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Some more thought on this blatantly hijacked thread. Fabricating the rear half of a transaxle case would be a bit of a challenge to get right. Having this part CNC machined from a solid block of steel would be doable, but probably not really cost efficient. So how about having it 3D printed in somet...

Even though MD is a splitter and abandoned us, I was having a think about TA breakages, especially as they are almost always the ring gear and pinion. Now I am making a guess here about the distance from the main bearing plate and the centre of the diff housing, but I'll just use an arbitrary 300mm....

Good to see you back on here Remco.

It'd be great to see more life/life returning to forums. They're much easier to search than social media platforms.
And build threads and 'How To's' are a thing that is sorely missed.

Thanks Z-man.
I've emailed you.

Much appreciation to you and Michael for keeping this essential forum alive.

It's quiet.

Too quiet................

Frome the https://alfagtv6.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4722 thread.

820Kg's???
That's INCREDIBLY light for a steel body car that isn't the size of a shoe.
Need some pics.

See the Alfaholics have made a carbon fibre body for the 105 GT Junior.

How's your 3D printing game, Z-man?
Design and print a decent plenum chamber in nylon. Just make sure there aren't any large flat surfaces.
It might look a bit like a dogs breakfast, but you don't look at the plenum when you're driving the car.

MD, I think there also needs to be emphasis on a pumped oil supply for the ring and pinion gears, rather than relying on conventional splash/carry lubrication.
Same thing for the main output shaft bearing that wears the thrust load from the pinion gear.

Structurally reinforcing the transaxle to keep clearances correct, does sound like 1 of the most important thing that can be done. Making the main bearing plate from a block of alloy steel like 4140, me thinks, would be a very good idea. Having a pumped oil supply with, at a minimum, a feed line for...

I've thought about it. And had similar ideas about putting the starter motor down there, too. But it doesn't look like there's enough space down there for it, without doing some pretty nasty modifications to the body/floor. It would be pretty cool if magnets could be embedded into the clutch flywhee...

Zamani,

I reckon I found that picture on Mendes website for IMSA Alfa parts. It's been in the Alfa pics folder a long.

Dropped spindles would certainly improve geometry and travel too ! I do have two sets of front spindles & hubs, but I've never felt brave enough to trust them being cut up and re-welded to give the necessary extended lower section. Perhaps instead of drop spindles, look at doing an upside down ...

A good picture.

With regards to inlet manifold design, I'd suggest that you look at very capable normally aspirated engines. Notably the Ferrari 458 and the 991 chassis Porsche 911 GT3. Both make about 125hp/litre and the Ferrari engine achieves a BMEP number of 15+. Importantly, neither of them use ITBs. If you co...