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by xrad
Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:54 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: engine tear down
Replies: 164
Views: 100457

Re: engine tear down

Update: This engine is still running strong with many track days! :D Unfortunately, not with me anymore... :( I am down to one Alfa, an Alfetta in the midst of a turbo conversion....engine almost done... build somewhere on alfabb: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/alfetta-gtv6-1972-1986/173886-xrad-xr...
by xrad
Sat Aug 02, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Alfetta GTV Turbo - Race Car. Died Dec 1 -14. :(
Replies: 42
Views: 28767

Re: Alfetta GTV Turbo - Race Car update. 86% done.

What! no WiFi in Koh Samui?? :shock:

thanks for the PM
by xrad
Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:18 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Independent Dedion - Francia/Schlesser 75 Turbo
Replies: 16
Views: 13761

Re: Independent Dedion - Francia/Schlesser 75 Turbo

Love to see more driveshaft pics....
by xrad
Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Alfetta GTV Turbo - Race Car. Died Dec 1 -14. :(
Replies: 42
Views: 28767

Re: Alfetta GTV Turbo - Race Car update. 86% done.

Mats..do you read your pm's?
by xrad
Tue Jul 15, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Alfetta GTV Turbo - Race Car. Died Dec 1 -14. :(
Replies: 42
Views: 28767

Re: Alfetta GTV Turbo - Race Car update. 86% done.

Excellent Mats.

Mine is coming along slowly. Build over on alfabb (xray's alfetta) I pm'd you with some questions.

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by xrad
Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: XRAD'S ALFETTA
Replies: 42
Views: 32608

Re: XRAD'S ALFETTA

Hey I am still alive, I just checked! :o Thougt you 4 banger guys might be interested in this: Just bought a JAFCO turbo engine. Everything in great shape except the turbo. Low comp pistons, Cast fe manifold mint, crank mint with allen head screws, even came with the pressure sensor type SPICA solen...
by xrad
Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:54 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Alfetta GTV Turbo - Race Car. Died Dec 1 -14. :(
Replies: 42
Views: 28767

Re: Alfetta GTV Turbo - Race Car update. 85% done.

Nice work Matts! I am building a turbo Alfetta too(for street). Not near as much work as yours, though.
by xrad
Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Mildew and Mildon't!
Replies: 1
Views: 3713

Mildew and Mildon't!

Bought a real nice 86 GTV6...but the mildew smell is killing me.

Mildew in headliner.

anyone have some tips to kill it without ruining the headliner?

Thanks
by xrad
Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:46 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: XRAD'S ALFETTA
Replies: 42
Views: 32608

Re: XRAD'S ALFETTA

The biggest reason to run 9:1 was 'time.' I did not have any to rebuild the low end and get the car out of the shop. Best thing for me to do is get some nice rods, pistons, sleeves and all new bearings and do the bottom up right.... but she runs great right now...I mean really great! So I don;t plan...
by xrad
Sun Oct 16, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: XRAD'S ALFETTA
Replies: 42
Views: 32608

Re: XRAD'S ALFETTA

1962cc w/9:1 comp. Many shops offer high comp pistons, but runs great on 93 as is. Sounds sweet when in the car driving it.
by xrad
Sat Oct 15, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: XRAY"S 1986 GTV6
Replies: 0
Views: 2407

XRAY"S 1986 GTV6

Well, this is purported to be one of the final gtv6's sold in USA. It was stored for the last 6-7 years. Really in great shape. Leather not hard! Third brake light. Some mice/wire damage and needs new hoses. Starter frozen. I am planning to put in my 3.0 164S engine or another 3.0 and keep all the A...
by xrad
Sat Oct 15, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: XRAD'S ALFETTA
Replies: 42
Views: 32608

Re: XRAD'S ALFETTA

Hi guys! It's been a while. Been busy rebuilding head after bent valve. mild porting, port matching to the spider FI intake. FI intake conversion completed after some time chasing electrical gremlins. Ended up using 123ignition set of JK's 'D' curve, 11mm IAP cams, new injectors, and MSD 6A for spar...
by xrad
Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:47 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: XRAD'S ALFETTA
Replies: 42
Views: 32608

Re: XRAD'S ALFETTA

went on a little cruise Sunday.....and this little guy showed up..
by xrad
Sun Jun 26, 2011 6:44 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: XRAD'S ALFETTA
Replies: 42
Views: 32608

Re: XRAD'S ALFETTA

some more work done....

just have headliner, center exhaust, and speedo cable before getting on the road..
by xrad
Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:18 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: XRAD'S ALFETTA
Replies: 42
Views: 32608

Re: XRAD'S ALFETTA

Thanks GG. I appreciate the comment! It is a unique design, and since I don;t pay attention to speed as much as rpms, perfect for me...