HELP ---> Did '86 TAs have the "peanut cam" ???
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HELP ---> Did '86 TAs have the "peanut cam" ???
I'm about to go looka t an '86 Trans Am, and I just read that that year TAs came with the "peanut cam" which reduced the HP to 190. Is this true, will I get 20 HP's if I replace the cams? Also is there any Torque loss from these peanut cams?
If I do decide to replace the cams, how much will it cost for a quality set of cams??
Thx for all your help
-Max
If I do decide to replace the cams, how much will it cost for a quality set of cams??
Thx for all your help
-Max
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From: Orange, SoCal
Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners
Transmission: Tremec T56
Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt 3.73
86 TPI engines have the small cam, yes.
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I doubt if you will get 20hp by replacing the cam with any other stock cam. And there is only one cam in the engine FYI. Its quite a job to change, so if you are looking for something quick that you dont have to put a bunch of effort into right away, I would suggest a 350.
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