CAM for A4?
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Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Texas
You'll need to define what you mean by perfect cam, what goal do you have in mind ? Are you going to have it tuned via LS1edit ?
Here is a general idea of how my 2001 Z (A4) responded to cam changes. The car idles perfect, has a nice lope to it even though its on a 114 it has absolutely no surging or driveability issues. Once I got my 1st cam I wish I had went bigger, so decide now unless you don't mind swapping cams 6 months down the road.
Comp Cam 216/220 525.532 114lsa:
352rwhp(unlocked) through Bassani Mids/Catted Y-pipe and Vig2800 2.5str; LS1edit.
Absolute Speed Stage 1x Heads:
375rwhp(unlocked) same mods as above
Thunder 224/224 563.563 114lsa:
390rwhp(unlocked) added Mezeire EWP, Comp 918's, TR 7.400 chromoly pushrods, Rollmaster double roller timing chain.
Good luck on your choice.
Here is a general idea of how my 2001 Z (A4) responded to cam changes. The car idles perfect, has a nice lope to it even though its on a 114 it has absolutely no surging or driveability issues. Once I got my 1st cam I wish I had went bigger, so decide now unless you don't mind swapping cams 6 months down the road.
Comp Cam 216/220 525.532 114lsa:
352rwhp(unlocked) through Bassani Mids/Catted Y-pipe and Vig2800 2.5str; LS1edit.
Absolute Speed Stage 1x Heads:
375rwhp(unlocked) same mods as above
Thunder 224/224 563.563 114lsa:
390rwhp(unlocked) added Mezeire EWP, Comp 918's, TR 7.400 chromoly pushrods, Rollmaster double roller timing chain.
Good luck on your choice.
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From: CT,
A4 is pickey anything with some lope or IMO that is higher than 214 duration is gonna probable cause some Idleing issues and misfire codes. so if your gonna do a cam and need tuning I wouldnt go less than 220 duration.
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From: Kansas City, MO
Basically, don't do a cam without doing tuning. You can, but your choices are much greater if you include tuning.
The 224 duration cams TR224, whatever) are the best all-around off-the-shelf choice I've seen for the Gen III.
The 224 duration cams TR224, whatever) are the best all-around off-the-shelf choice I've seen for the Gen III.
