Higher pressure and more fuel volume!
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Higher pressure and more fuel volume!

ByJesse Haapala

Original high pressure pump (HPP) will not be able to maintain selected pressure level if we increase the amount of fuel going it to the engine. That is why we needed to find bigger HPP. Mercedes 400cdi has one that fits our 320cdi pretty easily.  It is capable of producing bigger fuel volume at same…

Kemora test-day
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Kemora test-day

ByJoni Uunila

We have already driven the car in the bench a couple of times to test the mechanical functions but the engine map is to far of the chart to get it right in the bench. Therefore we decided to go to the local race-track, Kemora, for a couple of setup-laps. The car with the current…

Modifications to the OM648 engine
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Modifications to the OM648 engine

ByJesse Haapala

Because this is a new engine for us, we don’t know the weak spots of it yet. Those will come up later fo sure, but we decided to strengthen the block a bit with griddle plate and ARP bolts. Hard bolts from ARP was used to secure connection rods to crank shaft. Hopefully we can…
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The weeks before and after the startup

ByJoni Uunila

It’s been a busy winter and we haven’t really updated you enough. Heres a quick recap of the last week and the first burnout video with the new engine 🙂 You will get more posts about the specifics of the engine as Jesse have the time to write em.

Old dog is learning new tricks for year 2015!
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Old dog is learning new tricks for year 2015!

ByJesse Haapala

After having major problems on season 2014, we decided to make big changes for upcoming season. Biggest problem was the engine, so that needed the biggest changes. OM606 could not keep up with the competitors, so it had to be replaced for 2015 season. We did consider many options between engine manufacturers and models. MB…