z28_n_tx

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i have a 2001 a4 z28 camaro with 80k on it...my current mods are on my sig... looks like this coming yr i will finaly have the money to go witha cam and a stall. do you guys think it would be safe to go ahead and do it..with my current milage. car doesnt see the track street only. not my dd any more either. just want toget some input from some of you guys thanks.

teke184

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could blow in 40 miles, or last 40K miles

we've all seen cars with 1/2 that mileage blow up.

you'll just never know.

if you're worried, best thing to do is not go too drastic. don't put a cam that requires spinning 6800rpm.
there are other ways to make a car fast than just a cam.

my car has 74K miles...had a decent size cam in it for about 20K miles. all is well.

m1key99WS6

iTrader: (1)

Don't worry about it, just put a new timing chain on when you do the cam swap 80K is nothing for these motors.

z28_n_tx

iTrader: (7)

im going with a 3600 stall... im looking at a mild cam

thewholefnshow1

iTrader: (2)

I would look at the VRX3, TSP 228, 228R or a 224/228 cam if I was you.

Armageddon

iTrader: (41)

Make sure you upgrade valvesprings. Otherwise, there's no reason you can't cam that motor.

fatmat80

I would go with a 228r cam from one of the sponsors as well as upgrade timing chain, oil pump and valve spring kit, and injectors..goodluck!!!

El_TransAm98

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I install my cam with 170k miles and now with 180k and planning h/c ms3 with 5.3 heads...I don't worry cuz I've been changing oil almost every month and putting z max and other engine treatment. Runs greats and strong but, I only plans this setup for a month only they changed to a 6.0 l...but every motor is different hopefully it will hold up!!!

teke184

iTrader: (5)

z max


that is all....

El_TransAm98

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I think my car mileage versus urs my car is better!!! Probably urs aint even matched I bet ur at there not trying to move cuz of mileage u don't won't to put!!! I can b laughing here cuz I have 180k still beating cars with only 50k...and just taking care of engine not taking it apart and replacing..lol!

SSmoken

iTrader: (26)

did my first cam swap at 135k. put a few thousand on it and all seems well so far. go for it man. you wont regret.

teke184

iTrader: (5)

was that english??

yeah my car doesn't have much for mileage...75K. but with 20K on the cam its holding up well.

i don't beat on it too much cause i can't afford a new rear end yet....

i drive hard...just not REAL hard. no drag stripes here and no place to race due to police. just spirited around town and highway runs.

i was just laughing at the Zmax....its snake oil. just keep up on the oil changes and use good name brand oil. you'll be fine. at least as fine as any of us can be.

z28_n_tx

iTrader: (7)

thanks guys... yea i was planning on doing all the extras as well... oil pump ect... ill be ordering my parts soon so ill keep posting Qs on here.

f-bodyguy

iTrader: (9)

just make sure you do all supporting mods and def oil pump ....done cam swaps on higher milage cars and they held up fine just get it tuned asap

mark.deady

iTrader: (9)

i just rolled 138 and i am putting mine in this weekend... go for it... good luck

SOMbitch

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If your runing good OP and rings seal good you are fine. 99k here with HCI since 72k and lovin it....