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Old 08-07-2006, 01:23 AM
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Is getting a cam installed without heads a bad idea? I dont see why it would be. Also if you dont get heads what are some good mods to have with the cam? Thanx
Old 08-07-2006, 01:56 AM
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WELL #1an air lid..#2 long tubes.catback...if fairly bigger camshaft,ring and pinion and all others would help as well..ls1 heads flow a good amount of cfm stock to accomodate a high lift
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basically do the bolt ons as stated above, i.e. headers, lid, catback.

You do not have to do the heads just yet, but they would complament the cam.
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If you do cam only, make sure that the cam wont overlift the valve springs... change them when changing the cam...
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You could try doing a little reading.

90% of the people on this board with internal engine mods are running cam only.
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Picking my car up tomorrow Tr224/112lsa cam along with the springs,chain etc,but before I did cam got alll the bolt ons out of the way and exaust and TCI3800 stall (if your an a4 do the stall first).
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maybe do an intake as well to help move some air
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heres is what i would do...

get a LS6 or better intake..
80mm tb
LT's -cats are for people who worry bout emissions
Air lid
K&N filter
de screen the MAF and get a bigger MAF w/ smooth bellow
and if you are doing a cam...depending on miles
CHANGE YOUR LIFTERS , SPRINGS, locks and retainers...just a little insurance...




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