The 348 Le Mans engine is here by angelis

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I don't think they used a filter system at all. They had a carbon box placed over it to protect it from debris. See pic below.

I'm thinking maybe create a filter box to that size and fixing it to the engine lid. So when the lid is raides, the TB's/velocity stacks can be seen???

This still means that the engine is taking in warm air.

Perhaps stick a pipe from the aircon into the filter box????

Engine pumps out 480bhp with a rev limit to 9,400. The plan is to reduce it to 450bhp and 8,500rpm using 97 octane fuel.

I'm also installing...

- Motec M800 ECU
- Racelogic traction control system
- Quantum Racing adjustable dampers & springs

I already have 6 pot AP ARcing brakes at the front with an option to replace with carbon discs.

More info here: Look what I got

12-12-2009

Met up with Raj today and we discussed what we are going to do.

We are probably going to replace the engine lid with a custom designed glass hatch. Similar to teh 360 spider engine lid.

We also considered the possibility of creating an F40 rear hatch as well with a vent in the roof to pump cold air into the engine. Aerodynamics may be a problem, but the Koenig 348's had a similar configuration. If we go down this route, we'll mock up some pieces out of plywood and put the car in a smoke/wind room to see the effect.

12-17-2009

Still sorting out bits and pieces we need for the forthcoming work.

Everything has progressed significantly from what we were originally going to do. ie: do a few mods and stick the engine in.

We've now decided to replace all the electrical componenets with state of the art equipement. It's going to be a bigger project, more $$$ spent but hopefully with a bigger reward at the end. We may now be looking at over 500bhp from the engine in it's raw state.

Raj and I visited DC electronics today (www.wiringlooms.com) and discussed the project with the owner David. He'll be supplying the Motec and other items for the engine and is a mine of information. It's great to have someone with such knowledge on board.

I'm also going to be installing a power steering system as well. Had a test of it at David's workshop and it's a fantastic bit of kit.

Yep, we're going to have multiple set ups with the Motec. All changeable via a switch in the car.

1. Scuderia buster (Full power)
2. Hot chili special (flames out the back)
3. Fast road
4. 355 special (for posing only)

Unfortunatly due to old age and a bad neck, I have been forced to get some power assistance.

However, this system is used on some current Le Mans racers. It is an adjustable system and can be switched off.  http://www.wiringlooms.com/EPAS.aspx

So stick that where the sun don't shine!! Na na na naaa na