Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Engine Builds for Rally & Racing Vehicles
Established in 2005, Dave Brooks Engines has dedicated over 18 years to transforming vehicles into high-performance rally and racing machines. Our expertise spans complete engine builds, gearbox and transmission upgrades, and comprehensive rebuilds from bare shells. We specialise in precision engineering for K Series, Pinto, and Cosworth engines, offering bespoke modifications including air box systems, carburettor linkages, and dynamic balancing. Our team combines technical mastery with decades of hands-on experience, ensuring every component meets exacting performance standards. We provide tailored solutions for competition-grade modifications, including dry sump kits, custom manifolds, and rolling road calibration.With a focus on innovation and quality, we support both professional racers and enthusiasts seeking reliable, high-output engines. Our commitment to excellence extends to customer service, offering technical advice and spares for home builds. All work adheres to rigorous quality controls, ensuring durability and power delivery under extreme conditions. We maintain close collaboration with clients to address specific project requirements, from initial design to final assembly. Our facility in Cheshire serves as a hub for motorsport engineering excellence, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.
Services
Engine Balancing
K Series Modifications
Carburettor Linkage
Manifold Fabrication
Cylinder Head Porting
Dry Sump Kits
Rolling Road Calibration
Custom Bracketry
Competition Engine Builds
Technical Support
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18 years of specialist experience in motorsport engine builds
- Our engineers provide precision dynamic balancing to under 0.5 grams
- We develop bespoke competition-grade modifications for major engine types
- Our team includes 25-year veteran Andrew Brooks in cylinder head engineering
- We supply complete motors or individual components for home builds
Services
Engine Balancing
We offer static and dynamic balancing of engine components to competition standards. Our process involves precision weighing and adjustment of pistons, con rods, and crankshafts to under 0.5 gram tolerances. Using a Schenk R2B balancing machine, we ensure optimal performance and reduced vibration for motorsport engines.
K Series Modifications
Specialist modifications for Rover K Series engines include gas-flowed cylinder heads, custom manifolds, and dry sump conversions. We optimise components for high-rev performance while maintaining reliability. Our upgrades deliver improved power delivery and durability for sprint and hill-climb applications.
Carburettor Linkage
We design and manufacture twin-choke carburettor systems that enhance torque and power output. Our linkage kits ensure precise throttle control and balance, compatible with various carburettor and injection setups for different engine configurations.
Cylinder Head Porting
Our cylinder head work includes porting, valve seat machining, and combustion chamber optimization. We use precision techniques to improve airflow and combustion efficiency, with options for cast welding and flame path shortening to boost performance.
Rolling Road Calibration
We provide fuel mapping and ignition timing calibration using rolling road diagnostics. Our service covers basic jetting adjustments to advanced DTA ECU programming for throttle body injection systems, ensuring optimal performance across the rev range.
People
Dave Brooks
Founder
With over 18 years in motorsport engineering, Dave established the business to specialise in competition engine builds. He oversees all technical operations and maintains quality control across projects.
Andrew Brooks
Engineer
Andrew has 25 years' experience in precision engine components. He specialises in cylinder head modifications and manages complex machining processes to exacting performance standards.
Questions
What types of engines do you specialise in?
We specialise in K Series, Pinto, Cosworth, and Ford engines for motorsport applications.
Do you offer complete engine builds?
Yes, we provide full competition-grade engine builds tailored to rally and racing requirements.
Can you modify standard cylinder heads?
We offer gas-flowing, porting, and performance modifications for standard cylinder heads.
Do you supply parts for home builds?
Yes, we supply individual components and technical support for DIY engine projects.
What balancing tolerances do you achieve?
Our dynamic balancing meets <0.5 gram precision for rotating components.
Are your modifications road legal?
We ensure compliance with relevant motorsport regulations for competition vehicles.
