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by GTV27
Tue Aug 07, 2012 2:56 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: crankcase breather pipe - thoughts?
Replies: 6
Views: 7197

Re: crankcase breather pipe - thoughts?

Unless your rings are stuffed and it is breathing very heavily, it will not impact on power. If your rings are stuffed, then your engine will be compromised on power anyway, so not much point. Also, the hydrocarbons that come out that hose are not good for you, so are much better put into the combus...
by GTV27
Tue Aug 07, 2012 2:49 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: Wanted - a single Borgo 1750 or alfetta 1.8 piston
Replies: 2
Views: 1805

Re: Wanted - a single Borgo 1750 or alfetta 1.8 piston

I'd try Avanti Spares at northgate. AROCA is having its clubnight there wed 8 august from 6:30pm if you wanted to visit 'as my guest' and ask.

Failing that, my old man 'might' have one (well, actually 4), but it won't be new (and may even be high comp) but can ask.
by GTV27
Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:32 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: THE FEISTY OLD LADY !
Replies: 10
Views: 7236

Re: THE FEISTY OLD LADY !

I can recommend 28mm torsion bars and 200lb rear springs. Still quite streetable but much better roll and pitch control and you can even drive it fast on a bumpy road and not worry so much about hitting the bumpstops all the time. I run koni yellow also and they are almost 'man' enough to control th...
by GTV27
Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:14 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Race tyres review section and advice ( slick/semi slick)
Replies: 10
Views: 8194

Re: Race tyres review section and advice ( slick/semi slick)

I have found the 888 to go off with temp build up moreso than the re55s. Ok for a lap or 2 and then they get quite squirmy. They are a fair bit cheaper than the re55s and its for a reason. Not a fan.
by GTV27
Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: What month did Alfa Romeo stop making the GTV6?
Replies: 1
Views: 1911

Re: What month did Alfa Romeo stop making the GTV6?

When we find out we can have a minute of silence for the death of the gtv6. Its a shame that it didn't get an update to sell alongside the 75 until the early 90's.
by GTV27
Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: URGENT AUSTRALIAN GTV6 STOLEN 18DEC11 0530
Replies: 3
Views: 2693

Re: URGENT AUSTRALIAN GTV6 STOLEN 18DEC11 0530

yes but it was burnt out :x
by GTV27
Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:24 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Post some vids boys!!
Replies: 188
Views: 104960

Re: Post some vids boys!!

nice vid at the bottom of this story

http://motoringconbrio.com/2011/07/21/c ... he-dragon/
by GTV27
Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61291

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

Good call. The de dion is a better rear end option - it will allow for easy roll centre ajustments and it will drift like a live axle but without the disadv of lots of unsprung weight to control. Its also simple to convert to adj coilovers. Your main task will be what to do about the rear brakes - i...
by GTV27
Mon Dec 05, 2011 1:44 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61291

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

IMHO de dion > s13 semi trailing arm
by GTV27
Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:23 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Watts linkage. What sort of forces involved?
Replies: 9
Views: 8666

Re: Watts linkage. What sort of forces involved?

should have a bend in it like the gtv6

more seriously, per Mats comment, the weakest link is the issue - i'd expect the body mounts to give before the tubes broke (unless you follow the works and allowed a bend .... :wink: )
by GTV27
Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: No longer a ''budget" race GTV
Replies: 309
Views: 140926

Re: No longer a ''budget" race GTV

The old rule of thumb is 10psi oil pressure for every 1000rpm - so if you have 2.8bar (about 40psi) at 4500rpm you are just under par. 120 deg is not outrageously high for a modern synthethic oil - the high temp rating for viscosity levels is at 100deg - but I think your move from 40 to 60 was well ...
by GTV27
Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: No longer a ''budget" race GTV
Replies: 309
Views: 140926

Re: No longer a ''budget" race GTV

I'm fairly sure mine is -3.5 camber (have yet to check my file). I had about -2 in it previously but it was destroying the shoulders and went up some to try and keep my tyres alive for more than 3 laps! It is, however, still in road-car spec. I am running 28mm torsion bars, which I guess the wheel r...
by GTV27
Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: No longer a ''budget" race GTV
Replies: 309
Views: 140926

Re: No longer a ''budget" race GTV

Car looks good - like the graphics. Not much camber going on there? I'd expect 3.xx (was that upped in the after?) Also ,factory setting was a small amount of toe out (?amt) so maybe your friend is right (not about the style issue, obviously) - toe out will address any reluctance to turn, but is pro...
by GTV27
Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Alfa Trofeo Racing Series - South Africa (Pics from meets)
Replies: 47
Views: 33081

Re: Alfa Trofeo Racing Series - South Africa (Pics from meet

kevin wrote:If only I took vids of this car on the track.You cant believe the sound that it makes from these short exhausts . Power is off the charts :shock:
This is also a well presented car not just huge power.
now that is a unique exhaust solution!
by GTV27
Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Post some vids boys!!
Replies: 188
Views: 104960

Re: Post some vids boys!!

http://youtu.be/ZNNHdfAk1JQ

another good one - this time a greek hillclimb (but is in greek)