Which cam for my A4?
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Drifting
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From: Holliston MA
Which cam for my A4?
I am considering installing a H/C package in my C5.
Currently I have the following mods:
3.42's
SY3500
Transgo
Borlas
Kooks LT
Vortex Intake
I am considering the following two cams:
224/224 .581/.581 112
or
228/232 .588/.575 113
Can anyone with an A4 running either cam chime in and tell me how the car runs? Pros/Cons
Thanks
Currently I have the following mods:
3.42's
SY3500
Transgo
Borlas
Kooks LT
Vortex Intake
I am considering the following two cams:
224/224 .581/.581 112
or
228/232 .588/.575 113
Can anyone with an A4 running either cam chime in and tell me how the car runs? Pros/Cons
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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From: Coral Springs Florida
Originally Posted by JSTAN
....224/224 .581/.581 112 or
228/232 .588/.575 113
228/232 .588/.575 113
Go with the later
I've had that cam...Great low end and street power ..matches your gears!! Go 4 it!See my CF homepage below for videos when I had that cam..hi 11's!!
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From: Virginia Chesapeak
Originally Posted by JSTAN
I am considering installing a H/C package in my C5.
Currently I have the following mods:
3.42's
SY3500
Transgo
Borlas
Kooks LT
Vortex Intake
I am considering the following two cams:
224/224 .581/.581 112
or
228/232 .588/.575 113
Can anyone with an A4 running either cam chime in and tell me how the car runs? Pros/Cons
Thanks
Currently I have the following mods:
3.42's
SY3500
Transgo
Borlas
Kooks LT
Vortex Intake
I am considering the following two cams:
224/224 .581/.581 112
or
228/232 .588/.575 113
Can anyone with an A4 running either cam chime in and tell me how the car runs? Pros/Cons
Thanks
Another thing to consider, since you have an A4 you also have to consider the stall & the gearing that you are running. A big cam might produce more peak HP, but might not perform as well as some smaller cams. Because the stall is a bit too low for the bigger cam to perform at it's best. In general big cams run great with lots of stall.
Last edited by MC98; Jan 2, 2005 at 07:01 AM.
Thread Starter
Drifting
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From: Holliston MA
Originally Posted by MC98
Who's heads will you be running? If I were you I would talk to who ever has done your heads and find out which cam performs best with their heads.
Another thing to consider, since you have an A4 you also have to consider the stall & the gearing that you are running. A big cam might produce more peak HP, but might not perform as well as some smaller cams. Because the stall is a bit too low for the bigger cam to perform at it's best. In general big cams run great with lots of stall.
Another thing to consider, since you have an A4 you also have to consider the stall & the gearing that you are running. A big cam might produce more peak HP, but might not perform as well as some smaller cams. Because the stall is a bit too low for the bigger cam to perform at it's best. In general big cams run great with lots of stall.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by JSTAN
I am considering purchasing a set of ForceFed High Performance LS6 sytle heads. With a SY3500 stall converter and 3.42's do you know what the ideal cam would be? This is my daily driver during the summer so I dont want to go to big on a cam, but am looking for 400 rwhp.
Safety Car
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From: Houston Texas
cam
Originally Posted by JSTAN
I am considering installing a H/C package in my C5.
Currently I have the following mods:
3.42's
SY3500
Transgo
Borlas
Kooks LT
Vortex Intake
I am considering the following two cams:
224/224 .581/.581 112
or
228/232 .588/.575 113
Can anyone with an A4 running either cam chime in and tell me how the car runs? Pros/Cons
Thanks
Currently I have the following mods:
3.42's
SY3500
Transgo
Borlas
Kooks LT
Vortex Intake
I am considering the following two cams:
224/224 .581/.581 112
or
228/232 .588/.575 113
Can anyone with an A4 running either cam chime in and tell me how the car runs? Pros/Cons
Thanks
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From: Mission Viejo CA
I would always recommend a split duration cam especially if you think you will ever dabble with a blower, turbo, or Nitrous. If you have to pass a smog siffer in your state then you need to stay with an LSA of 114 or higher, and don't go over 224/224. I have a 224/228 581/588 114+2 sitting on my bench right this moment that I will probably install in my M6. This is a great cam and with good tuning will sqeek by the sniffer test. Here is CA it's about as agressive as I can go and still hope to pass.
Last edited by Honez; Jan 2, 2005 at 04:02 PM.
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From: Virginia Chesapeak
Originally Posted by JSTAN
I am considering purchasing a set of ForceFed High Performance LS6 sytle heads. With a SY3500 stall converter and 3.42's do you know what the ideal cam would be? This is my daily driver during the summer so I dont want to go to big on a cam, but am looking for 400 rwhp.
A moderate cam with a duration of 224-228 and a lift of 560-580 or so would be fine with your setup since this is your daily driver. Go with a 114 LSA since you have an A4.
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From: pawleys island sc
Originally Posted by Honez
I would always recommend a split duration cam especially if you think you will ever dabble with a blower, turbo, or Nitrous. If you have to pass a smog siffer in your state then you need to stay with an LSA of 114 or higher, and don't go over 224/224. I have a 224/228 581/588 114+2 sitting on my bench right this moment that I will probably install in my M6. This is a great cam and with good tuning will sqeek by the sniffer test. Here is CA it's about as agressive as I can go and still hope to pass.
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From: Virginia Chesapeak
Originally Posted by JSTAN
Thank everyone for the advice. What does the +2 mean in 114+2 LSA? 
224/228 581/588 114+2
224/228 581/588 114+2