New engine, new luck. For the 2024 season, I have had a completely new Renault Alpine 807 engine built up by a German Renault Alpine specialist company. The target is 150+ hp. Commissioning on the dyno will follow in March. The roll-out is scheduled for April 4th in Zolder, Belgium. The first race will be the Spa Summer Classic from April 25th to 28th.
To complement the new engine, I have ordered a new differential with a shorter gear ratio, which should be delivered at the end of February. Together with the Quaife locking diff, the Renault 395 five-speed gearbox should finally be race-ready, then. I also have a few other new parts made or in the pipeline:
1. new exhaust manifold from Banks to replace the old ugly monstrosity (if the new one is no worse on the dyno)
2. CNC-machined aluminum pulley for the camshaft from Kelvedon
3. CNC-machined aluminum alternator bracket engineered by myself
As soon as the gearbox with the new differential is completed and installed again, I will show a few photos here. I believe that the new exhaust will significantly enhance the optical impression of the engine compartment. But for now, we'll have to make do with the sight of the engine in the stand. The differential has unfortunately caused a delay in my work due to the production time of 6 months. I've been very impatient for weeks now and can hardly wait any longer.
