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1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham, 3.8 A
Tun E-Up - V8 (CANADA): Specifications
1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham, 3.8 ASECTION Specifications
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Degrees BTDC @ RPM |
|---|---|
| 5.0L | 4 @ 500 |
| 5.7L | 2 @ 600 |
FAST IDLE RPM SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Degrees BTDC @ RPM | |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0L | ||
| Auto Trans | 1850 | |
| Man Trans | 1500 | |
| 5.7L | 1850 | |
CURB IDLE RPM SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Degrees BTDC @ RPM | |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0L | ||
| Auto Trans | 550 | |
| Man Trans | 650 | |
| 5.7L | 600 | |
PROPANE ENRICHED RPM SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | RPM | |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0L | ||
| Auto Trans | 570-610 | |
| Man Trans | 710-750 | |
| 5.7L | 620-650 | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.