sallen619

Is the Trick Flow 225 still the best cylinder head for an LS2?

There are a few new players in the market now. Mast Black Label, Dart Pro, Trick flow 255, Mamo 220...

Which cylinder head would you use for maximum horsepower?

extrapilot

Not sure if it's the best but LS3 heads work for a lot of guys here.

Brandon619

I would shoot Tony Mamo an email, I'm glad I did

sallen619

I believe the MMS 223 is based on the Trick Flow 220 as Cast. His CNC'd 220 is based on an AFR head. I read that Tony says his 220 will make more power than the 223.

The Trick Flow 225 will make more power than the Trick Flow as Cast 220.

Just trying to gather more info on the "cream of the crop" heads...

Brandon619

Yep your right, these are a TF As Cast heads with Tony smoothing over the ports. In my opinion it will be tough to get a verdict on this subject because not every combo will be the same. Some will run a mild cam while others will go big on their cam choice. I'm shooting for 500 rwhp with this set up, I'm still not dyno tuned just a street tune. I'm waiting for my NW 102 TB and LS7/3 MAF conversion to get pieced together. Good luck on your decision Steve

timd38

I went with Wegner CNC LSA heads on my LS2 and then upgraded to a strocked LS3 short block.

xBoostx

I can only say what I would do, Trick Flow 255 ls3 milled to 11.1 compression using .045 compressed head gaskets and ls3 ported intake.

Brandon619

Sallen619, here is at link I found on Tony Mamo explaining his new head set up. Hope this helps.

info on 220 headshttps://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-inside.html

info on 223 Sportmans heads https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...man-heads.html

Neumonic2002

I went with TF As Cast 220's from Brian Tooley, he also port matched my Fast intake. I picked up just over 50 rwhp putting me at 503 to the tires. Cam specs were 235/239 on a 112

timd38

Lots of options!

Last 1

If you look at the fast list on the stock bottom end LS2 Stanger 383 he was running CNC SD performance LS3 heads and a 23X-24X cam The proof is in the pudding so in my opinion I would go with the LS3 heads preferably the 255 trick flows. I'm with Boost on this.

z06scentair

We will settle this debate soon.

Brandon619

Which debate is that? Which LS2 powered car is the fastest or what are the best LS2 heads? Can't wait to hear

z06scentair

Well here's the deal short but sweet.

The silver car is an LS2 powered auto TFS 225 head equipped.

The Red car is an LS2 powered manual LS3 Head equipped.

Problem is this, we have both spent small fortunes on multiple sets of high end wheels to achieve the look we both desire.

We are both broke and can't afford gas money to get to the track!

Brandon619

Funny because I know the feeling. Looking forward to the results.

Last 1

Brad u could have been pushing 1000 rwhp if u quit buying rims. last count 7 sets maybe u get lucky this time my Friend /sorry my choice is still 255 TF and radius rod mod ls3 intake

0Daniel@Vengeance

The Trickflows are tried and true options for sure. We've had a lot of luck with the 225cc MAST Black Label heads, and I especially like them if you plan to go with a 6-bolt block engine down the road or some kind of forced induction due to their standard 6-bolt pattern and thicker deck surface. They really shine in the meat of the curve, but usually squeeze out a bit more power over Trickflows on cars that I've tested both on. The only down fall is a bit more initial cost and the fact of needing LS3 rockers.

I'm a dealer for either if you're interested in pricing and I'll be happy to assist! There is always the option of LS3 heads as well depending on your goals and if you're willing to change your intake...

- David @ Vengeance

sallen619

Thank you for your response. I have a couple different routes mapped out for my car. One of them is using the VRX5 camshaft.

0Daniel@Vengeance

That is a solid camshaft for the LS2 and you'll be very happy with it on the street and track! Let me know if I can help with anything for you

sallen619

Are you using the stock 90mm TB?