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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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Default Cam suggestions

Been saving up to get a new cam. Got a couple of questions, which have probably been asked numerous times before. What would be a good cam that has an excellent increase in HP/TQ, and still be able to pass emissions with proper tuning? This is for a 1998 Z28 A4. I've been researching some of the different cams that are out there, but haven't been able to decide which one yet. I don't want to get a cam with an increase that is barely noticeable. Would like to hear some of your opinions/advice.

Thanks in advance!
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 11:28 PM
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Default Re: Cam suggestions

here are several setups that people have installed
some have comments.
http://ls1info.com/camstats/showdata.php

you may find things of intrest there.
I passed today with a hotcam and SLP headers
in dallas,tx.

If any of you have a cam installed and know the
data enter it here
http://ls1info.com/camstats/
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:47 AM
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A 220/220 114 110 I/C will give a nice gain and be very emmissions friendly. Using a 112 LSA will give a little more torque down low, but if you add a high stall converter, the torque will go unused. You can probably go as large as a 224/224 114 110 and still pass emissions.

The cams I would suggest are high lift Comp XR-R cams or ThunderRacing's proprietary cam.
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 03:10 PM
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Cool, thanks for the info. I'll probably go with Comp. I think Comp would be a wise choice. Due to the fact, I can get Comp several places locally, and from what I can tell sounds like it would be a kickass cam. I'll know soon, when it gets installed.
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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TA, what are the specs on your cam? Did you get LS1 Edit or custom tuning done? I need to get something done quick. I don't even have a cam yet, and I failed inspection today. Gonna have to take the car to the shop soon.
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