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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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Currently running a 224/228 cam but was thinking of running a 231/237 cam instead. The car is an A4 with a 3800 stall, stage2 heads all that stuff. Any opinions on this. The car is driven 3 times a week as well. Mostly for fun on the street some rare track visits. I also use a TNT 150 shot as well. Is it worth it to switch?
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It will definitely be a worthwhile switch. We picked up 17 RWHP with our 231/237 over a 224/224 XE-R camshaft. I ran a 225 HP shot of nitrous on the 231/237, and it responded VERY well. I ran the 231/237 in my '02 SS A4 on a daily basis with no problems, and I also was running a 3,800 RPM stall speed torque converter. I did not have ANY stalling, surging, etc. issues. It's all in how well the car is tuned.

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Originally Posted by Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.
It will definitely be a worthwhile switch. It's all in how well the car is tuned.

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any news on the 233/239 cams yet, any dyno or track numbers?

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my car gained 1.5 mph in the1/4 with a switch from a TR 224 to TSP231/237 and that was still with the tune from my tr224 cam
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my car gained 1.5 mph in the1/4 with a switch from a TR 224 to TSP231/237 and that was still with the tune from my tr224 cam
very nice
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Hmm now i want to swap cams. G5 to the tsp 231/237.
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Sounds like it might be worth my money to make the swap. Hopefully all goes well.
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I would recommend the 231/237 cam. I have it. It sounds wicked at idle. Once I get my tuning right it will be a beast.
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I just made this switch from a 224 228 to the 231 237. And so far I'm very happy. Will be going to the dyno hopefully tonight.
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