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Cams Cams Cams... It really seems like a beaten dog kind of subject, But what would be the best cam and head combination for a DD that sees the track every once in a while? Both would be put onto a 2002 Trans Am WS6 A4 LS1 with around 110k miles on it. Are there any big modifications that should come soon after? The car is completely stock, other than a Magnaflow muffler that the original owner had installed on it, and a B&M shift kit. I'm not the wisest when it comes to talking about this kind of stuff, so please excuse my ignorance. I do have a basic knowledge on how an engine works.
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Goal really is just to stay somewhat competitive on the streets while still having a reliable DD. Budget....Lets say is modest, Nothing over 4k. How reliable is the rest of the driveline seeing track days with certain cams and heads?
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Get bolt on's, a 3600-4000 rpm torque converter, and suspension taken care of first then worry about heads and cam. But just to throw out a suggestion PRC 225 as cast heads and Tick's LS2 Spec SNS stage 2 cam.
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I would say get a stall first, 3600-4000 range, and make sure you transmission is up to par. Get all the basic bolt-ons along with a good tune.
I run 11.6 at the track with a LS6 cam and stock heads. Car drives like stock and is a sleeper on the street
I run 11.6 at the track with a LS6 cam and stock heads. Car drives like stock and is a sleeper on the street
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It really seems like a beaten dog kind of subject, But what would be the best cam and head combination for a DD that sees the track every once in a while? Both would be put onto a 2002 Trans Am WS6 A4 LS1 with around 110k miles on it. Are there any big modifications that should come soon after? The car is completely stock, other than a Magnaflow muffler that the original owner had installed on it, and a B&M shift kit. I'm not the wisest when it comes to talking about this kind of stuff, so please excuse my ignorance. I do have a basic knowledge on how an engine works.