Performance Camshaft

[BuickPower3800]

Has anyone put a new cam in the 3800 N/A or SC engine? How did it turn out? What kind of performance gains did you see? Did the new cam effect the computer? Was the camshaft hard to install?

 

[TRYMY231S]

It gives hella top end. Mike Dye was the first that I know of and have seen personally run in the 12's with no problem. It sounds bad ass too. I have one sitting in my truck; I'm just waiting to get the tranny fixed until I put it in (or do it at the same time). I wanna say it gave him upwards of 30 horse to the wheels.

 

[BuickPower3800]

Do you think you'll be able to pass smog with the cam in the car?

 

[BuickPower3800]

Also how much did it cost to put in?

 

[TRYMY231S]

With all the extra sh!t (gaskets, springs, reatainers, etc.) it should be around $800 (excluding price of the cam). I'm still debating on if I should get it or not.

EDIT: Not sure if it'll pass emission; only one way to find out!

 

[BuickPower3800]

Do you know where I can get a cam for the series 1 motor?

 

[TRYMY231S]

Isn't the series I motor the same as a TR? If not, I have no idea where to get one.

 

[BuickPower3800]

Its basically the same but I think there are slight differences.

 

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Cam--------------------------------$300.00

Hardware
12 Rocker Arm Bolts-------------$13.56
2 Valve Cover Gaskets----------$21.42
1 Crank Pulley Bolt----------------$7.65
1 CAM Sprocket Shaft Bolt ------$4.57
1 GM Assembly Lube--------------$6.85
1 Front Cover Gasket-------------$6.20
1 Intake Gasket Set-------------$41.07
1 Supercharger Gasket-----------$7.46
GM Totals: -----------------------$108.78

The look from Mustang owner------Priceless

 

[BuickPower3800]

Can anyone help me? I need to find a cam and headers for a 1992 Buick Park Avenue with the 3800 series 1 non supercharged
engine.