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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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what cam to go with?

hey guys just wondoring which cam do u guys recommend me to go with. i got most of the bolt ons on my 00 z28, a4 which are lid, filter, flowmaster, lt headers, ls6 intake, and tb. im guessing im probably somewhere between 330-340hp, not sure tho. which cam will get me close to 380-390hp? i will certainly get a tune as well after the cam. this car is a daily driver too, not for racing at the tracks. i dont care about emissions so not a problem there. just making sure which one is good for the street. thanks.
Old Sep 13, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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Re: what cam to go with?

One with lobes.

Need to be a bit more specific.
Or I could give the LS1tech standard answer to this question, tr224.
Old Sep 14, 2005 | 05:19 AM
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Re: what cam to go with?

try the FM14 or the TSP torquer cam (updated version from the one in my sig)

since you have an A4 you'd probably come in right around 390 at the wheels, possibly 400.
Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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Re: what cam to go with?

if you want, check out ls1sounds.com and listen to those two cams.... they sound fricken crazy
Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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Re: what cam to go with?

Originally Posted by Greed4Speed
Need to be a bit more specific.
Or I could give the LS1tech standard answer to this question, tr224.
lol - i was going to reply with exactly that before i read your post
Old Sep 14, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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Re: what cam to go with?

i got the cam in my sig, but i havnt dynoed yet. feels like around 390ish by the seat o the pants. DEFFINITELY more power than full boltons. Have a good day.
Old Sep 14, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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Re: what cam to go with?

Originally Posted by 99_Z_155
i got the cam in my sig, but i havnt dynoed yet. feels like around 390ish by the seat o the pants. DEFFINITELY more power than full boltons. Have a good day.
hey, i like your cam 387rwhp. get the ls6 intake to help. i need to get one.
Old Sep 14, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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hey, i like your cam 387rwhp. get the ls6 intake to help. i need to get one.
That sounds good. Why not up in the 90's, just because of intake?
I would be happy to have just enough for the 390.
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 06:12 AM
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Re: what cam to go with?

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That sounds good. Why not up in the 90's, just because of intake?
I would be happy to have just enough for the 390.
i dunno, im probably the only guy on here with a h/c making less power than a cam only setup. im looking for a used ls6 intake, i already have 42# injectors i need to throw on, and stock tb i need to do something with.
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 06:33 AM
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Re: what cam to go with?

i wouldn't worry about the TB too much...it's not hurting you all that much. maybe 5hp
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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Re: what cam to go with?

Originally Posted by teke184
i wouldn't worry about the TB too much...it's not hurting you all that much. maybe 5hp
sure...NOW you say that!....j/k, get those heads done yet jeff?
Old Sep 16, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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Re: what cam to go with?

i'd be willing to bet the intake is holding him back a solid 10hp...possibly more in the upper rpm. that would put him at a pretty stout 400 to the wheels.

but in the mid to high 6xxxrpms even the LS6 intake starts to fall short.

but for the cost...it's better than the LSX
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