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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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what type of rwhp should i expect to see on a stock head ls1 with a cam only , kooks headers and dyno tune . i was thinking between 370-390 does that sound right. what did you cam only guys see?
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Really depends on what cam you are going for. The G5X-3 you can get over 400 to the ground on an M6.
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sory its an a4 3:73 w 3600 conveter i believe the cam will be 226/226 114
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sory its an a4 3:73 w 3600 conveter i believe the cam will be 226/226 114
Approx. 350rwhp, the 3.73's will read approx. 10 hp less than the 3.42's.
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My A4 with 3.15 gears, 224/228 .581/.588 114 cam, Supermaxx headers and ported LS6 heads give me 393 rwhp.
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98 A4, 3:42's, 3600 conv, G5X3, LG LT's, LS6 intake, 404 rwhp
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