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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Thumbs up New Tfs "as Cast" Heads

I heard a rumor that TFS is coming out with some killer "as cast" LS1 heads, with CNC bowl blend and full CNC chamber.

I also heard a rumor that the flow is within 1-2% of the full CNC head, for around $1900 a pair.

They will come in a "LS1" and "LS2" version, with the same exact CNC chambers and parts as the current fully CNC ported 215cc and 225cc heads.

The intake port volume is 220cc's on both versions, and 82cc on the exhaust.

There is a small picture on the front page of the TFS website under new products.

http://www.trickflow.com/emain.asp
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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I heard the same rumor. I can't believe you just heard about this. I have known for about 6 months now.

In fact I have been working directly with one of Trick Flow's employee's to get a few sets when they become available.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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1900 bare, so thats like what less than 2200 with a dual spring set? Not too bad if thats the case.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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I saw these at SEMA. They looked nice. If the flow numbers in the mid-range are within a few percentage points of your full-CNC ported sets, you should sell quite a few. I'm looking forward to seeing some flow comparisons as soon as you can have them ready.
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Originally Posted by MPHmotorsports
I heard the same rumor. I can't believe you just heard about this. I have known for about 6 months now.

In fact I have been working directly with one of Trick Flow's employee's to get a few sets when they become available.
6 months huh. when exactly did i buy mine from u?
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Its not a rumor its true, they list the heads in the new trick flow catalog. Pretty decent stuff.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Patrick G
If the flow numbers in the mid-range are within a few percentage points of your full-CNC ported sets, you should sell quite a few. I'm looking forward to seeing some flow comparisons as soon as you can have them ready.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by brad8266
1900 bare, so thats like what less than 2200 with a dual spring set? Not too bad if thats the case.
That is not the bare price, that is complete.

Originally Posted by Patrick G
I saw these at SEMA. They looked nice. If the flow numbers in the mid-range are within a few percentage points of your full-CNC ported sets, you should sell quite a few. I'm looking forward to seeing some flow comparisons as soon as you can have them ready.
I will spill the beans, we flowed one and from .100”-.500” it was within 1% of the CNC head, the .600” was down 2%. TFS will never advertise numbers this high on an “as cast” head due to the nature of the casting process and the inconsistencies that come with it. I can’t wait to see one on the dyno, I expect less than 10 HP difference from the CNC head to “as cast” head.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian Tooley
I will spill the beans, we flowed one and from .100”-.500” it was within 1% of the CNC head, the .600” was down 2%. TFS will never advertise numbers this high on an “as cast” head due to the nature of the casting process and the inconsistencies that come with it. I can’t wait to see one on the dyno, I expect less than 10 HP difference from the CNC head to “as cast” head.

So Brian what your saying is the porting you do on the 215's must suck. I mean to have a as cast head nearly outflow your badass head.


Note Brian and I are buddy's. I just like you kick him in the nuts every once in a while.
The TFS heads are great heads, and really well designed.
These new as cast casting's will hopefully now give many customer's another option for a better price. Dart should hate this thread, as we all know (or at least assume) this head will mop the floor with a out of the box Dart head.

Thanks TEA for posting the info, now send me a set for free to try.
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Originally Posted by Brian Tooley
That is not the bare price, that is complete.
Sweet, complete with which spring set?
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So Brian what your saying is the porting you do on the 215's must suck. I mean to have a as cast head nearly outflow your badass head.
Actually what I am saying is the patten makers at TFS are that GOOD.

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Sweet, complete with which spring set?
It will have the "Gold" springs and a choice of titanium or chromoly retainers.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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bout time someone came out with this... NOICE!
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very nice......
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Originally Posted by Brian Tooley
I heard a rumor that TFS is coming out with some killer "as cast" LS1 heads, with CNC bowl blend and full CNC chamber.

I also heard a rumor that the flow is within 1-2% of the full CNC head, for around $1900 a pair.
Originally Posted by MPHmotorsports
I heard the same rumor. I can't believe you just heard about this. I have known for about 6 months now.

In fact I have been working directly with one of Trick Flow's employee's to get a few sets when they become available.


I've dealt with a couple of them a few times myself

These heads should be a great deal at an awesome cost.
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Originally Posted by PICNIC_GEORGE


I've dealt with a couple of them a few times myself

These heads should be a great deal at an awesome cost.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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Get this back up top.
People need to know another killer LSX head is on the way soon.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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Umm, I'm interested, as long as this is on par or better competition to the AFR 205 head's I'm looking at for so much more. What's timing on flow #'s and availability to gerneral consumers?
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Very impressive numbers for an as-cast head. Can't wait to see some real-world dyno results.
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I love it when new parts come to the market. These sound like they are going to be very competitive.
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It will def be an option to consider!
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