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Old 02-06-2012, 05:32 PM   #1
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I have been doing tons of research on how to run my new built 2.5 bottom end with 04 Sti heads on my 03 wrx and ECU and I have all the major installation stuff figured out. only thing I'm not sure about is if running the 04 sti cams plugged will work as well as any cam for this basic build or if there is a better cam option that would help maintain the power band closer to that of an STi with avcs. Please don't tell me to run x or z just suggest cam options and your expirence with them. I'm a little concerned about my low rpm drivability end but def going non-avcs until I have more cash. obviously if the cam options are crazy expensive I'll stick with the sti cams but I would at least like to investigate my options.
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Old 02-06-2012, 06:05 PM   #2
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Stick w/ your wrx cams
w/ out the Avcs functioning the Sti cams are in the retarded position
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Old 02-06-2012, 06:27 PM   #3
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On the advice of Maxwell PS, mine are the original WRX cams. I wanted the low-end torque and got 340 at 16 psi. Use the extra money to buy a Blouch 18G-XT and get an E85 tune. You will not miss the AVCS.

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Old 02-06-2012, 06:41 PM   #4
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I'm not sure if it was you that asked about the avcs cam gears but you'll also be better off using wrx cam gears with your oem or after market cams. You will need to check the bucket clearance though for the wrx cams
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Old 02-06-2012, 07:46 PM   #5
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I'm not sure if it was you that asked about the avcs cam gears but you'll also be better off using wrx cam gears with your oem or after market cams. You will need to check the bucket clearance though for the wrx cams
I think you have to use wrx cam gears to use the ecu,
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Old 02-06-2012, 07:50 PM   #6
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On the advice of Maxwell PS, mine are the original WRX cams. I wanted the low-end torque and got 340 at 16 psi. Use the extra money to buy a Blouch 18G-XT and get an E85 tune. You will not miss the AVCS.

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So you prefer wrx cams in the Sti heads? Also no e85 available around here! And im running an hta68! Not trying to go to big right now. Just want somewhat reliable dd.
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Old 02-06-2012, 07:52 PM   #7
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Stick w/ your wrx cams
w/ out the Avcs functioning the Sti cams are in the retarded position
The avcs doesnt retard it advances. With unplugged it just runs at 0 advance. At least this sums up what I have read!
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Run the plugged sti cams, wrx cam gears and wrx cam sensor.
Same as running sti cams in s20 heads.
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Old 02-06-2012, 08:04 PM   #10
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Run the plugged sti cams, wrx cam gears and wrx cam sensor.
Same as running sti cams in s20 heads.
This is the plan but still want to know if there are any better cam options.
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The avcs doesnt retard it advances. With unplugged it just runs at 0 advance. At least this sums up what I have read!
I was @ a tuning class taught by Christian From Cobb
& he said that is a fallacy
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Old 02-06-2012, 11:18 PM   #12
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Run the plugged sti cams, wrx cam gears and wrx cam sensor.
Same as running sti cams in s20 heads.
about to say the same thing
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I was @ a tuning class taught by Christian From Cobb
& he said that is a fallacy

Can you point me to some good information about this topic?
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If the holes on the cam can be blocked what's the best way to do so
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I used a good quality set screw. Something that won't seize. When I installed the set screws I used a sealing thread locker. And of course you need to tap the cams carefully.
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Run the plugged sti cams, wrx cam gears and wrx cam sensor.
Same as running sti cams in s20 heads.
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Or if you got some money to burn get some cams. BCs are affordable (800ish) and are more mild then most other companies. Their stage 2 wrx cams would proly work well for you


Have you looked into running a STI ecu and wiring the AVCS?
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