mostafa3k

I have a'98 LS1 A4 and I'm thinking of converting to an LS6 cam. I'm not out to do anything drastic, as it's still my daily driver. I'm a jackass when it comes to doing anything other than bolt-ons, as i don't have the time or tools to do it myself.

I know I need the cam + valve springs... Anything else?

On top of this, how much can I expect to pay to have a shop install it for me? I'm trying to keep this whole thing under $1000, or am i dreaming?

mostafa3k

And what kind of gains can i expect?

PREDATOR-Z

For under 1000$ there are much better choices.

Hennytime

iTrader: (33)

ya for 1000 dollars you can get headers/y pipe and a tr224 or a more drastic cam (you said not drastic b/c of your dd) but this cam can be done for 300 dollars, or so im told...where are so good places to get a ls6 cam/springs/pushrods...TR sells the ls6 cam by itself for 300 dollars ouch

mostafa3k

okay... I'd like to keep the price as low as possible.

any kits to recommend?

PREDATOR-Z

This is from SDPC
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/2720...shaft-Kits.htm

And there is a whole list of cam kits from TSP

http://www.texas-speed.com/9802fbody...tFld=9802fbody

For $599 you can have any of the following cams with the spring, rod package :

25-Select231237 TSP 231/237 .598/.595 112+2 Camshaft For Cam Package $0.00

25-Select231 TSP 231/231 .598/.598 112+2 Camshaft For Cam Package $0.00
25-SelectTorquerR2 TSP Torquer Revision 2 232/234 .595/.598 112+2 Camshaft For Cam Package $0.00

25-SelectMiniStick TSP 235/240 .603/.609 113 Mini Stick Camshaft For Cam Package $0.00

25-CAMPKG2 Your choice of TSP custom-grind camshaft, Comp Cams 26918-16 valve springs good to .600" lift, Texas Speed & Performance hardened pushrods $599.99

The highlighted is my favorite for an A4.

CWallen

iTrader: (12)

The LS6 cam really doesn't have a noticeable gain until high in the RPMs. I have one in my car (got it off a buddy for $100). One plus to the LS6 is you dont have to tune it for it to be streetable. Mine acts fine. I still havnt tuned mine because I am about to do heads cam and torque converter. If I were you I wouldnt by a new one, they are too expensive when you look at all the other cam options available.

mostafa3k

I'll prolly buy used now, since i'd rather spend on other stuff.

So what i need.

CAM
Valve springs
Push rods?

Anything else?