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Feb 1, 2008 | 02:27 PM

Laytonium

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New Cam Install

Hey guys, just did a new cam install this past weekend. Specs are below, we also put some other goodies on as well. Were waiting on the stall converter so we can get it up to the dyno but we had to start it. haha. let me know what you guys think.

Vengeance VRX5 Cam
.601 .608 Lift
236 238 Duration
113 LSA

Ported LS6 Intake Manifold
Ported and Polished Throttle Body
New pushrods, valve springs, double roller timing chain, high volume oil pump, tranny cooler, AC removal, Front swaybar removal.

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Feb 1, 2008 | 02:56 PM

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Sounds great!! where did you buy the cam from

Feb 1, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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sounds badass.... what numbers you think you will put down?

Feb 1, 2008 | 05:01 PM

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sounds sweet!!!

my cam is going to be installed monday!!... can't wait!!!!

Feb 1, 2008 | 05:03 PM

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Should have 400+ RWHP.
Did you have to flycut your pistons?

Bill

Feb 1, 2008 | 05:41 PM

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Sounds great!! where did you buy the cam from

Its a Vengence Cam that I got from Comp Cams.

Feb 1, 2008 | 05:45 PM

Laytonium

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sounds badass.... what numbers you think you will put down?

Im hoping around 400 horse. before we did the cam, with just my pacesetter lt's, ory, magnaflow. slp lid and maf i was at 332RWHP and 352RWTQ. and i was running 12.9 @ 108

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Should have 400+ RWHP.
Did you have to flycut your pistons?

Bill

no not at all. its prolly one of the biggest cams you can put in without doing any real major modifications. we just had to do new valve springs, push rods, double rolling timing chain, high volume oil pump.

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Feb 2, 2008 | 02:22 AM

Laytonium

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Did you put those numbers down through a A4 Or manual?

its an A4

Feb 2, 2008 | 02:58 AM

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not to sound like a dick or anything but you do know you could've saved money and used a LS2 timing chain right?

Feb 2, 2008 | 04:14 AM

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sounds awsome =D

Feb 2, 2008 | 04:57 AM

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Now if we get enough tax back it can be head time! I was surprised how good it idles. Looked like snow on the ground outside the garage. Thats one way to wake up the neighborhood! Post up some #s when you get it tuned.

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