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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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i have a 97 with 100,000 miles witch is my daily driver in summer i have header , x-pipe, and just bought a ls2 intake so before i put the intake on i might as well do the heads and cam.so what size cam and heads do i use so i can still use as a daily driver
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i have a 97 with 100,000 miles witch is my daily driver in summer i have header , x-pipe, and just bought a ls2 intake so before i put the intake on i might as well do the heads and cam.so what size cam and heads do i use so i can still use as a daily driver
Heads and cam are all up to what you want to do. Do you like lope, how much drivability are you willing to live with, etc.

Suggest you talk with a tuner and get an established package that will meet your goals.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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A4 or M6?

there are some serious gains to be had with any number of cam/head packages. Just need to figure out what you want to do. With an LS2 intake I'm assuming you're not going all-out, a set of P&P 243 heads and a 224/224 cam might be right up your alley.. all depends on your wants and budget..
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by szach13
i have a 97 with 100,000 miles witch is my daily driver in summer i have header , x-pipe, and just bought a ls2 intake so before i put the intake on i might as well do the heads and cam.so what size cam and heads do i use so i can still use as a daily driver
get my setup
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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The best thing you can do (and you'll thank yourself for doing it later) is to call a reputable tuner and explain to him what you want to do with the car (street use only, track, dragstrip, etc.) and how much daily street driveability you're willing to give up (if you're thinking you can add a h/c and turn your car into a street rocket without giving up economy, then think again). There are SOOOOO many h/c options out there, but without being well informed, you can easily wind up turning your car into either your best dream or your worst nightmare.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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go with quality...AFR....you get a wealth a knowledge for free once you buy a set.....Tony always helps out an AFR brother.
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witch cam and heads do i use
I like Elvira heads
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Originally Posted by szach13
i have a 97 with 100,000 miles witch is my daily driver in summer i have header , x-pipe, and just bought a ls2 intake so before i put the intake on i might as well do the heads and cam.so what size cam and heads do i use so i can still use as a daily driver
What are your goals for your car and what is your price range. This will help determin a H/C setup.
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Originally Posted by szach13
i have a 97 with 100,000 miles witch is my daily driver in summer i have header , x-pipe, and just bought a ls2 intake so before i put the intake on i might as well do the heads and cam.so what size cam and heads do i use so i can still use as a daily driver
Is this a 6 speed or automatic? I like this cam for a daily driver 228/230 .585/.585 112. As far as cylinder heads, you get what you pay for.

Feel free to give me a call or email and I'll be happy to help you.

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