the proper cam
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From: Bryan OH.
the proper cam
hey guys what is a good cam to put in my buddies 86 iroc. it is a stock 305 with stock intake and heads, probably have headers and he already has a cat back. he is looking for a cam to give him good torque, but a little of a rumpity idle. what are some of your opinions?
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86 IROC-Z
305 TPI
700R4 W/ shift kit
3.23 gears
T-Tops
maroon with gold stickers and rims/ black interior
43,000 miles
flowmaster exhaust, edelbrock headers, gutted airbox, converter, and MAF, K&N filters.
soon to come are 3.73 gears and subframe connecters.
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86 IROC-Z
305 TPI
700R4 W/ shift kit
3.23 gears
T-Tops
maroon with gold stickers and rims/ black interior
43,000 miles
flowmaster exhaust, edelbrock headers, gutted airbox, converter, and MAF, K&N filters.
soon to come are 3.73 gears and subframe connecters.
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From: Cincy, OH
Car: 1986 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI peanut cam
Transmission: 700R4
Cosdiering he has THE WORST TPI cam ever, a Crane 2030 would be good. It is a 204/214 duration cam with .423/.446 lift. I've been modelling it on Dyno2000 and it along with some WP SR TQer 305 heads. Over 100 hp gained at 5000 rpm. But then again the stock cam only good to 3600-3700 rpm.
Do a search on "Peanut Cam"
.350/.385 lift with 179/194 duration
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86 T/A 5.0 A4 & 2.77 gear
15.62 @ 86 mph
93 Civic 1.6L
13.5 @ 100 mph
Do a search on "Peanut Cam"
.350/.385 lift with 179/194 duration
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86 T/A 5.0 A4 & 2.77 gear
15.62 @ 86 mph
93 Civic 1.6L
13.5 @ 100 mph
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mista:
Do a search on "Peanut Cam"
.350/.385 lift with 179/194 duration
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Do a search on "Peanut Cam"
.350/.385 lift with 179/194 duration
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From: Cincy, OH
Car: 1986 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI peanut cam
Transmission: 700R4
No power past 3700 rpm. I have modeled engines on Dyno2000 and with a Crane 2030 cam and World SRT 305 heads, I would gain 100 hp at 5000 rpm. The stock peanut cam is THAT SORRY!
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86 T/A 5.0 A4 & 2.77 gear
15.62 @ 86 mph
93 Civic 1.6L
13.5 @ 100 mph
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86 T/A 5.0 A4 & 2.77 gear
15.62 @ 86 mph
93 Civic 1.6L
13.5 @ 100 mph
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I like my SLP cam Since I have the 87 Block you need a slightly different grind but their part number is 51000 for your 85-86 Engine.
Duration: 258/264 Dur @.050 206/212 Lift 480/487 centerline 112
might want to also consider the SLP pt# for early blocks: 51004
Duration: 270/276 Dur. @ .050: 218/224 lift: 495/502 Centerline 114
I am delighted with my SLP cam.
John
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87 Formula Yellow/Black
5.1 TPI Automatic
Baer 12" brakes 4 wheels, KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks & struts, Custom Leather interior, WAAAY TOO MANY MODS TO LIST
87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK
1967 Buick Riviera 430hp Turns high 14's (Not bad for 4300 lbs)
83 Camaro (Parts)
83 T/A (parts)
http://www.3rdgenformula.com
Duration: 258/264 Dur @.050 206/212 Lift 480/487 centerline 112
might want to also consider the SLP pt# for early blocks: 51004
Duration: 270/276 Dur. @ .050: 218/224 lift: 495/502 Centerline 114
I am delighted with my SLP cam.
John
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87 Formula Yellow/Black
5.1 TPI Automatic
Baer 12" brakes 4 wheels, KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks & struts, Custom Leather interior, WAAAY TOO MANY MODS TO LIST
87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK
1967 Buick Riviera 430hp Turns high 14's (Not bad for 4300 lbs)
83 Camaro (Parts)
83 T/A (parts)
http://www.3rdgenformula.com
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