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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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I would still strongly recommend speaking with Tony before pulling the trigger on a cam. He has done more AFR motors than anyone else and knows what will work in CA and provide the type of performance you are seeking. Plus he is a nice guy and fun to talk to
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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thanks...I test out ideas and get opinions until one just "feels" right, then pull the trigger, those higher flowing 205cc heads feel right.

what other mods do you have on the car to make it a 10 sec ride?

My thing is pulling hard out of curves, but am curious about your setup.
Sure, I consider it pretty basic.

VaraRam intake. 90mm GM TB. Fast 102 intake (home ported), XS Power Headers/exhaust, YT rockers.
Heads are milled to 61cc, so CR is right around 11:1. GM MLS head gaskets. PTV is pretty tight at .075".

I'm tuning it myself with help from CTD (Forum Member). All runs made in MAF only thus far.

Of course the auto trans, gears and converter is what makes it quick. But the mph is pretty good for a full weight A4 Coupe.

I chose the AFR heads because I have them on my RAT motor as well. For me it was a no brainer. A known entity so to speak. Tony designed those too.

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anybody have contact info for Tony?

I like that he has experience with AFR heads

will talk with Charlie at RPM also ;-)
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anybody have contact info for Tony?

I like that he has experience with AFR heads

will talk with Charlie at RPM also ;-)
Tony Mamo @ AFR

On http://ls1tech.com/forums/index.php

BTW....he designed the AFR 205

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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RonSSNova
Tony Mamo @ AFR

On http://ls1tech.com/forums/index.php

BTW....he designed the AFR 205

Ron
Thanks....there were a few "Tony's" being recommended.
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Tony is on here as well, just do a member search under "Tony Mamo" and his information will pop up. He has also posted his phone number several times to reach him if you need to. He has worked one on one with many members here and on other forums. Not sure how he keeps us all straight
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