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by MALDI
Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:08 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: 2.5 vs 3.0 injectors
Replies: 4
Views: 3934

You may wish to read this informative page:

http://www.hiperformancestore.com/fuelinjectors.htm

(I have no connection to the vendor.)
by MALDI
Sun Sep 16, 2007 4:52 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: After 21 years still my favorit car
Replies: 2
Views: 3006

As we say in America "You are preaching to the choir!" :D
by MALDI
Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:08 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Did I make a big mistake? Value of Carfax..
Replies: 11
Views: 6911

Why is it inconsistent? "06/22/1994 81,905" followed a bit down by "06/29/2002 69,718" Couldn't 69,718 really be 1 69,718? That would be 87,813 miles in 8 years or about 11,000 miles per year, not an unreasonable figure. So I ask the question, what wear items are the easiest way ...
by MALDI
Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:33 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Traction circle diagrams (data aquisition)
Replies: 10
Views: 5532

Is each plot one full lap? No more, no less?
by MALDI
Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:38 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Water inj and air temp effects on knock-limited power.
Replies: 34
Views: 18020

Greg: A few random questions that come to mind. These are questions a reader might ask themselves. You can answer here or just take them under consideration. 1) Is there an effect of the phase change of the water, i.e. from liquid droplets in an aerosol to a true gas? Is there a bit of steam-engine ...
by MALDI
Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:55 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Water inj and air temp effects on knock-limited power.
Replies: 34
Views: 18020

Seems clear to me. One question: why in the last graph do they use 30/70 for methanol but 20/80 for ethanol? Why not the same values for both? Since ethanol is more hydrocarbon-like than methanol (having an additional CH2 group) shouldn't you use more water, say 40/60 water/ethanol? On the other han...
by MALDI
Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:58 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: stainless bumbs
Replies: 29
Views: 18673

Thanks!
by MALDI
Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:42 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: stainless bumbs
Replies: 29
Views: 18673

Where did you get the turn signals?
by MALDI
Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: 1900 Alfa for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 4041

by MALDI
Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:36 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Window roll up speed, as well as windshield wiper speed
Replies: 8
Views: 9546

1) Clean all electrical contacts, especially grounds.
2) Check voltage coming out of alternator, install new higher voltage regulator to overcome resistance of 20 year old electrical system.
3) Use Rain-X on the winshield to lower friction.
4) Drive only when sunny ( :wink: )
by MALDI
Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:03 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Where all your carbon fiber is going.
Replies: 9
Views: 4623

The big problem with all composites is detection of imminent failure whether it be chronic (fatigue) or acute (catastrophic). The US military has done most of the work in this area. It looks as if the commercial side and the FAA are satisfied that sub-par components can be detected and removed from ...
by MALDI
Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:16 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: knocking sound caused by loose valve guides
Replies: 14
Views: 8596

From the old GTV6.org site, showing that everything old is new again: By Tim on Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 11:08 pm: This is a very interesting thread regarding the mysterious warm engine knock that seems to be common for the Alfa V-6. I don't believe this knock is always lower-end related as some sugge...
by MALDI
Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:28 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Radiolemans~Barry
Replies: 2
Views: 2422

Thanks for thinking of us on the most important racing weekend of the year! :D
by MALDI
Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:20 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Birth of of our beloved Busso V6
Replies: 12
Views: 7954

Porsche transaxle cars

Acording to this web page: http://vista.pca.org/az/motor_pool/articles2.htm What Surace says about Porsche trying (and then rejecting) a rear mounted clutch on the 924 is true. Quote: "As the design [of the 924] solidified around the two main drivers--use of VW based components and unification ...
by MALDI
Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:15 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Birth of of our beloved Busso V6
Replies: 12
Views: 7954

He does say that the R&D group were one of the the last to leave Portello. Perhaps there was a little "deferred maintenance" seeing as they were getting new digs in Arese?

Also, note the front mounted clutch in the top picture.