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Making the best even better
Hutson Engineering offer a comprehensive range of upgrades and enhancements for Aston Martin and Lagonda.
We can tailor packages to suit the exact requirements for Aston Martin owners to enhance the usability and enjoyment of their cherished vehicles. Modifications are carried out to increase performance and durability whilst preserving the original characteristics and appearance of the engine.
All our engine builds are underpinned with precise machining to exacting tolerances, balancing of rotating and reciprocating components to a very high level of accuracy, parts, that are proven and of the highest possible quality and a meticulous attention to detail during assembly. With these underpinnings in place, we can push the limitations of what can be achieved in terms of power and torque, durability and fuel efficiency.
For DB2, DB2/4 and DB2/4MKIII we have a variety of potential improvements such as Weber or 3 S.U carburettor conversions, gas flowed performance cylinder heads, and a variety of camshaft profiles to suit varying levels of driver engagement. Or how about twin plug alloy heads to stand out from the crowd, race specification crankshafts capable of 8,000 RPM and beyond in race trim, or even an alloy cylinder block with a modern main bearing design.
All worthy of consideration when embarking on a project, but drive-ability and refinement can often be overlooked when seeking ultimate performance.
We consult with our clients and get a “feel” of what is required, we can then use our extensive experience to bring together the ingredients that combine into a package that meets the owner’s requirements.
Here we begin to delve into further options of what is achievable with your Aston martin engine.
With decades of experience in trying almost every conceivable option, we are experienced enough to know whet works, and what doesn’t!
Capacity increases most favoured are 4.2 and 4.7L. One area that all other marque specialist overlook is what can be achieved with a scientifically designed crankshaft. This opens a new era of what is available in terms of performance and driver enhancement. Smother, higher revving engines with increased longevity due to reduced internal stresses.
Options for camshafts, twin plug and performance cylinder heads. Modern EFI conversions, this list is almost endless.
The 6.3 and 7.0L upgrades have been around for a long time, now also available are capacity increases to 5.7L and 6.0L.
The 5.7 is proving increasingly popular, as the liner bore size is increased without any alterations to the main casting of the cylinder block.
The 6.0L upgrade should not be ignored, as with the 5.7L the original crank is used, but the main body of the cylinder block is extensively machined to accept the much larger liners.
Cylinder head gas flowing, combined with uprated cams, to vantage or X-pack should also be considered, along with an increase in exhaust and inlet manifold sizes.
In days gone by, the only option to increase breathing from the inlet & fuelling side was to increase carb sizes form the 42mm to 48mm, we now have the option to fit a fully sequential, modern EFI system. The system is discreet, refined and reliable. Once fitted, the yearly tune up will not be required, even after a period of winter hibernation.
Low Rotational Inertia. This is the hallmark of a responsive engine, quick to increase and decrease RPM as the driver desires. KBD, Dynamics Ltd
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