I need help with deciding next mod

**shady1504** · 02-21-2006, 10:26 AM

All my mods are in my signature except for the 3.42's I recently swapped in and I just ordered hptuners today. I don't know whether to get a torque coverter or a cam or upgrade my suspension. I don't know how hard it is to install a tq so thats a factor. For a cam I want to go with the LS6 cam but I don't know what other stuff is required to change out when doing a cam, and I don't think I would attemp doing the cam swap myself. Which would benefit me the most? This is a daily driver thats why I don't want a big cam but was wondering if stock heads would be ok for that cam? So any help would be appreciated.

**Sprfstz28** · 02-22-2006, 06:51 AM

You might want to post your signature

**nhraformula** · 02-22-2006, 12:59 PM

converter first.
youll also need a shift kit and tranny oil cooler.
a converter is the best upgrade for performance for an A4 car.
i suggest that you go bigger than a ls6 cam because youll be pissed with yourself for not going bigger.

**baseballss** · 02-22-2006, 02:55 PM

i agree, ls6 cam is a very small jump from what you now have. I recommend atleast a 224 114 lsa cam. i would suggest the 224 112 lsa cam. the tuning is whats going to make it the most driveable. depending on how good the tuner is you can make a 230/232 112 lsa streetable.

**nhraformula** · 02-22-2006, 06:28 PM

the 224 cam is the benchmark of cams. its totally streetable and put out good power.

**shady1504** · 02-23-2006, 06:16 AM

Is a shift kit required when doing a converter and which converter do you all recommend?

**onyx_rock** · 02-23-2006, 07:37 AM

Shift kit is not reqired but you may need to adjust your shift points and delete Torque management, which you will be able to do with HPTuners.

**onyx_rock** · 02-23-2006, 07:38 AM

Oh and be sure to get the tranny cooler with the TC. A temp guage for the tranny wouldnt hurt either

**BIG D's SS** · 02-23-2006, 08:16 AM

I have a 232/234 112 and it is tuned great by GMMG and it is very streetable.

**Capster78** · 02-23-2006, 03:36 PM

grrrrrr... why no suspension mods? What good is puting more power down going to do you if you spin thru 1st gear.

**shady1504** · 02-24-2006, 06:11 AM

I already spin through first gear and can only manage a best of 13.8 up here(4500ft). Thats why I asked which of the three would be the best thing to do cam, torque converter, or suspension. If I go with a cam will I need to get my heads port and polished also?

**Capster78** · 02-28-2006, 05:54 PM

okay... then as I said.. Suspension Mods!!! Get some Lower Control Arms, Spohn Race Rear Sway Bar, Relocation brackets, Adjustable Torque Arm, Hal 8 way shocks and springs, some Drag Radials.. Thats all probably gana run you near $3k.

You dont necissarily need to port the heads but its a good idea or you are not going to get the maximum ammount of power from your cam. You may also want to upgrade the rockers, lifters and valvesprings.

**jmhvenom** · 03-01-2006, 08:16 AM

first off what kind of tires do you have? you should be running a lot better than that with those mods. You dont want the LS6 cam unless you have the LS6 heads to go with it. A torque converter and some drag radials would help a lot. Get a Vig Stall, something like 3800 or so

**shady1504** · 03-01-2006, 10:14 AM

I have Yokohama ES100's but I don't run on those at the track. I use my old street tires because I don't get any traction through first so I don't want to burn up my good tires. My 2nd to third shift sometimes my feels like its going to fishtail. I think 3800 is too high a stall because I drive on the street everyday.

**Capster78** · 03-01-2006, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by jmhvenom

first off what kind of tires do you have? you should be running a lot better than that with those mods. You dont want the LS6 cam unless you have the LS6 heads to go with it. A torque converter and some drag radials would help a lot. Get a Vig Stall, something like 3800 or so

Not true, you can have your stock heads worked and alot cheaper too.

**baseballss** · 03-01-2006, 06:59 PM

I Dont Think The Stock Ls1 Heads Can Be Improved All That Much For What You Are Paying.

lee1rbc · 03-01-2006, 07:27 PM

If you are already changing Your tires at the track then that most likely should be Your nxt step, slicks.... Also for 4500ft thats a pretty good 1/4 time.

**Capster78** · 03-02-2006, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by baseballss

I Dont Think The Stock Ls1 Heads Can Be Improved All That Much For What You Are Paying.

Are you retarded? What do you think stage 1.5-2-3 TEA heads are. They are worked over stock heads with different valves and springs on them.

**baseballss** · 03-03-2006, 08:23 AM

sorry man, i said " i dont think" they can be improved that much. i was just gointg by what someone told me before, just offereng some input . i said i thought, not thats the way it is. wow, no reason to say im retarded.