[DeepV]

Damn I think I want the stage one cam now...did a stage 3 big cam before and it sucked for drivability in my camaro

 

[prdnme]

Damn I think I want the stage one cam now...did a stage 3 big cam before and it sucked for drivability in my camaro

I’ve had the BTR1 since 2012. If that tells you anything. Most get annoyed/tired of driving the V with a bigger cam. If it’s a track car, that’s a different story. I still love my BTR1 and still enjoy driving the car.

 

[Bad V]

I have a LT1Z stage 3 cam in a stock converter A6 and it drives just fine. I don't DD it but I could just have to deal with a little shake!

 

[Cduran]

I’m in the same situation with a stage 2-3 BTR cam . Definition when you guys mean surge does it want to shut off like the rpms drop to much ?? How does that work out in A6 trans like mine . Obviously manual you apply more throttle & ride the clutch correct ?? Can anyone explain 2-3 drivability ??

 

[Bad V]

The larger cam's can be tuned to be more streetable and the surging is when you are coming to a stop or idling it will want to push though the brakes that all I found. I was able to adjust the tune around that and lower the idle some but some decide on a stall converter to fix that issue also. A good tuner with a large cam is needed especially on a stock A6 but very doable!

 

[Cduran]

The larger cam's can be tuned to be more streetable and the surging is when you are coming to a stop or idling it will want to push though the brakes that all I found. I was able to adjust the tune around that and lower the idle some but some decide on a stall converter to fix that issue also. A good tuner with a large cam is needed especially on a stock A6 but very doable!

So I’m not a idiot for putting in a stage 3 cam . Wanting the most power ?? I have a Tacoma for commute , lightning for the weekends , the v is kinda in between not really commuting may once in a while . Mainly drive around town .

 

[prdnme]

Settle down big cam people. Let’s not get our rocker bearing in a bunch. Lol! The title of this thread was BTR 1 Cam that started over 3 yrs ago. I’d guess about 10% of V owners that put in a cam, put in a stage one. It may very well be less than 10%. The rest go larger. There is nothing wrong with that. There is a lot of time invested in a cam swap, so most figure they might as well go bigger. Thank goodness we live in America (sorry, I can’t forget about our northern friends in Canada) and have that choice! I’ve owned way too many V8s over the years with big cams as track cars, weekend cars and DD. I guess I’m just getting old. I like a little extra air flow without the surging. And since I do my own wrenching at home, it doesn’t cost me anything extra to go with a smaller cam except a few busted knuckles.
I’ve seen plenty of Vs with Stage 2-3 and bigger cams, and most perform great!!! They WILL make more power with the right supporting mods. Just know that, no matter how good a tuner is, it will not drive like stock. And that’s ok! I love to hear a nice big cam in a V. I just personally like to drive one that has better street manners.

 

[Bad V]

All I'm saying is my car has great street manners with the stg 3 more comparable to the stg 2 I had in it before. I found less negatives than positives with it and that comes from the grind along with the tuner.

 

[Cduran]

All I'm saying is my car has great street manners with the stg 3 more comparable to the stg 2 I had in it before. I found less negatives than positives with it and that comes from the grind along with the tuner.

Are you running a aftermarket stall , I plan to buy one maybe 6 months to a year down the road .

 

[Lt1z]

This is why our 2.5 cam is so popular. Makes great power, stock converter friendly, sounds good and drives DD friendly with good tuning. We of course offer smaller stage 1 and 2 cams as well as larger Stage 3 and beyond but 2.5 remains the most popular for the SBE LSA guys.

 

[Bad V]

Nope stock stall.

 

[Cduran]

Nope stock stall.

Sweet im going for it

 

[Lt1z]

Sweet im going for it

FWIW we recommend 2.5 for most people with a stock stall but some like Bad V are running Stage 3 with one and no complaints.

 

[Cduran]

Sweet im going for it

FWIW we recommend 2.5 for most people with a stock stall but some like Bad V are running Stage 3 with one and no complaints.

I plan on buying a stall 6 months to a year down the road & re tune

 

[dBomm]

Also FWIW, complaints can be like "one man's trash is another man's treasure." Some people are more willing to tolerate the effects of larger cams than others. Cams with near-zero degrees overlap, and above, will add to the NVH level.

 

[Bad V]

I was prepped and ready to add a stall converter but allot of guys here recommended against it due to the load it puts on driveline parts. So I gave it a go stock with some tune tweaks, You know it's there for sure you can watch the whole car shake when outside of it! but I think it's wild having a Caddy sound like that!

 

[Cduran]

I was prepped and ready to add a stall converter but allot of guys here recommended against it due to the load it puts on driveline parts. So I gave it a go stock with some tune tweaks, You know it's there for sure you can watch the whole car shake when outside of it! but I think it's wild having a Caddy sound like that!

I agree with you on the wild shaky Cadillac so maybe I won’t depending on driving manners . What gains May I see from this btr cam on a 2.4 car with supporting mods , cat back , intake & maybe a ls7 mamo ported tb .

 

[EFoxwell]

You'll feel shake from a big cam, but the whole surge issue is from bad tuning. BTR stage 3 torque cam here with great road manners. Even my wife made a comment about how stock it felt in regular driving, besides the increased noise and a little rock at idle.

I wouldn't go less than a stage 2 cam for the hassle, but just me. I've heard stage 2 cars tuned to idle with very little chop and perfect manners.

 

[Bad V]

Driving on the road my car feels great no issues at all I drove it to OC MD last year 350 mile round trip. Don't know if heads are on your list but I would do them while down those larger cams will greatly benefit from them!

 

[Cduran]

Driving on the road my car feels great no issues at all I drove it to OC MD last year 350 mile round trip. Don't know if heads are on your list but I would do them while down those larger cams will greatly benefit from them!

Is a email tune okay for a cammed car or strictly dyno ? Also I’ve coordinated with a installer sounds like he does side jobs . Cam installed for 600 with pushrods & valve springs . Probably will upgrade my oil pump while at it .