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

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

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

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…