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Old 08-09-2003, 02:55 AM
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Default Guys, what's the largest cam I can run in an A4 w/o tuning?

Just as the title says, what's the largest cam I can run in my 99 Z-28 w/o tuning? I need a larger cam for my daily driver than my LS6 cam but it has to run w/o tuning w/o all of the idle problems and surging.
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From what I read, 212/214 is about max, I put a 216/220 and I definately needed some tuning, Has some surging and idle problems in my car,overall though the performance of the cam is good.
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Look into a TR220 on 114 LSA.
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Default Re: Guys, what's the largest cam I can run in an A4 w/o tuning?

Comp Cams has a street replacement cam for the LS6 cam. Check their on line catalog.
I am going to put the 216/220 in mine but will also get tuning.
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my 221/.558 112 works great...
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Default Re: Guys, what's the largest cam I can run in an A4 w/o tuning?

I put a 220 220 cam in a c5 that would have been fine without tuning, but long term tuning is definately a big help.
Here's what I'd try 220/220 588 588 on a 116
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Here's what I'd try 220/220 588 588 on a 116

Good chance that might work with a little fiddling with the TB hole.
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Picked up 29rwhp on a 00 FRC with only mods being air intake & cutouts

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