400 and 400 Hc
Discussion
brittanytvr said:
Hi,
How to make the difference when you see one? Chassis or engine number, some visible détails?
Thanks
The rules are very simple: If you're selling one, it's an HC. If you're buying one, it isn't.How to make the difference when you see one? Chassis or engine number, some visible détails?
Thanks
Short of stripping the engine there really is no reliable way to tell. (And given the wide variety of aftermarket cams available now even that may not give a black and white answer.)
I have an HC - it has got HC on the log book, on the VIN plate it has HC, badge on plenum says HC (I know anyone can change the badge), last characters on the engine number are HC and when i had the rocker covers off it had double valve springs.
I know all cars are different as this has been covered quite a few times...
I know all cars are different as this has been covered quite a few times...
looked at the power outputs the standard 4 l 240 bhp and the hc 270bhp .i think thats rubbish, ive drove both and the standard drives smoother less shunting .the good thing about the hc ,you have more cam choices when replacing due to the concave pistons .if i had my choice again i would go for a good standard 5l and leave it alone !
Edited by daz the plumber on Friday 9th January 22:31
daz the plumber said:
looked at the power outputs the standard 4 l 240 bhp and the hc 270bhp .i think thats rubbish, ive drove both and the standard drives smoother less shunting .the good thing about the hc ,you have more cam choices when replacing due to the concave pistons .if i had my choice again i would go for a good standard 5l and leave it alone !
There both rubbish figures,but if you drive both cars back to back(healthy ones)you can feel the difference,agreed about the better low speed manners though on the non HC Edited by daz the plumber on Friday 9th January 22:31
it is this one http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/743287.htm
or if you know a fine 4.5 or 5L in this condition, around this budget!
or if you know a fine 4.5 or 5L in this condition, around this budget!
thats a nice looking car ,well looked after and seems thousands have been spent .i don`t like the red leather but for 8k thats some motor ... looks the buis , go for it .less than two years ago that would of been 11k .i wonder if its been re chipped !after driving the 2500 m it will be a rocket .
Edited by daz the plumber on Saturday 10th January 00:39
Edited by daz the plumber on Saturday 10th January 00:42
daz the plumber said:
i know some one who removed the cam from a hc chim and fitted the mc1 cam , he said it drives much better .
Comparisons of most cams against a worn one would undoubtedly be favorable. The higher, rampier cams are also obviously more prone to wear than softer ones. A cam change may well change the whole character of engine, and what work for one (engine or person) may not work for another When it comes to cams you can either take an educated guess/risk or throw yourself at the mercy of say RobRob and try telling him what you want plus the spec of your car. I'd do the latter every time 
That Daddy said:
There both rubbish figures,but if you drive both cars back to back(healthy ones)you can feel the difference,agreed about the better low speed manners though on the non HC
Agreed, I drove a standard and HC and you can feel the difference but the chassis was dog pooh on the HC and great on the std, so went for std and probably spent the same ammount getting power I would have spent on the chassis 
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