DB2, DB2/4, DB2/4 MK2 and DB MKIII
Fast Road Engine Enhancements

 The principal areas of modification are:

  • Fast Road camshafts. To go with fitting these, it is recommended that high compression pistons and free-flow exhaust manifolds are also fitted and the exhaust system is twinned 
     
  • Replacement aluminium cylinder head – DB2 and DB 2/4 cars are restricted with the inherent breathing of the engine by restrictions in the intake manifold and inlet ports. These may be overcome with this new aluminium cylinder head, that retains the basic deign and physical features of the original. Fitted with improved porting and bigger valves, engines fitted with this cylinder head have significantly greater scope for performance enhancement, but with full unleaded capabilities When mated with fast road camshafts, high compression pistons and free flow exhaust, the potential power can be further improved to around 180 to 185 bhp
     
  • Crankshafts - To reliably cope with increased torque and power, consideration should be given to whether it would be prudent to fit a replacement forged steel crank. The advantage is the absence of crank induced torsional vibration and dynamic balance, as well as enhancing general longevity.
     

Complementary Transmission recommendations

  1. A higher rear axle ratio from 3.73.to 3.54

  2. 5 speed gearbox or overdrive

Complementary Suspension modifications recommended are:

  1. Telescopic rear shock absorbers

  2. Stiffer front roll bar

  3. Fast road front and rear springs

  4. Up rated front shock absorbers

  5. Replacement Front spring suspension towers - a safety precaution

Complementary Brake and Hub modifications

  1. Front Disc Brakes

  2. New front and rear hubs to overcome known design weaknesses

  3. Brake servo

  4. Consideration could also be given to modifying the braking system to accommodate separate front and rear brake hydraulic circuits.

  5. 72 spoke wire wheels and radial tyres