What cam do I have?

360beast · Jul 11th, 2013, 06:11

1986 360 GLE MY85 B200E

I was texting Logan360 and he said he didn't get a torque surge at circa 3K in his GLT B200E where as I do, we though it might be due to different cams. So I was wondering what cam I have and is it any good?
I don't know much about the different types of cams so apologies if my info is a bit vague.

I did a bit of a search online and found the turbobricks page on cams and it says B200E engines came with V cams, any good?

classicswede · Jul 11th, 2013, 08:40

The B230E's came with a V (but when fitted to a GLT a K)

I'm not 100% sure in a 360 but 240's with a B200E have a A cam

360beast · Jul 11th, 2013, 09:09

Here's a link to the turbobricks cam list
http://www.turbobricks.com/resources...ontent=camspec
It says B200E has a V cam.
Perhaps the cams varied from car to car not just the engines.

Logan360 · Jul 11th, 2013, 09:23

We have recently covered cam's on v3m. there are so many different one's its nuts. You have to pull the can cover off and it should be etched on the cam if I'm not mistaken.

classicswede · Jul 12th, 2013, 23:22

The stamp is at the end where the blanking plug is (bulkhead end)

SteveP · Jul 12th, 2013, 23:25

Pretty certain it'll be an A cam. What model year is Logan360's 360? May be due to the 86 MY being higher compression?

Logan360 · Jul 12th, 2013, 23:32

I was told 86 is 9.2:1? which mine is an 86. its in my signature lol may pull it off one day and has a look see. Cam cover leaks minutely too s more reason.

360beast · Jul 12th, 2013, 23:39

Is there a gasket I will need to replace if I remove the cam cover?
I've never really dealt with cams etc so this is new to me.

Logan360 · Jul 13th, 2013, 04:27

Use some of that gasket glue stuff

TonyS9 · Jul 20th, 2013, 16:54

A UK 86 GLT would 10:1, the last high compression injection year, unless it was a special country requirement for very low octane. Carb continued with high compression until 87.

Makes a huge difference at near tickover along with the more advanced ignition. You don't need revs to pull off (1000 is enough for a strong pull of the mark). I kept stalling the 87 360 GLT, 940 Turbo and 323i after having driving the 87 360 GLE for so long.

They kept the same overall power in the low compression version by changing the cam and moving the power band up the revs with more dwell and lift. There is a table about somewhere with all the figures.

B200E on a 360 is not the same as a 700/900 B200E. You can't use the short engine code to determine the cam or compression. You need an 2nd letter (eg B200EO).

low compression cam is A cam. high compression K, I think, might be the other way round or different again for injection.

Jul 11th, 2013, 06:11	#1
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 20:35 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	What cam do I have? 1986 360 GLE MY85 B200E I was texting Logan360 and he said he didn't get a torque surge at circa 3K in his GLT B200E where as I do, we though it might be due to different cams. So I was wondering what cam I have and is it any good? I don't know much about the different types of cams so apologies if my info is a bit vague. I did a bit of a search online and found the turbobricks page on cams and it says B200E engines came with V cams, any good? Last edited by 360beast; Jul 11th, 2013 at 06:13.

Jul 11th, 2013, 08:40	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The B230E's came with a V (but when fitted to a GLT a K) I'm not 100% sure in a 360 but 240's with a B200E have a A cam __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jul 11th, 2013, 09:23	#4
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	We have recently covered cam's on v3m. there are so many different one's its nuts. You have to pull the can cover off and it should be etched on the cam if I'm not mistaken. __________________ Own (NEW!! 97 960 top spec, 96 855 T5), 97 royal blue Volvo S90, 86 white 360GLT, 96 Volvo 850R black, 95 960 owned, 89 carolla, 94 940Tic, mitsi GTO TT, Volvo 850 turbo, 9 360GLTs, R32 skyline, 360GL hatch, 1984 Toyota corona

Jul 12th, 2013, 23:22	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The stamp is at the end where the blanking plug is (bulkhead end) __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jul 12th, 2013, 23:32	#7
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	I was told 86 is 9.2:1? which mine is an 86. its in my signature lol may pull it off one day and has a look see. Cam cover leaks minutely too s more reason. __________________ Own (NEW!! 97 960 top spec, 96 855 T5), 97 royal blue Volvo S90, 86 white 360GLT, 96 Volvo 850R black, 95 960 owned, 89 carolla, 94 940Tic, mitsi GTO TT, Volvo 850 turbo, 9 360GLTs, R32 skyline, 360GL hatch, 1984 Toyota corona

Jul 11th, 2013, 09:09	#3
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 20:35 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Here's a link to the turbobricks cam list http://www.turbobricks.com/resources...ontent=camspec It says B200E has a V cam. Perhaps the cams varied from car to car not just the engines.

Jul 12th, 2013, 23:25	#6
SteveP 300 Maniac Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:31 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Coventry View Photos By: SteveP	Pretty certain it'll be an A cam. What model year is Logan360's 360? May be due to the 86 MY being higher compression?

Jul 12th, 2013, 23:39	#8
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 20:35 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Is there a gasket I will need to replace if I remove the cam cover? I've never really dealt with cams etc so this is new to me.

Jul 13th, 2013, 04:27	#9
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	Use some of that gasket glue stuff __________________ Own (NEW!! 97 960 top spec, 96 855 T5), 97 royal blue Volvo S90, 86 white 360GLT, 96 Volvo 850R black, 95 960 owned, 89 carolla, 94 940Tic, mitsi GTO TT, Volvo 850 turbo, 9 360GLTs, R32 skyline, 360GL hatch, 1984 Toyota corona

Jul 20th, 2013, 16:54	#10
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	A UK 86 GLT would 10:1, the last high compression injection year, unless it was a special country requirement for very low octane. Carb continued with high compression until 87. Makes a huge difference at near tickover along with the more advanced ignition. You don't need revs to pull off (1000 is enough for a strong pull of the mark). I kept stalling the 87 360 GLT, 940 Turbo and 323i after having driving the 87 360 GLE for so long. They kept the same overall power in the low compression version by changing the cam and moving the power band up the revs with more dwell and lift. There is a table about somewhere with all the figures. B200E on a 360 is not the same as a 700/900 B200E. You can't use the short engine code to determine the cam or compression. You need an 2nd letter (eg B200EO). low compression cam is A cam. high compression K, I think, might be the other way round or different again for injection.

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