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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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I'm getting ready to order this cam from eps 226/230 113 and I was just needing to know what valve springs I would need...any results from someone running this cam would be appreciated...also ordering timing chain, oil pump, circle d 3200 and trans cooler....anything else I might need ?

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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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I would do some PAC 1218 springs with that set up. Also, I personally would do a flexplate upgrade since stock suck but that's just my .2.
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I have this cam on a 114+3. Normal bolt ons 3.42's and a 3600 Vig. 3525 race weight. Ran time in the sig with a posi on the way out. Car has more in it, but I haven't been to the track yet this year.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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I have this cam on a 114+3. Normal bolt ons 3.42's and a 3600 Vig. 3525 race weight. Ran time in the sig with a posi on the way out. Car has more in it, but I haven't been to the track yet this year.
Those are pretty good times for bolt ons and a cam..what valve springs did you go with..
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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consider using some pac 1518 springs.consider some comp trunnion bearing upgrades.ask Geoff what length harden push rods you will need .
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Originally Posted by Lowvein
I'm getting ready to order this cam from eps 226/230 113 and I was just needing to know what valve springs I would need...any results from someone running this cam would be appreciated...also ordering timing chain, oil pump, circle d 3200 and trans cooler....anything else I might need ?

02 ws6 A4
bbk lt + ory
slp lid + maf
magnaflow catback
3" dmh e-cutout
k&n filter
I picked up 52rwh w/ this cam. I would suggest the Pac 1518 springs as Geoff & Pat G recommended to me. Awesome cam....you'll enjoy it.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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Better get yourself some gears too. 3.73's would compliment that cam nicely.
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I have that same cam and use PAC 1518s. Since you'll have it all apart you might consider an underdrive pulley as well.
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Another vote for the PAC 1518's

Had them a couple years with no problems.

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Originally Posted by *02WS6TURK*
I picked up 52rwh w/ this cam. I would suggest the Pac 1518 springs as Geoff & Pat G recommended to me. Awesome cam....you'll enjoy it.
That's a good gain, hope I can see something close.I will probably go with the Pac 1518.. is this cam noticeable at idle.....thanks
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Originally Posted by hiltsy855
I have that same cam and use PAC 1518s. Since you'll have it all apart you might consider an underdrive pulley as well.
I almost forgot about the underdrive pulley.. thanks for the reminder
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Originally Posted by Lowvein
Those are pretty good times for bolt ons and a cam..what valve springs did you go with..
Pac 1518's
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Originally Posted by Lowvein
That's a good gain, hope I can see something close.I will probably go with the Pac 1518.. is this cam noticeable at idle.....thanks
I would guess (taking into consideration you have full bolt on's) you will net another 30+ rwh. You won't see the gains a M6 will since it's a A4. Go with the Pac 1518's. Plenty of spring for that cam. Sound wise, your exhaust will play a big roll in how it sounds. I'm running the magnaflow w/ no cats and it sounds healthy. Not overly loud nor raspy. Like others have mentioned above, look into a powerbond UD pulley. Texas Speed sells them.
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Awesome cam. You'll love it. Drives until stock then takes off at 3k! No bucking or anything. Spring choices suggested are good.
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..... is this cam noticeable at idle.....thanks
It has a little bit of lope. To be honest I wish I had gone with something a little bigger - maybe a 226/234-112 or 230/234-112. Especially since I just put in a new rear with 4.10s.
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I meant PAC 1518's
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Thank's for all the input I will go with the PAC 1518..now I've just been trying to get me together a list of all the other parts, so I can try to get this stuff ordered next week...to many choices.
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