Timing belts, tensioner and auxiliary belt manufacturer Dayco has helped Ford’s 1.0 EcoBoost engine secure the gold medal position in the ‘International Engine of the Year’ competition at the Engine Technology International Magazine awards.

The victory shows how Dayco works closely with vehicle manufacturers to develop innovative solutions that can meet tomorrow’s automotive needs. With the development of its High Tenacity (HT) or ‘white belt’ Dayco has established itself as the premium OE timing belt supplier for the latest generation of high performance turbo diesel and petrol powered vehicles.

The awards, which are judged by 76 of the world’s most respected motoring journalists from 35 countries, are held in high regard in the automotive world, so it was an even more impressive performance for the engine to also secure the ‘New Engine’ and ‘Sub 1-litre’ awards in addition to the overall crown.

The unit, was described by the judges as: “Light, neat, clever and a delight to drive. It embodies clever measures to ensure it’s economical in the real-world at high load, not just in the test cycle.” The development of this outstanding performance relied partly on the ability of Dayco and its team of dedicated engineers to develop a viable and effective solution to the engine’s timing control.

Dayco also supplies a similar solution for the company’s 1.3 EcoBoost unit and the HT timing belt for the multi award-winning Land Rover Evoque with the 2.2-litre diesel engine.

Alongside its OE pedigree Dayco also recognises the importance of bringing its aftermarket products to market quickly in order that the independent sector is able to compete at every level of the repair trade. As a result it has introduced 90 new references over the last two months alone, which also puts the Dayco brand at the forefront in terms of the depth of its aftermarket product range.  Among these new additions are timing belt kits for the Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi, Mazda 3 2.0 DiTD, Mazda 6 2.0 DiTD and the Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi.

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