Edelbrock Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Buick 231-252 Even Fire V6
350-5487



Items You Need
Buick
Duration Advertised | 280° Intake/290° Exhaust |
Duration @ .050'' | 204° Intake/214° Exhaust |
Lift @ Valve | .448'' Intake/.472'' Exhaust |
Lift @ Cam | .280'' Intake/.295'' Exhaust |
Lobe Separation Angle | 112° |
Intake Centerline | 107° |
Intake Timing @ .050" | Â Open 5° ATDC Â Close 29° ABDC |
Exhaust Timing @ .050" | Â Open 44° BBDC Â Close 10° BTDC |
Vacuum @ 1000RPM Idle | 15" |
INSTALLATION NOTES:
Specifications:
Edelbrock Performer-Plus Camshaft Kits are designed for optimum torque from the low end to midrange. Performer-Plus Camshafts match Performer Manifolds for vehicles operating from off-idle to 5500 RPM. They are smooth-idling cams for daily drivers, trucks, vans, RVs, and 4x4s. You can expect major improvement in throttle response and torque. All camshafts come with flat tappet lifters (except for cams designed for use with stock roller lifters), assembly lube, and instructions. Try one of the many Edelbrock cam and lifter kits available to build horsepower and torque.
Does Edelbrock 5487 fit your vehicle?
1980 BUICK LESABRE
- Liter: 3.8
- SubModel: LIMITED
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 231
- Engine Type: V6 ( 3.8L / 231 )
- Engine Vin: A
1982 BUICK REGAL
- Liter: 4.1
- SubModel: ESTATE WAGON
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 252
- Engine Type: V6 ( 4.1L / 252 )
- Engine Vin: 4
1981 BUICK LESABRE
- Liter: 4.1
- SubModel: SPORT
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 252
- Engine Type: V6 ( 4.1L / 252 )
- Engine Vin: 4
1981 BUICK REGAL
- Liter: 3.8
- SubModel: LIMITED
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 231
- Engine Type: V6 ( 3.8L / 231 )
- Engine Vin: A
1979 BUICK CENTURY
- Liter: 3.8
- SubModel: SPECIAL
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 231
- Engine Type: V6 ( 3.8L / 231 )
- Engine Vin: 2
1981 BUICK LESABRE
- Liter: 3.8
- SubModel: SPORT
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 231
- Engine Type: V6 ( 3.8L / 231 )
- Engine Vin: A
1984 BUICK RIVIERA
- Liter: 4.1
- SubModel: LUXURY
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 252
- Engine Type: V6 ( 4.1L / 252 )
- Engine Vin: 4
1984 BUICK RIVIERA
- Liter: 4.1
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 252
- Engine Type: V6 ( 4.1L / 252 )
- Engine Vin: 4
1979 BUICK CENTURY
- Liter: 3.8
- SubModel: CUSTOM
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 231
- Engine Type: V6 ( 3.8L / 231 )
- Engine Vin: A
1981 BUICK RIVIERA
- Liter: 4.1
- SubModel: T-TYPE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 252
- Engine Type: V6 ( 4.1L / 252 )
- Engine Vin: 4
1979 BUICK SKYLARK
- Liter: 3.8
- SubModel: CUSTOM
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 231
- Engine Type: V6 ( 3.8L / 231 )
- Engine Vin: A
1981 BUICK CENTURY
- Liter: 3.8
- SubModel: SPORT
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd.; Off-Idle-5500rpm; Adv. Dur. 280 deg. Int/290 deg. Exh; Valve Lift 0.448 Int/0.472 Exh.;Engines Transplanted Into Uncontrolled/Pre-Pollution Vehicle; For No Computer-Controlled Vehicles~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 231
- Engine Type: V6 ( 3.8L / 231 )
- Engine Vin: A
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