Group ND Specific Requirements

Proposed specifically for the new ND group only

[c] Engines Reciprocating

Group ND Proposal


Engine Block and related

The engine block may be original for the model or changed to a later casting/version from the same manufacturer of the vehicle model, provided it :-

  • Is made from the same type of material, eg Aluminium alloy or cast iron
  • Has identical cylinder bore, crank stroke and crankshaft tunnel sizes
  • Has identical main cap fixtures and locations
  • Has identical cylinder head fixtures and locations
  • Accepts the original camshaft drive system, oil pump, ignition distributor (if fitted to the block)
  • Accepts identical engine mounting and support brackets
  • Has the same engine model code allocated by the manufacturer

All rotating and reciprocating parts inside the engine block are free save that the crankshaft stroke cannot be altered

The engine mechanical water pump and its drive system is free . Cooling system hoses are free .

Balancing, coating, polishing, surface refinishing , electroplating and heat treatment of any internal component is free.

The block must not be externally altered by grinding off unwanted segments, brackets, manufacturer Identification marks etc.

Cylinder Head

The cylinder head may be a later casting/version from the same manufacturer or a more modern reproduction or performance oriented alternative that may have different size or shape ports. any replacement cylinder heads must also directly mate to original block using original studs/bolts/dowels and also original intake and exhaust manifolds must fit directly to them.

Emission control devices such as EGR valves, are free.

Cylinder head porting is free.

Valve Actuation

Any valve operation system may be freely modified to allow adjustment of the static timing, however the basic method of operation must not change, eg chain drive cannot be swapped for belt drive or gear drive or vice-versa. Belts, chains and tensioning devices are otherwise free.

Valves, valve springs,  rocker arms , rocker pedestals , cam buckets , retaining collets and any related packers or shim, are free . Any variable cam timing or valve lift system is free.

Justification and Rationale


The combination of Group N general requirements plus the Na to Nc requirments are seen as too proscriptive and detrimental to wider competitor uptake, especially for a newer cohort or racers with a new generation of more complex vehicles, many of which already compete in speed events like Sprints & Hillclimbs, where few technical requirements exist.

Many of the period MODEL have a vast range of competition parts already available off the shelf

The suggested new Nd rules are more complex because the cars and engines of Nd era are more complex with widespread introduction of multiple overhead cams, electronic injection, turbocharging etc and the nature of modifications not commonly seen on older cars.

A balance has been sought between trying to stay largely “original”  (which can drive up costs) and  having extensive freedoms to swap engines akin to Sports Sedans  or even 3J IP .

 Mostly aligns with Group C

8 comments

  • the engine is seen as the heart of any race car, so im surprised there are no comments as yet.  when drafting this, several of us with a background in engine reconditioning and modifications had to think carefully about what might give racers freedom to make engines more powerful, without allowing wholesale engine "swaps" as seen in many other classes and categories.  Internal OEM parts for engines of this period are near "unobtanium" but for many engines, abundant supplies of "mechanically identical" parts exist so engines can be rebuilt., but this is far from universal. For really popular engines there is a plethora of "performance" parts. exist "on-the-shelf' albeit often at high prices. The suggested rules are an attempt at a balanced positon.   The suggested rules wont stop zillion dollar builds.
  • Just a question on the engine, the Volvo Redblock motor had variants across over 30 years from 1.8L to 2.3L in cars, with the 2.1L and 2.3L being turboed at different times. 
    There is also a 2.5L variant that made it was into the marine market. The 1.8L to 2.5L all used the same block and bore with the crank being the only real difference. 
    My car only ever came out with a naturally aspirated 2.3L. Would that limit me to only use that engine or could I use any combination of naturally aspirated or turbo, all the way to 2.5L or would I need to stick to the 2.3L that came with the car? 
    • my view is the car you present must have the engine as used when the MODEL was sold new. Ive had some involvement with Volvos of this period and i generally know about the variations , crank swaps etc in Redblock engines. 
      As an example, if you want to present a 240 series car as a  1983 or 1984 Volvo turbo, then it has to have the 2.1 litre crank set up . You cant present a 242GT with 2.3 litre and just bolt on a turbo. 
       
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