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Old 01-01-2009, 12:44 PM
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I have a 2002 a4 camaro z28. Auburn posi 373s, SLP LId, Jet hot lts, Slp LM2.

Was looking to maybe do a cam sometime soon.... Within the next couple months. Just not sure what type of cam to get? Any suggestions... Or ideas of what else i should add before doing a cam?

So many different sizes to choose from.
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Goals with the cam? Is it a DD? Are you going to do heads aswell?
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Are you looking for something with power under the curve with torque all over or are you looking for a peak power set-up that needs big stall and gears?

I see you already have 3.73's so you can go with a decent size cam for the street.
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tr-224 if you are too lazy to search.
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Not to lazy. Everyone setup is different. As well as i don't know if i will need more things done such as more airflow etc. Yes it is a daily driver. Although I only drive about 5 minutes to work. Maybe 8 miles there and back.

I am probably only doing a cam.. Don't have the $$ to go after heads now. But most likely will do down the road. Just looking for something to give me an overall power gain. As it is a dd to remember. Nothing to crazy. As far as torque... hell idk wtf i'm going to do. I have a problem now keeping tires on the ground on the street now.. At the track it isn't bad though.
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^^^like i said tr-224. its one of the best all around cams for these motors with power gains all the way from idle to redline. very reliable and easy on valve springs.
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If your looking for 400RWHP; the GM ASA cam and LS6 springs will get it done. Plus the GM ASA cam sound realy SICK!!! like NO other, IMO.
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The 224 cam's are proven to make ~400rwhp. I had the speed inc 224 .581 on 112 and made a little over 400rwhp then.

You should at least do springs and push rod's as well.
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A converter will be on the list of "to get" also..
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In doing a cam ide prob do springs and rods crap just not all out on heads.. to much $$ : D

maybe rockers as well if i got the extra dough laying around.

Converter down the road as well....




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