Which is more important?
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Which is more important? I'd like to get a cam through TR's GP but plan on FI later on. My inability to make a decision on which FI route is holding me up and may make a difference as to which cam to get. <img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" />
Assuming traction is not a problem...which is more important from a punch (highway) at the different following speeds...horsepower or torque?
35mph?
55mph?
70mph?
I don't really know of any relevant information needed other than stock A4 tranny with a SY3500, diffy, and 3.23s plus bolt-ons.
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Assuming traction is not a problem...which is more important from a punch (highway) at the different following speeds...horsepower or torque?
35mph?
55mph?
70mph?
I don't really know of any relevant information needed other than stock A4 tranny with a SY3500, diffy, and 3.23s plus bolt-ons.
Thanks! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Which is more important? I would think that a car with a lot of TQ would be an excellent choice on the freeway. I believe that cars with higher HP are going to be more liked in the higher RPM's were they shine most.
Re: Which is more important? from a roll with a SY 3500, you want top end power. The converter will keep your rpm at 4500 or higher so low end torque does nothing. If you don't drag race a lot at the track with good tires, get the TR cam on a 114 LSA and raise your shift points to 6500. The 114 will idle better and is generally a better choice for FI.
For drag racing with good tires, the 112 LSA is a little better choice.
For drag racing with good tires, the 112 LSA is a little better choice.
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Re: Which is more important? That's good info. Thanks. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
I've been looking at the ATI stage II and also Rob Raymer's single turbo kit. I think both are great products and would be MORE than satisfactory at any speed but I didn't want to make a cam decision that would put me in the wrong power band for either one.
From some other answers I got it looks like the 224/228 is suggested for either one...the emphasis being on more exhaust than intake.
One of the other reasons I'm concerned about the tq vs hp is that I currently run 18" wheels and I knew that the turbos where tq monsters. With a cam, SY3500, and a turbo...I didn't want to punch it going 55+ and put her in the ditch. NO NO not good.
I didn't know if the SC would be safer in that respect.
Might have to look at 17"s and DRs too.
I've been looking at the ATI stage II and also Rob Raymer's single turbo kit. I think both are great products and would be MORE than satisfactory at any speed but I didn't want to make a cam decision that would put me in the wrong power band for either one.
From some other answers I got it looks like the 224/228 is suggested for either one...the emphasis being on more exhaust than intake.
One of the other reasons I'm concerned about the tq vs hp is that I currently run 18" wheels and I knew that the turbos where tq monsters. With a cam, SY3500, and a turbo...I didn't want to punch it going 55+ and put her in the ditch. NO NO not good.
I didn't know if the SC would be safer in that respect.
Might have to look at 17"s and DRs too.