New Mufflers
Posted on 2010-02-18 by Alessio Simi (Engine team leader)
 This year the ET3 will have a new muffler! It's a special component, designed for the competitions. We can't wait to hear the new sound. Thanks to LeoVince SBK for the collaboration. |
New Intake System
Posted on 2010-02-09 by Alessio Simi (Engine team leader)
 The first prototype of the ET3 intake system was built and is just arrived here.
Now we're ready to test it at the flow bench. Thanks to Magneti Marelli Powertrain for this realization. |
Changing the pitch of a muffler in one step
Posted on 2009-09-01 by Lapo Filippo Mori (Team captain)
 We weren't happy about the pitch of our muffler so we decided to stress it enough to make a hole in it. Now it sings like crazy. To many miles on the test track! |
Nice to hear from you!
Posted on 2009-07-18 by Francesco Lenzi (Team co-captain)
 Our engine sung again this morning... Just a couple of short melodies 'cause it's better to investigate a bit further possible reasons of malfunctioning... Our engine division will work it out soon. But it's a pleasant piece of news, isn't it? |
Last roar?
Posted on 2009-07-17 by Francesco Lenzi (Team co-captain)
 Follow the last road test of ET2ev. You can find nice videos on our media section. Actually, it could be the last roar of our engine... after test at the Expo area it sounded not s... [Read all] |
E-Team …. Sea way
Posted on 2009-07-16 by Alessio Simi (Engine team leader)
 An E-Team delegation has been received by Italian Coast Guard, during Notte Lido Blu in Lido di Camaiore, boarding the life raft.
When the aerodynamics members found that out, they started to build a copy in rubber and fiberglass for E-Team... [Read all] |
Tuning and overtuning
Posted on 2009-06-13 by Lapo Filippo Mori (Team captain)
 Our engine experts are working around the clock to impress everyone with our engine tuning. The Aprilia RX 550 is very happy to sing like crazy on the bench. |
Heat Exchangers and Fans
Posted on 2009-06-06 by Alessio Simi (Engine team leader)
 Finally the heat exchangers and the fans have been chosen. Moreover, the exchangers position on the car has been defined (thanks to “Frame-man”, “Aerodynamic-man” and “Layout-man”).
Differently from ET1, the ET2ev wi... [Read all] |
Fuel Check Valve
Posted on 2009-06-01 by Alessio Simi (Engine team leader)
 The TPV 8 tank valve from Newton Equipment is arrived few days ago.
This valve will be mounted on fuel tank to prevent fuel leakage during tilt test, and will also ventilate the tank when engine is running.
Thanks to Newton Equipment for the suppor... [Read all] |
Too much Power?
Posted on 2009-06-01 by Alessio Simi (Engine team leader)
.jpg) More fuel? More spark advance?
During the last session on the dyno test, we’ve had a “little” problem at mufflers… We know the cause: too much power!!!!
Don’t worry, be happy…. The new mufflers will be ready very soon, so we can start ... [Read all] |
The missing part
Posted on 2009-05-25 by Alessio Simi (Engine team leader)
 Finally, the flange is arrived!
What is it? It’s the interface between the engine and the dyno…(a little bit necessary....?) |
The Engine…………………runs!!!!!
Posted on 2009-05-25 by Alessio Simi (Engine team leader)
 The new Aprilia 550 engine has been installed on the dyno, with new intake and exhaust system. The team has worked “only” 9 hours non-stop without have lunch…but at the end, at first start the engine has runned!!!
And now, an hard “lovely”... [Read all] |
New Intake System
Posted on 2009-05-12 by Alessio Simi (Engine team leader)
 The new plenum is... ready!!!!!!!!
And also the restrictor!
Our Engine will now undergo testing.
More news will be posted soon! |
Exhaust System
Posted on 2009-05-12 by Alessio Simi (Engine team leader)
 Do you like our new exhaust system?
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