Checking the CDI engine after 4 races
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Checking the CDI engine after 4 races

So as we told you last time we brought the CDI engine to Kokkolan Autohuolto so Jesse could disassemble it and check what it looked like. After opening the engine nothing seems to have completely broken. The fourth piston shoved some signs of melting. The more worrying thing was that a small part of all…

Back in the Garage
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Back in the Garage

Long time since the last post once again. We had a really busy end to the season first we arranged our own race Venetsia Drifting with Rengasmarket Drift Team here in Kokkola. That took up a lot of our time. After Venetsia drifting we ended our season at Gatebil Mantorp. We had plans to go…

Exhaust manifold variations
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Exhaust manifold variations

There has been some debate about different exhaust manifolds on CDI engines. Some think that longer manifold with colletor is the only way. On the other hand some say that the right way is to get a manifold that is as short as possible. Long exhaust manifold: Those who shout out for long manifold think…

Software developing
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Software developing

Last blog post was about improved fuel system, this time I will take a minute to talk about software modifications. Our OM648 320cdi engine is controlled by Bosch EDC16 engine control unit (ECU). Pretty much everything is controlled electronically on this system. There too many features to list that ECU controls and observes, but here…

First real testing with the om648 (video)
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First real testing with the om648 (video)

This weekend we participated in the car show AutoSaloon, the event was in Turku. We also revealed the new livery for 2015. Read more about the 2015 setup and testing here

OM648 First testing at kemora (video)
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OM648 First testing at kemora (video)

You’ve probably heard all about the testing day but we still like to show more. Enjoy the video, english subtitles on youtube. Read more about the 2015 setup and testing here