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by MD
Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:47 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: V6 12v Individual Throttle Body
Replies: 14
Views: 4611

Re: V6 12v Individual Throttle Body

TBs as pictured suggest top end power coming from high revs. Irrespective of the lengths, induction without filtration for a road car is a recepe for rapid wear and under bonnet fires.
by MD
Sun Nov 27, 2022 2:09 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 116
Views: 36364

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Wow !! More than a year and half gone without any progress on the 75. However, there is a reason for this. I have been busy quietly restoring an Alfetta GTV 2.0 that has been sitting in my workshop for 5 years waiting to be the back up car if I have a major track incident with Orange Cab. Thankfully...
by MD
Fri Jul 15, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Wanted. Alfetta GTV Rear spring lower rubber base
Replies: 2
Views: 1835

Re: Wanted. Alfetta GTV Rear spring lower rubber base

If you haven't found an original part by now then this might help. Just source a thick walled ordinary garden hose. Cut a length equal to the circumference of your spring. Make a split cut along the length of the off-cut piece. Wrap it around the spring base. If it requires it, use some light cable ...
by MD
Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff
Replies: 431
Views: 224518

Re: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff

Good luck with the fish and chips.
by MD
Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:51 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff
Replies: 431
Views: 224518

Re: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff

Kevin, Stop. STOP. SSSSSTTTOOOPPP !!! You got the concept all arse about face. The idea is:- Take the left bank left with a larger muffler only. Take the right bank with a larger muffler only. DO NOT COMBINE ANYTHING. The idea being that you distribute the noise to two locations and not concentrate ...
by MD
Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: GTV6 3.2 24V
Replies: 19
Views: 4132

Re: GTV6 3.2 24V

Peter Think about it. Oil pressure during the braking cycle is almost irrelevant because the engine is on a very small load compared to maximum power under acceleration. A good oil will see this period of engine running well enough not to be of concern. If the pressure is holding up during cornering...
by MD
Sun Jun 19, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: GTV6 3.2 24V
Replies: 19
Views: 4132

Re: GTV6 3.2 24V

Surprises me too.
You can never surprise Kevin. Has his guard up 24/7. Sleeps with one eye open. The other one is intermittent. Onya Kevin !
by MD
Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Hello from relocation to UK with my two South African GTV6's
Replies: 358
Views: 240920

Re: Hello from relocation to UK with my two South African GTV6's

Kevin I think you have a tyre noise problem. Remember you only need two to go round corners.
by MD
Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: GTV6 3.2 24V
Replies: 19
Views: 4132

Re: GTV6 3.2 24V

Hey Polski. Good to see you out there giving motorsport a crack. As long as you are quicker than Kevin that's all that counts. Had a very quick think about your request. If the pick up point is your only concern, I think it plausible to just relocate it using your existing pump. My Picasso drawing s...
by MD
Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff
Replies: 431
Views: 224518

Re: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff

Try twin larger mufflers
by MD
Sat Apr 30, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: GTV6 3.2 24V
Replies: 19
Views: 4132

Re: GTV6 3.2 24V

HI Peter, A very nice practical and minimalist outcome for all you dedication. Nice job mate. ...one thing I don't understand is why you left that wrap around condom on your steering wheel ?? Impact protection of some kind perhaps? You know how it goes, I can't just let you get off Scott free :D :D ...
by MD
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Thermostat Housing (internals)
Replies: 3
Views: 2285

Re: Thermostat Housing (internals)

Er..you gotta register first.
Having done that, you will find it a very good resource in many and diverse respects.

Cheers.
by MD
Sat Apr 16, 2022 3:23 pm
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Thermostat Housing (internals)
Replies: 3
Views: 2285

Re: Thermostat Housing (internals)

Kevin

Why not post this request on the Alfa Forum in OZ ? Can't hurt.

https://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php
by MD
Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:34 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: alternator charge cable
Replies: 2
Views: 2059

Re: alternator charge cable

Very nice progress. The B+ output from the alternator can go almost anywhere where there is a B+ connection. However due to the fairly high current that may be produced by the alternator, it is generally connected where there is high current carrying wiring already ie. the starter B+ connection. Par...
by MD
Mon Feb 14, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Supercharged 3.0 24V
Replies: 22
Views: 5155

Re: Supercharged 3.0 24V

The engine I am working on is a 1.8 Alfetta and it was a pain to source here as well. At one time you couldn't give them away. Difference is that I am going to supercharge it just to piss JK off. No direct evidence but I think the case against the vulnerability of the 2 litre liners using high boost...