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Old 03-08-2008, 12:51 PM
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Hey guy's, can a stock ls1 engine handle a mild cam like this one:http://www.lmperformance.com/4936/1.html, without any mods
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You are going to have to upgrade valve springs for sure just for starters. Too much lift for stock valve springs.
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ok thanks for the reply, oh one more thing with this set should right.

http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=175&catid=49
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Yes, for a cam like you are looking at, for internal components, you just need to upgrade the springs and pushrods. Ti retainers are also a good idea. I would also recommend a stall if it's an A4, and decent gears. And to get the most out of it you should also consider exhaust and intake upgrades.
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yes my car is an a4, btw what kind of stall do recommend me to go with a
224/224 114 lsa cam
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If you drive it much I would say 3200 - 3500. Some would say go higher. But it also depends on what gear you have. If you have 2.73's a 3500 will feel pretty loose. Lower gears will take some of the "looseness" out of it.




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