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by Sonus
Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub
Replies: 36
Views: 7917

Re: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub

Hi I was always told many years ago but I think it is good advice, If you are going to tune a car then you should start with the brakes, then the suspension, then the steering and finally do the engine. This advice does not include any racing requirements wanted by a particular track. Hope this is ...
by Sonus
Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub
Replies: 36
Views: 7917

Re: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub

3d printed mock up inlet manifold for Weber IDF carburetors
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by Sonus
Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:48 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub
Replies: 36
Views: 7917

Re: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub

3d printed inlet runners for fuel injection.
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Will have a plenum on top of the runners with throttle body
by Sonus
Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:44 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub
Replies: 36
Views: 7917

Re: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub

Cam follower gallery with stock camshaft size and follower on the right hand side and 0.9" Ford Y-block followers and modified camshaft on the left.
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by Sonus
Mon May 10, 2021 6:55 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub
Replies: 36
Views: 7917

Re: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub

I am currently 3d printing my intake manifolds to check fitment and accuracy of my modell.

I have posted pictures on the Daimler V8 facebook page.
by Sonus
Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub
Replies: 36
Views: 7917

Re: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub

Andrew Carpenter posted these pictures of a Tecalemit Jackson mechanical fuel injection system for the Daimler V8 on Facebook. Tecalemit Jackson injection for Daimler V8_2.jpg Tecalemit Jackson fuelinjection for Diamler V8.jpg Posting these pictures cleared with Andrew He has some additional informa...
by Sonus
Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:28 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub
Replies: 36
Views: 7917

Re: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub

Feathers wrote: Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:31 pm Here is the original Hilborn drawing dated 10-31-61.
Thanks! That is awesome of you to share!
by Sonus
Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub
Replies: 36
Views: 7917

Re: Daimler V8 Performance tuning - knowledge hub

2016-09-23 18.03.59.jpg Porsche 924 inlet manifold gasket placed on top of Daimler V8 inlet gasket 🤔 Porsche 924 has the engine slanted over by 45 degrees and Pierce Manifolds make one to fit dual 40DCOEs https://www.piercemanifolds.com/MANIFOLD_PO_24_99004_924_p/99004.924.htm This could quite easi...