GTE Engineering

Aston Martin Race Car
Engine Replacement

An engine replacement project for an Aston Martin racing car, documented in the GTE Engineering workshop.

Aston Martin number 505 race car on the GTE blue background

The diagnosis

Investigating an engine knock.

This Aston Martin racing car came to GTE with a knocking sound. We investigated with a digital vacuum check, compression testing and cylinder leak-down testing. After reviewing the situation with the racing team, we decided to proceed with an additional engine.

Supplying and installing the engine.

GTE supplied and installed the engine for the team. The photographs show the race car and engine assembly during the workshop project.

Aston Martin racing car on a lift with an engine assembly beneath it — The race car raised in the workshop, with an engine assembly below.

Engine assembly secured in a wooden shipping crate — An engine assembly secured for transport.

Clutch and Sportshift (ASM) tuning.

The car also had clutch and Sportshift (ASM) concerns. GTE reprogrammed the ASM and tuned the Sportshift system for this car. Together with PEGA Clutch® and our workshop services, the result was seamless shifting without the previous banging.