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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 02:38 PM
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Ok so I made a mistake buying the ls1 hotcam originally but now im going to change it this is my
engine set up 85 mm maf ported tb heads w stage 6 ferrera racing valves heads ported polished
hooker long tubes no cats ls6 intake air lid. how much power could I look to gain by changing the cam
and which one will give me the most?

Eric
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 02:44 PM
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A4 or M6?
Drivability concerns?
Emissions testing requirements?
How often do you want to replace valvesprings?
Any HP goals in mind?

Alot more questions need to be answered...

Tony
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 04:12 PM
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No answer ... but I have hotcam sitting on the shelf - what is it that you disliked about it??
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Old Jun 7, 2002 | 01:50 PM
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Well its a weekend driver only dont care about emmissions but dont want to replace springs very often though.... just looking for more power im at 380 and I think the cam is mostly to blame........
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Old Jun 7, 2002 | 02:44 PM
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Ummm uh umm...uhhh get the biggest one that they have in the store. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Seriouly though call up one of the sponsors they will hook you up.Tell then everything you want from that cam.
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