by The Alchemist
It's a shop car, of course it's going to get everything thrown at it, so be careful when compairing results. Ask them if they will see you those exact heads, off that car... I'm guessing no since they are one off custom peices.
Actually the production heads are better, the TSP car had the first set ever, no accessory holes, had to use thread inserts in the rocker arm holes, used one of the first valvejobs that line of heads seen, etc. I'm sure Jason would sell the entire engine for a decent price, but it's not for everyone.

That car is no different that the top half dozen cars on that list, all of them would move with that engine/trans setup.
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I vote the new LSR 215 heads...

Sorry Joseph... had to join the crowd wth deleted threads come Monday.

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Originally Posted by The Alchemist
Yeah, your probably right. Once those guys see it, my posts will be erased because I didn't say that TSP is the best in the world.

Did their car go the time they said, yeah, but it's far from what you or I drive, and probably would never meet the specs of the lsX shootout.
TSP broke that record at the LSX shoot out...
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Originally Posted by Honda Nick
I have never used Trickflow heads, but I'm very happy the way my c5 drives with the PRC 215's and MS4.
Have you had a chance to run your car yet? Should run badass, I'm just curious since we make similar power and live in the same area. I havent had a chance to run mine yet either. Do you put a small shot on it now? I was thinking it put down 445/408 after the H/C swap.

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the TFS are already a proven performing head!! the new PRC 215 look like a great product and still alot less than the TFS 215. just dont really know too much about them.
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TSP broke that record at the LSX shoot out...
Broke the record at the shootout, but did it qualify for any of the categories or rules?
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Originally Posted by The Alchemist
Broke the record at the shootout, but did it qualify for any of the categories or rules?
I've got no idea. I didn't realize thats what you were referring to.



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