JPR AutoSports

An update to those of you interested in some of the car projects. We are working hard to prepare for the 2011 season. Let’s get started:

Engine:

Oil cooling and management: we are working with a well known manufacturer that has developed custom racing pans for some of the biggest names in racing. The Evo X will have a bigger pan that will help keep oil temps low, as well as a system to protect the engine at start up and in the event that G forces are high enough to cause a loss in oil pressure. The car should be done this week. Once we have the car back and are authorized to do (yes it is secret) we’ll post pictures.

Cams and Springs:
EFI Logics will be tuning the car again for the upcoming season. Chris is an exceptionally gifted tuner and has done a great job at finding that balance between performance and reliability. In an effort to provide greater flexibility with different fuel octanes and tracks we are looking at GSC cams and their newly designed beehive springs. These are state of the art cams with a very aggressive profile for racing which should allow us to run lower octane and boost levels for the same power levels.

We are looking at different manifold solutions as well. The intention is not to make more power then in 2010 but produce the same power over a broader rpm range, at lower boost levels, on lower octane. All good and we are excited about getting the car to EFI Logics to start this work.

Radiator:
A flush as part of the season prep but also an opportunity to install a Mishimoto racing radiator and hoses. More efficient then the oem radiator, the Mishimoto radiator should help lower engine temps in race conditions.

All very exciting and a good start. Next up is Cage design and suspension work.