Is this cam too big?
03-19-2003, 10:35 AM
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Is this cam too big? Would a 229/233 .590/.580 114LSA cam be too big for an A4 LS1. This will be used in conjunction with cartek stage II heads and a 150 shot?
03-19-2003, 11:00 AM
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Re: Is this cam too big? That cam seems small compared to some of the new cams tuners are coming out with and claiming good drivability. However, I would personally go with something smaller for a daily driven vehicle. Try and find a good running A4 that has a similar set up to what you are planning, if you like the idle and driveability, I'd go with a similar cam.
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03-19-2003, 11:30 AM
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Re: Is this cam too big? Yes.
No.
It depends.
The biggest issues with the big cams are:
1- Will want to idle at like 950
2- Might need to feather the gas when you start the car and might not be able to drive it for a few minutes while it warms up.
That cam should idle okay since it's on a 114 LSA. I ran a 242/242/114 in the old 422ci and it idled pretty good. I also ran a 236/240/111 about three years ago in the 346ci that needed a few minutes before I could drive it.
My 244/244/112 in the 422ci was my last cam in there and it needed a few minutes to warm up and it would surge on cold start and we tuned the heck out of it too.
No.
It depends.
The biggest issues with the big cams are:
1- Will want to idle at like 950
2- Might need to feather the gas when you start the car and might not be able to drive it for a few minutes while it warms up.
That cam should idle okay since it's on a 114 LSA. I ran a 242/242/114 in the old 422ci and it idled pretty good. I also ran a 236/240/111 about three years ago in the 346ci that needed a few minutes before I could drive it.
My 244/244/112 in the 422ci was my last cam in there and it needed a few minutes to warm up and it would surge on cold start and we tuned the heck out of it too.