Noble M600 engine

[jontysafe]

I understand that the engine in the M600 is a third party developed Yamaha built Volvo B8444S with twin Garrett turbo chargers and Motec ECU.
Does anyone know who the third party is and what has been done to decrease compression ratio, strengthen internals (if they needed it) etc etc?

I know the unit is an all alloy, narrow angle 60degree V8 and the unit is "fairly" easy and cheap to get hold of. I wonder whether in the future this will be another option to the 1UZ-FE engine swaps?

[chuntington101]

my guess would be the internals are either custom cast or forged items. This would allow Noble / the 3P that built the engines to have the comp. ratio at whatever they want.

[dmitsi]

I think AER developed the engine.

[dmitsi]

To add, AER started development and then Motorkraft in USA finished it and I think they build the engines.

[jontysafe]

Thanks for the info so far. Not like you can buy off the shelf conrods, cranks or manifolds for these then.
AER looks a very interesting company.

Has anyone else turbocharged this engine?

[PaulKemp]

The rods and pistons can be bought as long as you know the dimentions
You can fit longer rods with pistons that have shorter pin to piston height for less rod angle
You can buy piston with shorter pin deck height to reduce compression
The likes of Eagle for rods and Woosner for forged pistons or a multitutude of other aftermarket suppliers