Choosing the right cam!?!?

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Jan 31, 2014 | 08:05 PM

kskinn4

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Choosing the right cam!?!?

Looking to do a cam swap come spring time but I just have a few questions. I know a little bit but not enough to turn wrenches. I have a 99' trans am with following mods... Long Tube Headers, ls6 intake, full exhaust, and larger than stock cam. This is how I bought the car but I would like a much more aggressive cam. You can easily recognize the cam is not stock right now. I will replace entire top end, pumps, chains, and all the goodies. Sticking with STOCK HEADS what is the biggest cam I should go with. This is not a DD but a sunny weekend warrior car. I like a rough choppy idle. Power gains are not in the question. Thanks.

********Video of exhaust as of right now...

Jan 31, 2014 | 08:12 PM

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So you dont care about driveablitiy? Id go on the eps page and get the biggest cam they have then. Or contact geoff himself and get it custom for 25 bucks more

Jan 31, 2014 | 08:15 PM

kskinn4

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I would like to cruise thru town without being worried about drivability... so to answer your question yes I do care to an extent.

Jan 31, 2014 | 08:31 PM

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Why make the change?

Jan 31, 2014 | 08:48 PM

garygnu

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what tranny do you have ?if a A4 you will need a good stall converter to allow for a big cam .a big cam with out all the right parts can be a dog .

Jan 31, 2014 | 09:01 PM

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Martin @Tick Performance is the man to talk to.
I his mild sns stage 3...Drivabilty is not an issue, I love this cam.
He'll spec one out for your specific needs.

Jan 31, 2014 | 10:31 PM

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If all you want is a more aggressive sound then why not just get a cutout, then you won't have to change a thing...and you will still have good drivability as well