Has anyone got a stealth cam?

[4535jacks]

My chim 400 is starting to show early signs of cam wear. Ive spoken to the guys at V8 developments and they recommend a stealth cam (or fast road cam), has anyone got one of these cams?
Does it hinder slow speed drivability?
Were there noticeable performance increases? (if so, do you have any figures?)
Would you recommend the cam upgrade and would you recommend V8 developments?

Thanks
Gary

[daz the plumber]

hi, i had a mc1 cam fitted at v8 developments, car runs a treat, i allso fitted a new k&n airfilter, smooth bore act induction kit and carbon trumpets .the car goes like the wind from take of , i cant see why you need the high lift cam as you only gain power at very high revs . daz

[Chimjunkie]

I've got a Stealth and it is a stonkingly good cam. Think Quinny was the original customer for this design to give more mid range grunt. The low range driveability is very good. But i had my engine remapped by Mr. Adams which may have helped a lot with that... V8D top place. Great guys.

[sparkythecat]

4535jacks said:

My chim 400 is starting to show early signs of cam wear.

At the risk of sounding a bit thick, what are the early signs of cam wear?

[blueyonder]

I had the MC1 cam from V8D fitted by Neil Garner. MC1 was a good compramise between standard & stealth so went for it. Pleased with it...very eager as you increase through the revs...particularly from 3k onwards!

[Johno]

I had an MC1, now run a stealth, although with larger injectors, Emerald etc . .

The stealth cam is awesome, my car is putting out 280 lbsft at 2000rpm and it just climbs from there through to 4500rpm.

It is not as wild as a 404 and gives fantastic mid range and driveability without the overlap issues of wilder cams (which can be mapped out these days)so it idles nicely and it fine for driving around in town if required. In addition with the torque it pulls in any gear

Much prefer it to the MC1, although I have not driven a well mapped 404H or 404M.

I think Rob has designed an awesome cam, that certainly delivers exactly what I was after. I've had mine in for over 10k miles and nearly 2yrs now and love it.

[That Daddy]

I want my next cam to make my motor idle like thishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYBPQP-H0fY&NR=... i dont do much suburb drivingthis is one sweet RV8,notice the how quick this motor spins upi know i know its not just the cami would settle for the complete motor

Edited by That Daddy on Sunday 13th April 11:08

[Ubernoober]

[quote=That Daddy]I want my next cam to make my motor idle like thishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYBPQP-H0fY&NR=... quote]

That's how mine sounds when I first start it on cold mornings, like it's a tad cross - always makes me think of my Dad - he used to sound just as pissed-off and sore-headed when he woke up!

[That Daddy]

Ubernoober said:

That Daddy said:

I want my next cam to make my motor idle like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYBPQP-H0fY&NR=... quote]

That's how mine sounds when I first start it on cold mornings, like it's a tad cross - always makes me think of my Dad - he used to sound just as pissed-off and sore-headed when he woke up!

mine as the nice lumpy HC spikey cam idle,but,,,,,,,,,,,i wantMORE,i have had very cammy engines in the past and can live with the off cam running its the on cam explosion on/off switch i like.

Edited by That Daddy on Sunday 13th April 13:30