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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Hey I have a chance to get one of a few baby cams for cheap. I have an a4 w/ full bolt-ons and was wondering what cam would be best w/o making it a hassle to drive w/ a stock stall.
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1.220/220 112 lsa
2.220/224 112lsa
3.220/220 114 lsa
I was hoping for a 220/224 on 114 but the guy recomended the #3. I want the cam to be stealthy and liveable so I might be going the #3 route does any one have experience with these?

P.S If I had the money I would do the stall, but for a decent one it would cost more than twice for one of these so don't
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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I wouldn't own an auto without a stall, but I'm pretty sure most people are going to pick #2 on here. That's not a bad cam at all.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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Do you want decent mileage?
Want to pass Smog Test?
Want good low and midrange power?
Consider #3. P.S.... you will still need a Tune.

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The cam change is not going to be what you think with out a stall. Its like having a gun with no bullets.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by highgear
Do you want decent mileage?
Want to pass Smog Test?
Want good low and midrange power?
Consider #3. P.S.... you will still need a Tune.
I live in California and have headers so I don't give a f#ck about smog, none of these cams are gas guzzlers just wondering what you guys would get.
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The cam change is not going to be what you think with out a stall. Its like having a gun with no bullets.
It's either an extra 20 hp or nothin I realize I won't drop .5 et so thanks anyways.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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You should save up for a stall and supporting mods. That will be more fun than those baby cams. Then you can get some drag radials and really get out the hole. Then later down the road you could get a cam that works well with your stall.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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You should save up for a stall and supporting mods. That will be more fun than those baby cams. Then you can get some drag radials and really get out the hole. Then later down the road you could get a cam that works well with your stall.
I was hoping the locals would not see this, tell you what if you can get a stall w/ all the support for under 200 then i'll get one.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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I was hoping the locals would not see this, tell you what if you can get a stall w/ all the support for under 200 then i'll get one.
Its not that easy tho. With a cam you'll need a valvespring kit, pushrods, and a tune. Then just to be safe you'll want to get an ls2 timing chain and ported ls6 oil pump. So its way over $200. oh yea plus install.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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You're going to get a cam in your car for $200? Keeping your stock valve springs and everything else?
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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that includes springs and pushrods.
flame suit on!
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by c5z28
that includes springs and pushrods.
flame suit on!
Well i'll let you make your own decision but i wish you luck
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by c5z28
that includes springs and pushrods.
flame suit on!

Honestly, wouldnt trust the integrity of that then...
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Flame suit on?
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LOL Mark. You thought we wouldn't notice. You get that cam I'll get my stall =D
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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God damnit-
I just got my shocks and springs are on the way, I just got my wheels so a cam is not going to happen right now, just thought i could get some open minded ideas. Just thought I would tease the idea, should have known lstech would be all over me.
BASS is w/ you isn't he? I knew you two ridin in the same car was funny
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LOL Mark. You thought we wouldn't notice. You get that cam I'll get my stall =D
w/o jobs that's not happening for either of us.
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Originally Posted by c5z28
God damnit-
I just got my shocks and springs are on the way, I just got my wheels so a cam is not going to happen right now, just thought i could get some open minded ideas. Just thought I would tease the idea, should have known lstech would be all over me.
BASS is w/ you isn't he? I knew you two ridin in the same car was funny
Funny?

Yea I just picked up some 10 spokes and my Strano springs will be here Friday.

You can get the came but it'll be more than 200. I'd honestly do a stall first. It's your car in the end. We're just trying to point you in the right direction
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 02:18 AM
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I know its just a thought and i'm bored, normal people should be asleep at this time yet here I am.
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w/o jobs that's not happening for either of us.
Speak for yourself.

I'm the make it happen captain LOL
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