Doran JE4

First Generation DP.  Has been featured in Racer Magazine.  First Year DP Champion.

Major Accomplishments:

2003 DP Season Champion Bell Motorsports Chevy Doran

2004 Overall Rolex 24 Winner, Kodak Bell Motorsports Pontiac Doran

2004 Sahlens 200 Thrilling victory #27 Lista/Doran Lexus Doran


Photo courtesy J.D. Ellis

Chassis: DORAN JE4 hybrid aluminum honeycomb, aluminum sheet, structural steel tube roll cage.   

Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, left side driver's position.
Wheelbase: 112 inches
Overall length: 175.0 inches
Overall width: 79.0 inches
Overall height: 41.8 inches
Weight: 2,135 lbs
Clutch: AP 5.5 inches, three-disc.
Fuel capacity: 24 gallons
Top speed: 190 mph


Photo courtesy J.D. Ellis

Suspension: Double unequal-length independent A-arms, pull-rod activation.
Gearbox: EMCO sequential-shift six speed with reverse
Shock absorbers: Ohlins pressurized three-way adjustable
Steering: Manual rack and pinion
Brakes: Brembo multi-piston calipers with 350mm/35mm vented steel discs
Tires: Hoosier Racing Tires
Wheels: Fikse 18-inch diameter three-piece magnesium/aluminum sports car
specials.


BMW S62-B50 32 valve 5.0L V-8
Bore: 3.701″ Stroke: 3.502″ Minimum crank weight: 40 lbs
Maximum compression ratio: 11:1
Intake valve: 1.377″ Exhaust valve: 1.200″
Piston, rings, pin and titanium connecting rod: 936 gm minimum
Maximum camshaft lift @ retainer with zero lash: .445″
Maximum cam duration: 250 ° @ .050″ lift
Induction: 8 individual butterflies @ 1.965″
Must use twin intake air restrictors of 1.875 inch diameter opening into the approved air box
RPM limit: 6800  

 


LEXUS (TRD) 4.3L V8
Bore : 3.545Stroke: 3.300Minimum crank weight: 45 lbs
Maximum compression ratio: 11:1
Intake valve: 1.356Exhaust valve: 1.147″
Piston w/rings, pin and connecting rod: 1053 gm minimum
Maximum camshaft lift @ retainer with zero lash: .478″
Maximum cam duration: 260° @.050lift
Rons 4 hole throttle body with 1.875diameter butterflies.
Intake manifold TRD (as approved)
RPM limit: 8100

 

PONTIAC 5.0L V8 *Can also be branded as Cadillac or Chevrolet
 Standard Bore LS6 engine block: 3.900″ Stroke: 3.185″ Minimum crank weight: 38 lbs
Maximum compression ratio: 11:1
Cylinder heads must be OEM LS6. Intake and exhaust ports cannot be modified.
 Intake valve: 2.000″ Exhaust valve: 1.550″
Piston w/rings, pin and connecting rod: 1000 gm minimum May use titanium wrist pin.
Maximum camshaft lift @ retainer with zero lash: .590″
Maximum cam duration: 260° @.050″ lift
Must use with no modifications: OEM LS6 Corvette part number 88894339 intake.
OEM Camaro throttle body with 2.950″ butterfly part number 17113647
Maximum RPM: 7100
Pictures to come in 2005!

INFINITI 4.35L V8
Cylinder bore: 3.661Stroke: 3.149″
Minimum crank weight: 34 lbs
Maximum compression ratio: 11:1
Intake valve: 1.424
Exhaust valve: 1.237″
Piston w/rings, pin and connecting rod: 1000 gm minimum
Maximum camshaft lift @ retainer with zero lash: .492″
Maximum cam duration: 282°in/320°ex degrees @.050
lift
Intake manifold as approved.
Throttle body: Ron’s four hole throttle body w/1.875
butterflies and 2.5inch spacer.
RPM limit: 7700