DJR's motors

[djrfan1]

Does anybody know why DJR were blowing their motors when they were close to the pointy end of the field? Have the changed engines because of it?

 

[Bigcol]

quote:Originally posted by djrfan1

Does anybody know why DJR were blowing their motors when they were close to the pointy end of the field? Have the changed engines because of it?

Don't know how true this is but i heard they were trialling 8mm connecting rod bolt's instead of 10mm to cut down on internal weight.Perhaps we could get an insight into this from the engine builder????[?]

 

[Doug]

Hi DJRFAN1 :Steve Chalker, DJR General Manager came back to me with this answer to your question:
"The engines were blowing and generally misbehaving,aka Bathurst, due to some mapping issues. This has now been solved."
I hope this helps.

 

[djrfan1]

It was disheartening & nearly brought me to tears every time it happened because on nearly every occasion 1 or both cars were headed for a top 5 finish. Classic example was Pukekohe.

I'm not mechanically minded, but by mapping what do they mean? Not enough oil getting through?

Some of the knockers were blaming the way Steve & Max were driving their cars. They're both brilliant drivers & it's a shame to see Max go.

I saw Luffy driving the MGF at Oran Park, & if he drives & wins with that much of a margin in the V8s the opposition might as well pack their bongos & go home.

 

[McGyver]

djr fan1, mapping has all got to do with the computer, the problem would have been a real brain teaser.

 

[djrfan1]

It robbed DJR of a few podium finishes[V]. The most memorable was Steve at Pukekohe - 5th position, motor expired, new engine for final race & he still finished 17th. He was on fire that weekend.