Ah must say you're a sharp one Mats. The engine is tilted to the right for bonnett clearance reasons because of the ITBs.
See photo for modification to engine mount to create tilt and improve reliability of the mount. Obviously you need to visualise the final fixing with a 16mm bolt.
See photo for modification to engine mount to create tilt and improve reliability of the mount. Obviously you need to visualise the final fixing with a 16mm bolt.
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Steering column on the RHS is nice too I bet, plenty of clearence for the exhaust routing over the rack...
Maybe some day I''l develop a reverse-flow 16v head to fit the Nord block. Wouldn't that be fun?
Maybe some day I''l develop a reverse-flow 16v head to fit the Nord block. Wouldn't that be fun?
Mats Strandberg
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GTV 2000 -77 - Died in the fire.
155 V6 Sport -96 - Sold!
See, I knew there is a good reason we drive on RIGHT side of the road. We don't need reverse flow engines.. But hey, pretty radical idea Big Swede.
After I had a silly leak from a missing bolt on top the gearbox, I discovered that oil contamination of the rear brakes wasn't much fun to drive on or clean up after. Having fixed that original minor issue, I then thought if the vent ever leaks, I could have the same problem (although it hasn't leaked so far).
So made this little modification by raising the vent tube and fixing a 25mm ID hose to it to conduct any possible spillage away from the brakes. The idea is not perfect but its better than zip. Can be easily improved upon if it is really necessary but good and cheap insurance for now.
In the photo the tube size looks huge but in practice its not really a radiator hose !!
After I had a silly leak from a missing bolt on top the gearbox, I discovered that oil contamination of the rear brakes wasn't much fun to drive on or clean up after. Having fixed that original minor issue, I then thought if the vent ever leaks, I could have the same problem (although it hasn't leaked so far).
So made this little modification by raising the vent tube and fixing a 25mm ID hose to it to conduct any possible spillage away from the brakes. The idea is not perfect but its better than zip. Can be easily improved upon if it is really necessary but good and cheap insurance for now.
In the photo the tube size looks huge but in practice its not really a radiator hose !!
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Those rear brake rotors look huge! Is the aluminum of the transaxle casing at the right rear mounting of the adaptor for the caliper cracked?
Jes
Jes
87 Milano Verde - daily driver - Juliet
87 Milano 3.0 Motronic - budget race car - Roxanne
87 Milano 3.7 24v - race car
(Repeat or do as I say at your own risk - be critical)
87 Milano 3.0 Motronic - budget race car - Roxanne
87 Milano 3.7 24v - race car
(Repeat or do as I say at your own risk - be critical)
Did you find some affordable rotors and calipers that work reasonably well with the Alfa pieces? How much is custom beyond the adapter for the caliper? Such a pain to adjust the Alfa rear calipers. Why did they do it that way?
Jes
Jes
87 Milano Verde - daily driver - Juliet
87 Milano 3.0 Motronic - budget race car - Roxanne
87 Milano 3.7 24v - race car
(Repeat or do as I say at your own risk - be critical)
87 Milano 3.0 Motronic - budget race car - Roxanne
87 Milano 3.7 24v - race car
(Repeat or do as I say at your own risk - be critical)
Jes,
I sense we have a "new player"here in the racing section which is always great to see. I will answer your question on the understanding that this is for you race car/s.
The rotors are custom made from a combination of ATE centres and Nissan RB32 Turbo rotors and calipers. They have no handbrake component in this configuration although you could fit an inline hydraulic one if you want a handbrake.
The cost is probably not relevant owing to the different countries we live in.
The fitting is quite involved and largely depends on how low your car is set up. They are however self adjusting. If you want a conversion like this, contact DANIEL from this forum and he can make you all the bits. He made mine.
I sense we have a "new player"here in the racing section which is always great to see. I will answer your question on the understanding that this is for you race car/s.
The rotors are custom made from a combination of ATE centres and Nissan RB32 Turbo rotors and calipers. They have no handbrake component in this configuration although you could fit an inline hydraulic one if you want a handbrake.
The cost is probably not relevant owing to the different countries we live in.
The fitting is quite involved and largely depends on how low your car is set up. They are however self adjusting. If you want a conversion like this, contact DANIEL from this forum and he can make you all the bits. He made mine.
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Hey guys. I can now stop driving the Brick on the track in the nude. He now has a bunch of new clothes so he can fit in with in crowd. He hee, check him out..
Dennis, thanks heaps mate.
MD
Dennis, thanks heaps mate.
MD
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Yeah, I've christened it the "105 Nudge Bar".
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Just a quick question about your exhaust...does it easily pass the CAMS noise test?
As usual, really nice work.
As usual, really nice work.
Non Illigitimi Carborundum
Very nice piece of gear .
But I've got to ask, is your snow plow from an upside down 75?
If it is, does the owner of the upside down 75 know that you have taken the front of his/her car and stuck it on an Alfetta race car?
How much snow do you guys get in Queensland? Does it help you grow banana's?
Seriously tho, are you prepared to share some front suspension pictures and specs....? Did I read about some upside down ball joints in another thread for this car?
But I've got to ask, is your snow plow from an upside down 75?
If it is, does the owner of the upside down 75 know that you have taken the front of his/her car and stuck it on an Alfetta race car?
How much snow do you guys get in Queensland? Does it help you grow banana's?
Seriously tho, are you prepared to share some front suspension pictures and specs....? Did I read about some upside down ball joints in another thread for this car?
Mr Midnight
Yes it does if you use 2 Kernel Sanders chicken wings to plug yer ears with.
De 4 Duk. The answer is yes in good time. No point prommoting a concept that is unproven. Wait until the end of the race season and I'll tell you if it works and how good/bad it is. It would be foolish for you to repeat my mistakes.
BTW the 105 nudge bar is not a 75 front bumper. Stick to Coopers and stop drinking that Murray brew and you just might come good..
What are you trying to modify?
Yes it does if you use 2 Kernel Sanders chicken wings to plug yer ears with.
De 4 Duk. The answer is yes in good time. No point prommoting a concept that is unproven. Wait until the end of the race season and I'll tell you if it works and how good/bad it is. It would be foolish for you to repeat my mistakes.
BTW the 105 nudge bar is not a 75 front bumper. Stick to Coopers and stop drinking that Murray brew and you just might come good..
What are you trying to modify?
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