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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by spazzyfry123
I really would like to have the cam for a daily-driver. But I don't want it if it's next to impossible to keep the car running and easy to drive stop after stop...
It all depends on what youre willing to put up with. I think its safe to say youll have your hands full daily driving this cam.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by spazzyfry123
Yes, I realize this. However, I am asking my question specifically towards the T-Rex cam since that is what the thread is about.

I really would like to have the cam for a daily-driver. But I don't want it if it's next to impossible to keep the car running and easy to drive stop after stop...

Get a GOOD tune. I mean a GOOD tune, and it will be livable.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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after reading all the threads about how undrivable this cam is i was scared but now i have first hand experience and i have to say this cam is awsome daily drivability is great yes it surges a little but barley at all and its not even tuned the people who say this cam isnt drivalbe have never been in a car with the t-rex i love it and recommend it for anyone who wants tp make a fast *** car
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mike c.
t-rex is a monster.

actually its a dinosaur...ha ha ha...im a ****** idiot
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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the drivability issue might be a bit different in a A4 tho i would think...
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TARZAN
With a cam, you don't HAVE to lose power, in any certain range....Thats why they offer different grind cams....You can get a cam to make power pretty much wherever you want....My car runs strong, though it pulls better after about 3 (you're gonna stay past 3 grand at pretty much any point in a race anyways), and idles fine at about 700 RPM's....Mods in sig..


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700 is really low with a big cam I will have you know. Mine idles at 950 and that feels like pushing it.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 92zcamaroperson
with that big of a cam his power would be pretty high. If he changed his springs and upgraded the connecting rod bolts could the motor safely hit 7000rpm?
Just because a cam is really big doesnt have anything to do with power output. This came is stock compared to a some solid rollers.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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My girlfriend drives mine all the time. Hell she would rather drive mine than her basically stock(lid, cut-out) 02 Z28
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I have a friend who lets his gf drive his Rex cam'd TA. She races it around town all the time. He has the idle set at around 1100-1150, well the person who tuned it. It sounds MEAN.
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I drive a Trex'd car and honestly don't see why anyone would want to use in a DD type car. I don't care how good your tune is, there are going to be quarks with huge cams. I'm giving my opinion so no need to be defensive. The Trex is a one purpose type cam and that's a race cam. It shines above most other cams from 5500 RPM and above. It makes less HP and TQ than most smaller cams below that, which is what makes it more of a Track/race cam. There are so many other smaller cams out there putting out great numbers, but is more drivable and has good bottom end torque. If your goal is racing, the Trex is awesome. If your goal is a DD with occasional track visits and want good bottom end power, find another cam IMO.

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