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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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i know theres probably hundreds of thread bout this but i need one on one help with this! I want a cam thats good for daily driver but also packs a good punch on the strip but doesnt need tuning? can any one tell me what cam fits my needs?
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Doesnt need tuning and cam+LS1 do not really go well in the same sentence.
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well what cam do u suggest?
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Any cam you are going to want a tune especially if you are gonna make some power with it.
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Well lets start at the beginning.
Are you A4 or M6?
What are your overall goals for the car?
What are your current mods?
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current mods right now it aint much but i got future plans on the way so far i only have air lid all the free mods and cutout! i want a cam that would at least put me low to mid 12s daily driver also i dont want to much of a big lobe either!
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Well are you an automatic or a six speed? There are some other things that you are going to want to look into getting before you open up the motor. Especially if you want a solid street car.
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a4 also daily driver
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i know theres probably hundreds of thread bout this but i need one on one help with this! I want a cam thats good for daily driver but also packs a good punch on the strip but doesnt need tuning? can any one tell me what cam fits my needs?
my cam fits that description perfectly...i gained 19 rwhp from it without tuning. lopes hard as hell tho, so no sleeper. i think the ls6 cams make good power and is a slap in cam and drive off.
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will the ls6 give me good gains toward hp and top end?? i want to beat this dude who doesnt know **** bout ls1 but has the money to buy everything! which is pretty stupid cus he doesnt know what parts he has he just takes it to get worked on its like he doesnt appericate its an f body i mean damn ive loved these cars since i was born in the 80s !!
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i think the ls6 cams make good power and is a slap in cam and drive off.
You don't really get anything out of a cam that you "slap in" and go. You are gonna want springs and pushrods at a minimum also with any cam other than a bone stocker.
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will the ls6 give me good gains toward hp and top end?? i want to beat this dude who doesnt know **** bout ls1 but has the money to buy everything! which is pretty stupid cus he doesnt know what parts he has he just takes it to get worked on its like he doesnt appericate its an f body i mean damn ive loved these cars since i was born in the 80s !!
lol. yes it has good gaines...what mods are you wanting to put along side it...you also have to take into consideration what your engine already has. cam wont show much difference if you dont have a good free flowing exhaust or intake
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future mods i wanna go with lt/y-pipe/cut-out also ls6 intake, 3.73s,3000 stall
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now that i think bout it i do want a lil lobe but daily driver cam!!
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Sounds like you want a 224 cam cut on a 110-112LSA.
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where are the power bands? from what rpm to rpm and where can i get this cam?
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Off idle to about 1500. You will have power throughout with a 224/224 .581/.581 110 cam.
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is it good as a daily driver?
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thanks
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