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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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So ive decided to do a cam, stall, trans, gear, and suspension on my car. gonna stay cam only for now trying to decide which cam is better. Little info on the car. 95 trans am A4 10 bolt. stock engine. Which cam of the two stated is better for my setup? ive read of both on stock longblocks but insure of which to choose. Any input would be great. Also sugestions on stall and gear would be great. the trans will be the monster with hardened output shaft. Any other trans mods please help also. i will be rebuilding with a great trans guy so just let me know. im always open for help
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also will have full exhaust
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Are you set on picking between them 2 cams?
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Are you set on picking between them 2 cams?
I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. I think the 503 is better suited to his car. The 306 is not.
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I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. I think the 503 is better suited to his car. The 306 is not.
I asked him if he was set on using one or the other? and wasn't open to any other choices?? Not quite sure what you are trying to say.
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I asked him if he was set on using one or the other? and wasn't open to any other choices?? Not quite sure what you are trying to say.
Oops! I mistakenly thought you answered his question.
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cc503 is better... custom grind best.
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nothing is set in stone. lookin for best powergain
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Custom grind would be the best bet then
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AIs/LEs 22x/23x have had great results on stock heads
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In my opinion, i say do a lot of research and reading before jumping into a cam swap. Like few people mentioned LE and AI are good people to talk to aswell.
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AIs/LEs 22x/23x have had great results on stock heads
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