Opinions on this heads/cam combo
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Opinions on this heads/cam combo I've always kind of done my own thing so bare with me.
Car: 02 Formula A4 3.23, only performance mods Blackwing Lid, GMMG cat-back.
Goal: No loss of drivability, close to stock idle, consistant 110+mph trap speeds
The Unusual: Not getting headers or a torque converter for the time being.
Solution: AFR 205cc heads and MTI Stealth I cam 220 220 .581 .581 115LSA and I'm assuming that cam is 0 degree advance and XER lobes, anyone know?
Realize there are multitude of other routes to go, but have definitely decided on these heads. Need help with the camshaft though. Not going less than 115 lsa, and want good p/v clearance. Anyone have thoughts on how the Stealth I cam might work with those heads. I figure my 3550 car with my 200 pound *** is going to need around 380 - 390 rwhp to see those 110 traps. Will I get there without headers?
Car: 02 Formula A4 3.23, only performance mods Blackwing Lid, GMMG cat-back.
Goal: No loss of drivability, close to stock idle, consistant 110+mph trap speeds
The Unusual: Not getting headers or a torque converter for the time being.
Solution: AFR 205cc heads and MTI Stealth I cam 220 220 .581 .581 115LSA and I'm assuming that cam is 0 degree advance and XER lobes, anyone know?
Realize there are multitude of other routes to go, but have definitely decided on these heads. Need help with the camshaft though. Not going less than 115 lsa, and want good p/v clearance. Anyone have thoughts on how the Stealth I cam might work with those heads. I figure my 3550 car with my 200 pound *** is going to need around 380 - 390 rwhp to see those 110 traps. Will I get there without headers?
Last edited by ArcticFormula; Nov 19, 2004 at 07:41 PM.
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i would definately get a converter 1st, it will get u down the 1/4 a half second faster on its own... even a small one like a TCI sf3000, and u won't even know its there after the 1st day... as for no headers, i'd get an '02 LS6 cam, with its extra exhaust duration... it idles like stock(since it is), and will make good power at 4000+
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Originally Posted by ArcticFormula
I've always kind of done my own thing so bare with me.
Car: 02 Formula A4 3.23, only performance mods Blackwing Lid, GMMG cat-back.
Goal: No loss of drivability, close to stock idle, consistant 110+mph trap speeds
The Unusual: Not getting headers or a torque converter for the time being.
Solution: AFR 205cc heads and MTI "old man" cam 220 220 .581 .581 115LSA and I'm assuming that cam is 0 degree advance and XER lobes, anyone know?
Realize there are multitude of other routes to go, but have definitely decided on these heads. Need help with the camshaft though. Not going less than 115 lsa, and want good p/v clearance. Anyone have thoughts on how this "old man" cam might work with those heads. I figure my 3550 car with my 200 pound *** is going to need around 380 - 390 rwhp to see those 110 traps. Will I get there without headers?
Sorry for all the questions, but you guys are great and love the expertise you bring to the board.
John
Car: 02 Formula A4 3.23, only performance mods Blackwing Lid, GMMG cat-back.
Goal: No loss of drivability, close to stock idle, consistant 110+mph trap speeds
The Unusual: Not getting headers or a torque converter for the time being.
Solution: AFR 205cc heads and MTI "old man" cam 220 220 .581 .581 115LSA and I'm assuming that cam is 0 degree advance and XER lobes, anyone know?
Realize there are multitude of other routes to go, but have definitely decided on these heads. Need help with the camshaft though. Not going less than 115 lsa, and want good p/v clearance. Anyone have thoughts on how this "old man" cam might work with those heads. I figure my 3550 car with my 200 pound *** is going to need around 380 - 390 rwhp to see those 110 traps. Will I get there without headers?
Sorry for all the questions, but you guys are great and love the expertise you bring to the board.
John
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Still saving (4K saved now) and looking at this setup, anyone care to comment. I know several of you are using the Stealth II, but seems everyone has headers. Would the Stealth I be a better choice with the stock manifolds?
