Updated Cam for CV8

[91964]

Obviously up “rated” cam (thank you spell check!!)

I’ve spent a bit of time reading various threads and am non the wiser.
My cv8 has headers/highflo cats/exhaust and intake kit already and I would like to fit a cam. Nothing too crazy but it’s not a daily driver so would like a bit more character and performance.
Does anyone know what the “go to” cam kit is for this? And also where to get it now monkfish is no more?
Thanks

Edited by 91964 on Tuesday 30th January 20:56

[91964]

That’s cool! I think STR would be my first choice if I had to pick at random. Im guessing he can map it in? As for the cam itself. Comp cams? It’s about the only one in uk if I google it. Cheap kits in US but I’ve no idea on quality or severity of tune. Would rather pay what’s needed for a known result.

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fred bloggs said:

I got a full kit from hawks motorsport in the states. Cam/ dual springs/retainers/stem seals, gaskets, pushrods, everything to do the whole job.
Its not a hard job and took about 4 hours in total.

They do the kit with any cam you want .I went with a 230/236.

That’s awesome work, 4 Hours!!! Will give that supplier a look thanks

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maccavvy said:

i thought about doing the same and got a quote from texas speed. ive been following them for a while and they seem to know their stuff.

remember in the USA ls engines are a daily thing for them... its over here very few know about them

i decided to get a similar result by lowering the final drive instead of tinkering with the engine

Thats an interesting option! What diff did you go for and if you don’t mind me asking, what did this cost? The gearing is crazy and I can imagine a lower ratio would make it feel much more lively

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Janosh said:

3.9 gear is the usual route for shorter gearing, it makes the whole gearbox more usable. The car will sit at around 2k rpm @ 70mph, rather than 1.5k which it probably does at the moment.

The shorter diff is a great upgrade (I had one in my CV8) although it obviously doesn't give you the noise of a cam

Thanks for this info. To be honest I’m happy with the noise the car makes now, I’m just looking to give it a bit more character for how I use it which is blasting about on a and B roads. The diff might answer this!
Any ideas on parts suppliers and costs?

[91964]

We’ll dispose the thread title I’m sold on the diff idea! Any recommend suppliers? Any U.K.?

[91964]

Hi guys, Found a used monkfish built one. Is £1750 a fair price? Never bought one before so just want to be sure. Ta