Camshaft recomendations 2001 LS1 A4
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Camshaft recomendations 2001 LS1 A4
I was thinking of using the GM LS1 hot cam. How much HP will thi give me?
Otherwise, can someone recomend a good alternative. Car is a daily driver, A4. Needs to idle smooth and pass VA emissions.
Thanks,
BILL
Otherwise, can someone recomend a good alternative. Car is a daily driver, A4. Needs to idle smooth and pass VA emissions.
Thanks,
BILL
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Re: Camshaft recomendations 2001 LS1 A4 (wm_sorg)
I was thinking of using the GM LS1 hot cam. How much HP will thi give me?
Otherwise, can someone recomend a good alternative. Car is a daily driver, A4. Needs to idle smooth and pass VA emissions.
Thanks,
BILL
Otherwise, can someone recomend a good alternative. Car is a daily driver, A4. Needs to idle smooth and pass VA emissions.
Thanks,
BILL
I would recommend the B1 cam or one of the Thunder Racing cams(224 114LSA is a good one). There are several guys making good #'s with these. I made 375rwhp in my M6 w/ no tuning using the B1 cam before I took it out. Try to pick a cam with a 114LSA to help idle out some by moving the peak up the rpm range.
Here is a link of someone who has good results w/ the TR cam >> http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=414217
You will also need a good set of springs, pushrods, retainers while you are in there.
Good luck!
[Modified by C5-VERT, 3:53 PM 10/23/2002]
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Re: Camshaft recomendations 2001 LS1 A4 (C5-VERT)
Call Dave at Cartek, (908)317-4496. He helped me out with questions even before I was one of their customers.
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Re: Camshaft recomendations 2001 LS1 A4 (NJVetteGuy)
Depends where you want the power. We did a buddies car with 02 Z06 cam and LS6 heads. It runs very well with bolt ons. I have a 224 on 112 and it chops a little and moved the power band UP it picks up around 3800 and pulls to a high 6800 or more. I am scared to take it up that high. You may want a smaller cam to make better power with the tight stock converter. I agree a 114 or more is better for idle and auto's. Let us know! :seeya
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Re: Camshaft recomendations 2001 LS1 A4 (Quick Brick)
ThunderRacing .220/.553/114 is what I came up with after months of research. I am using it with stock 2002 Z06 heads.
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Thanks Guys. I was considering the thunder racing cam also. Unfortunately, it will be more less cost effective because I will have to purchase springs, etc.
Not too big of a deal, but it may mean putting a converter on the chopping block. How does the cam perform with the stock converter?
Not too big of a deal, but it may mean putting a converter on the chopping block. How does the cam perform with the stock converter?
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I've been there and KNOW what your looking for.. :yesnod: After much research and talking with all the vendors and tuners I took advantage of Agostino Racing Engines Head and cam package. I'm running their agressive stage 1 heads and a Lunati 226/226/554/114 cam..Monster power for a A4!
Mind you, Now you need to get it to the ground which entails a higher stall converter and Drag radials..not to mention you will probably blow up the stock tranny after a very short while. The transmission was not designed for that kind of power..Check out my home page ..It details ALL my mods with pics and race videos ..:D
Mind you, Now you need to get it to the ground which entails a higher stall converter and Drag radials..not to mention you will probably blow up the stock tranny after a very short while. The transmission was not designed for that kind of power..Check out my home page ..It details ALL my mods with pics and race videos ..:D
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Re: Camshaft recomendations 2001 LS1 A4 (wm_sorg)
I also went with the B1 221/559/114 with good results, picked up 43 rwhp with the UDP. Go at least with a 114 LSA for the A4. I need a new dyno after so many mod upgrades.