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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:34 AM
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should i expect from a cam with these specs 223/230 .565/.565 112 LSA all the mods in my sig, new springs, 1.6rrs, and pushrods
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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A4 or M6?? That's the Lloyd's Hot Cam version if I remember correctly. Same camshaft I ran only mine was on a 109lsa.
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Its an a4
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Good enough to drop you into the 12's when paired with a quality 3000+ stall.

That cam is similar to the CC503 but should make more power through the whole power band. You won't be disappointed. You will want to add a stall and trans cooler though. If I had to throw out a number, I'd say 330 through an A4.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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and what about this cam 226/230 .565/.565 111 LSA this doesnt NEED a converter to run correct?
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and what about this cam 226/230 .565/.565 111 LSA this doesnt NEED a converter to run correct?
Both cams should be very comparable.
You don't need a converter, but the car will likely feel sluggish without one.
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i just want to be able to install everything and drive it until i can afford a converter...for a dd what stall converter should i go with?
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i just want to be able to install everything and drive it until i can afford a converter...for a dd what stall converter should i go with?
I'm not an expert on auto's, both my cars are M6's. But you definitely want something in the 3000+ range. Probably a 3400-3600 stall, but ask other more informed people first.

Also, you will have to tune your car, and then update your tune once you get your stall in.
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Both cams should be very comparable.
You don't need a converter, but the car will likely feel sluggish without one.
x2.. possible cam surge or the car may actually stall out when slowing down or at lower RPMs. I made that mistake once >.<
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Even if both those cams say u don't need one?
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Even if both those cams say u don't need one?
There is a difference between "need" and "fully optimizing your set up to take full advantage of that cam".
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Good enough to drop you into the 12's when paired with a quality 3000+ stall.

That cam is similar to the CC503 but should make more power through the whole power band. You won't be disappointed. You will want to add a stall and trans cooler though. If I had to throw out a number, I'd say 330 through an A4.
not to but 330 through an A4 ? i should be Very happy with my set up then

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There is a difference between "need" and "fully optimizing your set up to take full advantage of that cam".

and agreed. you could run your car with the stock converter. but it wont be As good as it could be.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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Should be about as much power as a hydrogen bomb, with as much torque as a saturn 5 rocket! LOL sorry, had to do it.
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Ya I'm not going to race without the converter I just want to be able to drive it safely without the converter if its possible
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