Hello guys,
after luckily getting into possession of a historic 1750 GTAm Monosleeve engine block with crankshaft some time ago, it was clear to me that I wanted to build a historically correct engine out of it.
With very good replica parts such as testa stretta heads, oil pumps, distributors, etc. now available, getting a competitively powered GTAm engine for your project is relatively easy.
However, even after a long search, I have not been able to find any reasonable guillotine parts neither original nor as replica for my project. As the use of carburetors is out of the question for me (Anyone who could ever look into the open bonnet of a genuine GtAm with original injection and airbox, knows for sure what I mean), I decided to start such a replica project myself. Thanks to about 2 years of tireless help from two friendly engineers, the whole thing is now slowly in the final phase with the production of a small series for owners of such vehicles, which also either have no historical injection, or no longer want to trust the original magnesium unit.
As apart from the most original optics, the technical meaning was in the foreground, we tirelessly sorted out technical key datas.
In the end, the following kit was found:
-CAD designed and CNC machined guillotine made of high-strength aluminum which ensures a wear-free and absolutely accurate guidance of the slide
-Fiberglass Airbox in original optics, but with slightly larger volume for maximum suction.
-Historically correct and very compact mechanical Lucas reproduction metering unit with correct adapter for mounting on the front cover of the engine as with the original vehicles
High pressure fuel supply incl all pumps, catch tank, pressure regulators and filters up to the appropriate injectors.
Shortly I will post more pictures of the current status of the project, unfortunately I currently have only some of the beginnings and the first 3d printing prototype and the pump adapter.
after luckily getting into possession of a historic 1750 GTAm Monosleeve engine block with crankshaft some time ago, it was clear to me that I wanted to build a historically correct engine out of it.
With very good replica parts such as testa stretta heads, oil pumps, distributors, etc. now available, getting a competitively powered GTAm engine for your project is relatively easy.
However, even after a long search, I have not been able to find any reasonable guillotine parts neither original nor as replica for my project. As the use of carburetors is out of the question for me (Anyone who could ever look into the open bonnet of a genuine GtAm with original injection and airbox, knows for sure what I mean), I decided to start such a replica project myself. Thanks to about 2 years of tireless help from two friendly engineers, the whole thing is now slowly in the final phase with the production of a small series for owners of such vehicles, which also either have no historical injection, or no longer want to trust the original magnesium unit.
As apart from the most original optics, the technical meaning was in the foreground, we tirelessly sorted out technical key datas.
In the end, the following kit was found:
-CAD designed and CNC machined guillotine made of high-strength aluminum which ensures a wear-free and absolutely accurate guidance of the slide
-Fiberglass Airbox in original optics, but with slightly larger volume for maximum suction.
-Historically correct and very compact mechanical Lucas reproduction metering unit with correct adapter for mounting on the front cover of the engine as with the original vehicles
High pressure fuel supply incl all pumps, catch tank, pressure regulators and filters up to the appropriate injectors.
Shortly I will post more pictures of the current status of the project, unfortunately I currently have only some of the beginnings and the first 3d printing prototype and the pump adapter.
