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LS6 Cam ? ? ? ? ? ? I have inquired in the past in this section about cam recommendations which i still have written down and value everyones opinion my only prob is money is tight. My question is with CAI,HEADERS,EXHAUST,LS6 INTAKE on my A4 SS would i see any benefit out of a LS6 cam? There is a guy trying to cut me a good deal on one but im not sure if its gonna be what i want since id like to see 375+ to the rearwheels. Give me some input, thanks
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I to have wondered what the big deal is about an LS6 cam can you benefit in any from it? I see people always putting this and that parts from LS6/z06 on their car what parts are interchangeable on our cars and their and we would actually benefit from getting?
Originally Posted by popocamaro2
My question is with CAI,HEADERS,EXHAUST,LS6 INTAKE on my A4 SS would i see any benefit out of a LS6 cam? There is a guy trying to cut me a good deal on one but im not sure if its gonna be what i want since id like to see 375+ to the rearwheels. Give me some input, thanks
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From: BFE
Really depends how you want the car to drive.
Similar to stock but with punch
Stealth I and II from MTI also TSP has a 220 stealth.
Those cams are on 115/116lsa
IMO cant go wrong with a TR224 114lsa
and they will all get you in the 370rwhp desired.
Similar to stock but with punch
Stealth I and II from MTI also TSP has a 220 stealth.
Those cams are on 115/116lsa
IMO cant go wrong with a TR224 114lsa
and they will all get you in the 370rwhp desired.
Originally Posted by popocamaro2
I have inquired in the past in this section about cam recommendations which i still have written down and value everyones opinion my only prob is money is tight. My question is with CAI,HEADERS,EXHAUST,LS6 INTAKE on my A4 SS would i see any benefit out of a LS6 cam? There is a guy trying to cut me a good deal on one but im not sure if its gonna be what i want since id like to see 375+ to the rearwheels. Give me some input, thanks
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Don't forget that the LS6 cam was designed with an M6 in mind. In an A4 the loss in low end will be more pronounced.
I still think there are much better cams out there. Hell a 216/220 Comp is a better cam.
I still think there are much better cams out there. Hell a 216/220 Comp is a better cam.
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Hi Folks
I have the LS6 Cam and GM Ported LS6 heads with a M6. The Car pull real hard after 3500 into the 6000 ranges but below that, it is like the stock cam and maybe less. It is very streetable - after installing it, started the car, I thought I had the stock cam. In a way it was a little disappointing, I expected a little more lobing, etc from it. If want a little more HP and still pass all your state inspection, it is not a bad choice. If you are looking for a lot of HP - this is not the cam for you.
Bill
I have the LS6 Cam and GM Ported LS6 heads with a M6. The Car pull real hard after 3500 into the 6000 ranges but below that, it is like the stock cam and maybe less. It is very streetable - after installing it, started the car, I thought I had the stock cam. In a way it was a little disappointing, I expected a little more lobing, etc from it. If want a little more HP and still pass all your state inspection, it is not a bad choice. If you are looking for a lot of HP - this is not the cam for you.
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lol, always thought it was funny to hear people talk about the streetability of the LS6 cam. Well yeah its going to be streetable, it came in a factory car, look at the Z06, you dont hear stock Z06's lopping at a red light and having drivability issues. This cam IS going to drive like stock, with a slightly different powerband. From everything I've seen, slightly less midrange and a little more peak power. A guy here in town put down 373 hp & 361 Ftlbs with that cam and Mac mid-lengths. If you are looking for a cam that is very streetable and something you can't really hear, I would look into something similar to a TR220 or TR224 on a 114lsa. That was the first cam I had, you could almost tell it was there, but if you werent paying attention, it was easily overlooked. Made about 380rwhp but had quite a bit more torque/midrange....its all about area under the curve 
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I am full bolt on w/ the LS6 cam and I put down 361 rwhp and 348 tq.I run with and beat higher dynoing cars all the time so I am pretty happy with it.I gained nothing with a tune as I had a 13.4 A/F on the baseline dyno and actually lost a few hp going to a 12.9 A/F.I have been very happy with this cam,BUT I am going with a bigger cam.....
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Originally Posted by popocamaro2
I have inquired in the past in this section about cam recommendations which i still have written down and value everyones opinion my only prob is money is tight. My question is with CAI,HEADERS,EXHAUST,LS6 INTAKE on my A4 SS would i see any benefit out of a LS6 cam? There is a guy trying to cut me a good deal on one but im not sure if its gonna be what i want since id like to see 375+ to the rearwheels. Give me some input, thanks
Used 02-04 LS6 cam and springs - $150 for at least 10 rwhp
You would pay that for a Lid and probably get less hp. Just my 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by popocamaro2
I have inquired in the past in this section about cam recommendations which i still have written down and value everyones opinion my only prob is money is tight. My question is with CAI,HEADERS,EXHAUST,LS6 INTAKE on my A4 SS would i see any benefit out of a LS6 cam? There is a guy trying to cut me a good deal on one but im not sure if its gonna be what i want since id like to see 375+ to the rearwheels. Give me some input, thanks
