suggested valvetrain for this cam.
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Former Vendor
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
suggested valvetrain for this cam.
considering a cam swap on my 97 A4. Planning on the thunder racing 220/220 .551/.551 114 LSA. Was told it has excellent power witouth sacrificing drivability on street condiitons.
What valvetrain would best complement this setup?
Also what other engine hardware is needed to complete this kind of swap?
thanks.
What valvetrain would best complement this setup?
Also what other engine hardware is needed to complete this kind of swap?
thanks.
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
Since its a 97, I would install:
LS6 oil pump
LS2 timing chain
New pushrods (hardened)
Upgraded valve springs
New valve seals
Options:
Timing chain damper (if the block is drilled for it)
Yella Terra (ultralight) or Scorpion rockers
Under drive pulley/harmonic balancer
Pin kit for the harmonic balancer
LS6 oil pump
LS2 timing chain
New pushrods (hardened)
Upgraded valve springs
New valve seals
Options:
Timing chain damper (if the block is drilled for it)
Yella Terra (ultralight) or Scorpion rockers
Under drive pulley/harmonic balancer
Pin kit for the harmonic balancer
Thread Starter
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,995
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
Since its a 97, I would install:
LS6 oil pump
LS2 timing chain
New pushrods (hardened)
Upgraded valve springs
New valve seals
Options:
Timing chain damper (if the block is drilled for it)
Yella Terra (ultralight) or Scorpion rockers
Under drive pulley/harmonic balancer
Pin kit for the harmonic balancer
LS6 oil pump
LS2 timing chain
New pushrods (hardened)
Upgraded valve springs
New valve seals
Options:
Timing chain damper (if the block is drilled for it)
Yella Terra (ultralight) or Scorpion rockers
Under drive pulley/harmonic balancer
Pin kit for the harmonic balancer
why the timing chain?
i was going to do a underdrive pulley setup, but i have a high output alternator that doesn't allow for an overdrive pulley attachment (and i need my current) .
Supporting Tuner
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From: Houston TX
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
The LS2 Timing chain is much stronger than the old LS1 timing chain. Even if you were to go to the dealership and ask for a LS1 timing they will give you an LS2 chain. As for the underdrive pulley Powerbond makes good one for a decent price. Stephen (EnglandGreen) put one on Tom's (Y2kvert4me) car when he installed the cam and it worked great. Hope this helps you out some.
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Former Vendor
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
i meant to type 224....I dont' know why i typed 220.
If i were to have a camshaft professionaly installed (with all the nessicary components) what's the price range i'd be looking at?
If i were to have a camshaft professionaly installed (with all the nessicary components) what's the price range i'd be looking at?
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Fl
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Have a professional shop install it and tune it. It will cost you between $750 to $1000 dependant upon local prices. If you dont have to have emmissions testing, do the TR224 on atleast a LSA 112. Its a nice little cam
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