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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?
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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You also get a higher rev range.My car makes peak power at 57-5800 and holds it till 6600.I shift at 6400....I put this cam in when I had lid,tb and a cutout and gained 15 rwhp and 7 rwtq.....
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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