Advice on this Head/Cam combo
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Advice on this Head/Cam combo
We've got a FRC 6-speed 99' C5 here with vararam intake, slp loudmouth catback, and a NX 150shot, heres the cam/head combo were gonna try out.
Absolutespeed's Stage 2 5.3L heads (5.3's cause they can optimize the comp ratio without sacraficing P/V clearance)
and
Cmotorsports.com custom comp cam grind SS-230XH cam
230/234 duration, .592"/.598", 114lsa
My questions are if I dont have them mill the Stg. 2's any will I be ok on P/V clearance, and do you think this is a good cam choice? I want it to breathe as close to a big cam like the t-rex or so without getting to crazy, needs to be easily driveable. Now I am getting it completely dynotuned because I heard that makes a big difference on driving manners. So what kind of power do you think I could expect? Is this a good combo? Any other parts I should add to help out? Thanks in advance :cheers:
Absolutespeed's Stage 2 5.3L heads (5.3's cause they can optimize the comp ratio without sacraficing P/V clearance)
and
Cmotorsports.com custom comp cam grind SS-230XH cam
230/234 duration, .592"/.598", 114lsa
My questions are if I dont have them mill the Stg. 2's any will I be ok on P/V clearance, and do you think this is a good cam choice? I want it to breathe as close to a big cam like the t-rex or so without getting to crazy, needs to be easily driveable. Now I am getting it completely dynotuned because I heard that makes a big difference on driving manners. So what kind of power do you think I could expect? Is this a good combo? Any other parts I should add to help out? Thanks in advance :cheers:
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Re: Advice on this Head/Cam combo (mk1spyder)
I have AS Stage II heads and a simular cam. I have a little more exhaust duration, but my lift is just under .580. No P/V clearance problems here.
You will definitely need a dyno tune to get the most out of that combo. I saw a 62rwhp 50rwtq gain on my A4 with a 4000 stall converter and 3.73's, you will see more with a good tune.
As for what other parts to add, you definitley need long tube headers to get the most out of that combo.
You will definitely need a dyno tune to get the most out of that combo. I saw a 62rwhp 50rwtq gain on my A4 with a 4000 stall converter and 3.73's, you will see more with a good tune.
As for what other parts to add, you definitley need long tube headers to get the most out of that combo.
