Skoda Octavia Mk1 Turbo

Skoda Octavia Mk1 Turbo

While writing this review, we are impatiently waiting the turn of this turbocharged Octavia to go on the dyno for its dyno test…!

The engine is fitted with a Garrett GT3071 turbocharger, strapped to a SPA exhaust manifold. The wastegate is a 38mm TiAL unit, the intercooler is made by Precision and the blow-off valve is of vent-to-atmosphere style.

For the engine to run reliably we have installed JE pistons and rods while the engine ECU will run on a Unitronic tune.

With 2.2 bar of boost pressure, this dyno run is expected to be very interesting! More from the car when we have the results from the dyno!

Mazda MX-5 NC Turbo

Mazda MX-5 NC Turbo

The car came to our workshop with an engine problem which was originally caused by oil starvation.

The source of the problem was soon found to be an oil supply pipe that failed, resulting in the turbocharged engine to lose oil pressure.

The engine was removed from the car and was disassembled in order to understand which components were damaged and would need to be replaced for a complete repair. Meticulously examining the engine, we decided that the crankshaft, the crankshaft bearings and the connecting rod bearings needed replacement. 

In addition to this, the car’s owner supplied and asked us to install new, reinforced connecting rods which required machining and lathing to properly fit and ensure trouble-free operation when the engine was put together again. New ARP studs were also installed, the oil pump was replaced with a new unit and the piston rings were also replaced with new ones.

BMW E36 V10

BMW E36 V10

The beginning of this project was to build a competitive drift car based on a BMW E36 3-series chassis and a V10 engine. The engine that was chosen is the V10 unit that powers the BMW M6 and the gearbox is a six-speed manual from an other BMW model.

As a first step, the engine was disassembled to assess its condition. The engine was thoroughly examined (pistons, valves etc.) and was found to be in very good condition overall, so the project moved on to the next step of installing the engine on the car. To allow for the installation, numerous modifications had to be made to the front part of the chassis, and after a great deal of checking, measuring, and checking again, the E36 body was ready to accept the V10 engine. To make the car’s electric systems work a custom wiring harness was made and a standalone ECU was installed.

The six-speed gearbox was mated to the engine and a new driveshaft was fabricated to fit the dimensions of the E36 chassis. The differential installed was a KAAZ LSD mated to a short crown and pinion set. Aiming to make the car as good as possible in drifting, the steering system was improved by installing custom-made suspension wishbones and a quicker steering rack. In addition, an adjustable KW suspension and a hydraulic handbrake were also installed.

To ensure sufficient cooling for the engine, a custom radiator and oil cooler were fabricated and installed, and a complete exhaust system was designed and installed to avoid any free up the engine’s power.

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