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Jul 21, 2004 | 11:15 AM

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Cam questions/got more mods...

Hey everyone, I order even more mods. I got outbid on my SS wheels, so I decided to use the money I had left to order more performance type mods. So I ordered Hooker LT's and an LS6 intake, and currently I'm bidding on a cam. Now I just need to know what I can expect from this cam. It is a Comp Cam, specs are 218/218, .560/.560, 114 LSA. I know it is a smaller cam, which I want, but I'm thinking I should get some decent torque with this, a little bit of idle, and not totally kill my gas mileage. Am I right?
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Jul 21, 2004 | 11:28 AM

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Should be a good small cam for what you're looking for... some Comp 918s will match nicely with it.

Jul 21, 2004 | 11:32 AM

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****, I might not get the cam, as it's on eBay, and my wonderful credit card company informed me that since I'm a new account holder, I only have access to half my limit until they approve my usage. What the f%#&!

Oh well, gotta start selling my **** on eBay to pay that bill and finish my mods, as I can't pay for my mufflers and x-pipe now either. Son of a....

Jul 21, 2004 | 12:04 PM

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If I have my Hooker LT's installed (w/ stock y-pipe/catback until I get this credit issue resolved), my SLP lid, and LS6 intake , what is a rough estimate on my hp/tq and 1/4 mile time? I have an A4. I will soon be adding the rest of my exhaust (Spintech X-pipe, and either Flowmaster 1-chamber or Spintech mufflers), FTRA, a cam (hopefully G5X2), and a TCI SF3000 torque converter. What about then?

Jul 21, 2004 | 01:10 PM

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If you are thinking about a 218/218 and GX2 at the same time, maybe its time to put your wallet back in your pocket and think about what you are trying to accomplish and build a combination that works. You are all over the place combo wise and need to factor in the cost of tuning as well.

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Jul 21, 2004 | 01:58 PM

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Well I was only look at the 218/218 because it was convenient. What I'm trying to accomplish is this: increased power throughout the whole band, with a HEAVY emphasis on low end torque. I also want a somewhat lopey idle, without totally killing my gas mileage.

Jul 21, 2004 | 03:52 PM

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The GX2 will be focused on midrange and top end and will require tuning to work properly in an A4. it will also make a big dent in gas mileage; especially if it is not tuned.

Having a 3000 stall converter eliminates the need for a lot of low end torque. you will never see below 2500 rpm at WOT.

Almost any aftermarket cam can give you a lumpy idle if you leave the stock idle unchanged on an A4.