Competition engines

TUNING YOUR CAR FOR RACING

Competitive racing engines and tuning your car for racing involve specialized techniques to
enhance performance and competitiveness in racing circuits. Here's a summary of key
points
OBJECTIVE:
The objective for this presentation is to show about the main procedures and features about
tuning your car for racing considering the main fundaments about this class .
TOPICS
✓ Engines
✓ Brakes
✓ Suspenssion
✓ Aerodynamic
Main features for a car modification
Competitive racing and tuning your car involve advanced modifications, precise tuning,
strategic teamwork to optimize performance, reliability, and safety on the track. It's a blend
of engineering precision, technological innovation, and driver skill to achieve success in
competitive racing environments.
Main features for a car modification
Engine Modifications
Air Forced Induction
Engine Management Systems
Chassis and Suspension
Safety and Regulations
Team Collaboration
Testing and Feedback
Continuous Development
Engine modifications is not the principal item to replace or change but is tor most common
The objective is to get more power using some techniques as shown :
Engine modifications leads to get more powerful or at least more efficient combustion.
Then the key is to get or accept more air and fuel using :
Superchargers : IT should be powered mechanically to induce more air pressure in the
admission , this element turns alt 50000 RPM´s and produce approximately 50% more
power.
Engine modifications leads to get more powerful or at least more efficient combustion.
Then the key is to get or accept more air and fuel using :
Air filters : Upgraded air filters are indispensable in racing for boosting engine power by
optimizing airflow, enhancing filtration efficiency, and supporting precise combustion.
Engine modifications leads to get more powerful or at least more efficient combustion.
Then the key is to get or accept more air and fuel using :
Cold air intake kit :Drawing from the concept that colder air is denser than warmer air, it
signifies that colder air holds a higher concentration of essential oxygen, thereby facilitating
more energetic combustion within the engine
Engine modifications leads to get more powerful or at least more efficient combustion.
Then the key is to get or accept more air and fuel using :
Performance Chips: Performance chips are valued for their ability to increase engine
power and horsepower, offering a customizable way to optimize efficiency and combustion
dynamics
Engine modifications leads to get more powerful or at least more efficient combustion.
Then the key is to get or accept more air and fuel using :
Weight reduction : There is not necessary any upgrade from the engine but is clear than
with the same power lightweights' elements goes faster than the heaviest, then remove the
no essentials items
Brakes modifications is one of the main items to upgrade and get more control from your
car :
The objective is to get more safety and increase the performance using some
techniques as shown :
• To replace the original brakes disks with high-performance brake discs (Rotors)
• Using performance brake pads
• Upgrade brake calipers
• Upgrade brake liners and fluids
• Brake cooling
Brake disks or rotors
• Material: Is common to use lightweight and durable materials like high-carbon steel or
carbon-ceramic.
• Heat Dissipation: Is essential to use an efficient heat dissipation to prevent brake fade
during the high extra effort.
• Cross-drilled or Slotted: Is used to get better venting, reducing brake pad glazing and
improving performance in most of the conditions.
Performance Brake Pads
This modification suggest to use high-friction materials that works good in most of the
conditions and temperatures, other features include materials that reduce noise and dust at
the time thar provide a better wear rate and stopping power
Upgrade Brake Calipers
Is the faster way to increase the brake system´s clamping force, usually the brake calipers
use the floating and sliding system, but the fixed calipers use 2-4 pistons each side wich
increase the brake force
Brake Lines and Fluid
Is better to use steel braided tines to improve brake pedal feel and precision by reducing
expansion when the pressure raise.
Using a high-temperature brake fluid with high boiling points to maintain performance
under extreme heat.
When modify and tuning your car's suspension involves several key modifications to
enhance handling, performance, and comfort:
The objective is to get more safety and increase the performance at high speed and bar
roads using some techniques as shown :
• To replace the original springs and use upgraded springs.
• Performance shock absorbers.
• To use any anti-roll bars.
• To use improved alignment adjustments.
• Replace bushings and mounts.
• Chassis bracing and performance alignment and tuning.
.Upgraded springs
Using better spring rate consist in adjusting the stiffness of springs to improve cornering
stability and reduce body roll. You can use lower springs leads to gets a lower vehicle's
center of gravity for better handling and aesthetics.
.Performance shock absorbers.
Adjustable dampers allow for precise adjustments to both compression and rebound
settings, catering to various driving conditions. Gas-charged shocks improve responsiveness
and mitigate fading during intense usage.
.Improve the alignment adjustments:
Is necessary to optimize camber to upgrade the tire contact patch especially for cornering
grip and straight-line stability.
Improve the toe consist in controlling tire wear and handling responsiveness by adjusting
the angle of the tires relative to the vehicle's centerline.
Wind resistance is one of the forces to overcome through power improvements in the car
and it is worth applying several tips:
The objective is to get more safety , achieve better car handling , higher speeds:
• To use splitters and spoilers
• Upgrade underbody aerodynamics
• Rear wings and diffusers
• Upgrade air intake and vents
• Side skirts and air courtains
• Apply weight reduction and balance
Front Splitter and Spoilers
• When add a front splitter is aimed at managing airflow beneath the car, reducing lift,
and enhancing stability at high speeds. The main idea is to regulate downforce levels
based on track conditions.
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