Gained 45 RWHP w/G5X-3 Cam

[MagRedC5]

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On the second graph the red lines are the 8/9/03 RWHP/RWTQ #'s (350.4RWHP/363.8RWTQ true avg.) after the Pro LG LT OR system & the blue lines are the 4/17/04 RWHP/RWTQ #'s (395.2RWHP/373.8RWTQ true avg.)after the G5X-3 cam and Vig2800 install. Please note, the 8/9/03 max torque was not 382 ft-lbs. The 382 RWTQ is a red spike at the very start of the graph. The true dyno# on 8/9/03 was 363.8 RWTQ. So, I only gained 10 RWTQ, however the torque is higher between 4.6K RPMs to 6.0K RPMs, as evident between the red & blue lines. So, I gained 45 RWHP & 10 RWTQ, plus improved torqued from 4.6K to 6.0K RPMs. The minimal torque loss down low (below 4.5K RPMs) is in regard to the Vig2800 install.

[dvandentop]

dang cary came just short of the 400 u were hoping for. how is the idle quality? any videos?

[MagRedC5]

Originally posted by dvandentop
Dang Cary, came just short of the 400 you were hoping for. how is the idle quality? any videos?

Well, I'll settle for a 45RWHP gain. ;)

The G5X-3 is on a 114 LSA. The idle at 900 RPMs has a slight lope but very consistant & never searches or jumps up or down. The lope is noticeable but ever so slight, just like I wanted. BTW, very little shake at idle. Lou & Godspeed, at LGM did an awesome tune.

Sorry, no videos.

[CLIFFRSRAMAIR]

Do you have a sound clip or video of the cam at idle? Thanks.

[MagRedC5]

Originally posted by CLIFFRSRAMAIR
Do you have a sound clip or video of the cam at idle? Thanks.
Your not the first to ask, however the first to ask on this forum.

Sorry, I do not have either.

[dvandentop]

yeah bet it feels like a monster now :drive:

[PC PaiN]

Nice gains, I gained 77RWHP unlocked through a 4600 stall with my G5X2

[MagRedC5]

Originally posted by BlackWS602
Nice gains, I gained 77RWHP unlocked through a 4600 stall with my G5X2
That is a very impressive gain. What is your RWHP, now?

[red99ls1ta]

45 seems weak.... even for an auto.

[MagRedC5]

Originally posted by red99ls1ta
45 seems weak.... even for an auto.
:rolleyes: Well, considering power is loss through the A4 & TC I have well over 460bhp. You are the first person that seems to think 395.2RWHP/373.8RWTQ is weak for an A4 with factory Heads :confused:

[XTrooper]

Originally posted by red99ls1ta
45 seems weak.... even for an auto.

Calling a 45 rwhp gain "weak" from a cam, especially from an A4 car with stock heads, doesn't show anything except a SERIOUS lack of knowledge. :umm:

[XTrooper]

Congratulations, LT! ;)

Great numbers! :2thumbs:

[MagRedC5]

Originally posted by XTrooper
Calling a 45 rwhp gain "weak" from a cam, especially from an A4 car with stock heads, doesn't show anything except a SERIOUS lack of knowledge. :umm:

:worship: Thanks XTrooper for the back up.

:cool: Cary

[MagRedC5]

Originally posted by XTrooper
Congratulations, LT! ;)

Great numbers! :2thumbs:
Thanks again :)

BTW, I like to think of my C5 as "a little show-n-go" & here is a new PIC of my cabin interior...

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/2/web/326000-326999/326343_139_full.jpg

Do you think I should replace the stock Emergency Brake/Boot with this?
http://www.vetteessentials.com/morepics/morepic86t.jpg

TIA,

Cary

[XTrooper]

Sweet! :2thumbs:

[dvandentop]

cary have u driven the car enough now to tell me any bad sides of the cam? i am seriously considering the x3 now instead of the x2 due to the serious dyno #'s i saw jeremy was getting :eek:

let me know of any ups or downs if ya could please since i do drive my car quite a bit and want some nice streetability

[MagRedC5]

Originally posted by dvandentop
cary have u driven the car enough now to tell me any bad sides of the cam? i am seriously considering the x3 now instead of the x2 due to the serious dyno #'s i saw jeremy was getting :eek:

let me know of any ups or downs if ya could please since i do drive my car quite a bit and want some nice streetability

I have the Pro LG LT Off Road System + Borla Stingers w/Quad Tips & now with the G5X-3 & Vig 2800 converter my C5 is LOUD. It is noticeably louder traveling at a constant speeds lower than 50mph, and at WOT it SCREAMS. I do not know how much the Vig 2800 is to blame for the increase sound at the slower speeds but I suspect it does.

I realize you are not asking about the Vig 2800 but I would like to mention it is not loose & very every day street friendly.

I'm very content with the G5X-3 cam in my C5. The idle, at 950rpms, has a little shake but not a problem. My C5 seems extremely quick & responsive both in the low & high end. However, the low end quickness may be attributed to the Vig 2800.

Still have not gone back to the track with the new set-up. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

[LV2XLR8]

Originally posted by XTrooper
Calling a 45 rwhp gain "weak" from a cam, especially from an A4 car with stock heads, doesn't show anything except a SERIOUS lack of knowledge. :umm:



:werd:

[LV2XLR8]

Congrats!:cool:

[MagRedC5]

Originally posted by LV2XLR8
Congrats!:cool:
:D Thanks!

[Hilton]

Awesome. I wouldn't change the emergency brake cover. I like the black one.

[MagRedC5]

Originally posted by Hilton
Awesome. I wouldn't change the emergency brake cover. I like the black one.
Thanks for the input. If I do change the emergency brake cover & handle it won't be for a long time. I have not decided, yet.