bricez28

if i put a hot cam kit in my car, what kinda gains am i looking at?

Armyman2445

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Depends on what mods you already have. But if you have upgraded your intake and exhuast systems and a Hot cam only, expect around 320 rwhp

bricez28

i got intake, and exhaust, plus the programer, computer, and little stuff like air foil and stuff

Armyman2445

iTrader: (17)

you should be around 320-330 range. Depending on your transmission. M6 dyno higher than A4.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Got 335/335 with my Hotcam in my A4 when I had it.

bricez28

whatd you have other than that

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Full Intake/Exhaust, a good Tune, and a UD Pulley.
That was through a slipping 3rd Gear in the A4.

bricez28

so i need a intake mainfold or just cai

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Stock Intake..I have a LS1 Air Lid setup on mine.

bricez28

ok thanks alot. i dont have any place to put it in myself, howw bad am i gunna get raped getting it put in at a shop?

StealthFormula

iTrader: (35)

cam swap probaly around $600-700 and plus rockers, lifters etc. etc. your looking at $800-$1000 for install of everything.

bricez28

what the best stuff to get with the cam?

StealthFormula

iTrader: (35)

Springs, I went with Crane 10308-1's they're great, some 1.6RR's, Lifters (if you have high mileage), Trickflow 7.2" Hardened Chromemoly Pushrods, a new timing chain, Thunder Racing cam swap gasket kit, and your pretty much set. I'd recommend swapping in a new Opti if your in there unless you recently have done that and unless you have the cam already I'd personally go a step up to like the cc503 or something like that, sounds better and more power but same drivability as the hot cam.

bricez28

ok thanks alot. i dont have a cam yet, and ill just go for which ever you guys say is best haha

urbanhunter44

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"Best" is a relative term depending on application. I'll assume that your car is a daily driver, and you want good street manners.

The hotcam will probably work well for you since it comes all in a kit. If you feel like braving the parts numbers (most shops will help you out), one of the small Lingenfelter grinds (I like their 211/219 112LSA grind personally) or the Comp Cams XFI 465 grind.

Formula_LT1

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I think I put down 325/338 through a A4 with long tubes, cold air, 30lb injectors, 58mm TB, and a tune.

Armyman2445

iTrader: (17)

Personally IMO I would go with Crane 227 cam. It has awesome street manners, doesnt have much of a lope to it but this cam holds the "Cam only" record. you can check out the specs at Thunder Racing. And I have seen a Crane 227 Cam only vs Hot cam only cars multipule times and the 227 has always won. But like I said eariler this is IMO.

LT1MAN

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i think so many people like the hot cam because its seems to them as if they are putting factory parts made by gm in there.

gallardo259

why not just go with a LE 1 or 1.5 setup, since ur doin cam?

bricez28

i still dont know what im doing, i want the car to be somewhat steerable , but i want a mean sounding idle, and power. im a young kid so i could care less how well the thing drives on the street lol. i have plans for the gears in the rear, some form of cam, the longtubes, ory, and slp exaust. it has small stuff, but hose are the major plans for now.