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by Daniel
Sun Dec 02, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Installing a fire extinguisher
Replies: 12
Views: 6703

I made up a bracket and mounted to the passengers seat frame at the front. It was out of the way just under the passengers legs and moved with the seat if you had to adjust the seat forward or back.
by Daniel
Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:52 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: 6 Speed Getrag A La Glenwood...
Replies: 26
Views: 22504

Ben
Just went down stairs and checked for you
164 and GTV6 ring gears are the same - well a 3.0 24v 164 is the same as a 2.5 12v GTV6, so assume the 3.0 12v 164 is the same as well
by Daniel
Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:14 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Catalitic converters
Replies: 8
Views: 5010

Depends on what import paperwork the car was brought in under. If it is a "personal import" (LO3), no cats - otherwise, fit a cat for the plate and then maybe it can "fall of" after you drive away. Main thing to remember here is - do whatever the engineer who is certifying requir...
by Daniel
Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:16 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Ferrari inspired GTV6 challenge
Replies: 118
Views: 79964

A while back but ... Lose the boot to the rear head and exhaust, add a power bulge and modify the chassis rail to fit the trans, then it's all uncle bob. I would still love to do this conversion but too many other things going at once means it probably won't ever happen :cry: I guess a standard GTV6...
by Daniel
Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:15 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Timing Belt Position on Pulleys
Replies: 15
Views: 10177

You can buy it, pulling the old one out is the difficult part.
Like I said, caused by too much belt tension and a blocked oil gallery. If your engine sounds like it is supercharged (that give away whine) but actually isn't, check that the tension is not too high and the detensioner is working.
by Daniel
Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:28 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Timing Belt Position on Pulleys
Replies: 15
Views: 10177

Take a look at the distributor/oil pump drive pully and check if it is running true. I have had to replace a bearing in this due to too much belt tension - had about 3mm of float at the pulley and the angle that this caused would push the belt out on mine about as far as you are saying. Mine was cau...
by Daniel
Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Ferrari inspired GTV6 challenge
Replies: 118
Views: 79964

A guy I used to work for was an X1/9 nut and he (still 14 years later) is doing an engine conversion on one. He has a Honda Type R motor going in but for a while is became a toss up between the type R and a 3.0 24v Alfa engine. We measured it up and with a small amount of massaging, it would have fi...
by Daniel
Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: 164 or Milano Intake Manifold?
Replies: 14
Views: 8153

or ....

I'll sell you a 3.0 24v from a '99 GTV V6 with 50 000 km on it for $3500 and you can play from there - 220hp on stock everything. :)
by Daniel
Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:30 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: 3.0 24v Engine for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2109

3.0 24v Engine for sale

Out of 1999 GTV V6
Has about 50,000 km on clock
Complete with A/C compressor, alternator, ps pump, wiring, computer etc
Asking $4000
Anyone want to do a conversion ?

25th Jan 2008 - Price has dropped - Now asking $3200
by Daniel
Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:42 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: transaxle interchange?
Replies: 29
Views: 15452

I used a 2.0 alfetta box behind a 2.5 V6 for years but be warned - drive it a little gently. They differ from the V6 and twinspark ones in one simple way - the alfetta ones only have 2 diff planetaries (spider gears) where the V6 & TS ones have 4 planetaries. Eventually I shattered a few teeth o...
by Daniel
Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:31 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: 75 Motronic Wiring Diagram
Replies: 4
Views: 4471

I'm sure I have a wiring diagram for a Motronic 3.0 164 (90-91) but I'll have to dig around and find it.
MD - you've got one haven't you ?
by Daniel
Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:49 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: 116 parts
Replies: 0
Views: 1952

116 parts

Clearing out some of my spare bits, located Brisbane and Sunshine Coast (can transfer between either). Reasonable offers on most items - • 1 x complete 2.5L V6 including wiring, computer, afm, etc Engine has lightened flywheel, balanced pistons & rods, rebalanced rotating assembly (crank etc), h...
by Daniel
Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:57 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Brisbane people...
Replies: 16
Views: 11009

Hey Ben, welcome back to the land of Alfa.
I have 2 sets of GTV6 Brembos with almost new pads in them amongst all of the other stuff I have for sale that I've never got around to advertising.

Where are you living these days - N,S,E or W ?
by Daniel
Thu May 24, 2007 4:05 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Roll Center Questions
Replies: 128
Views: 75120

Want less understeer ? You either need to reduce the rear roll (create oversteer) or increase the front roll. The V6 engine is perfect for balancing the under/oversteer. Trail throttle in - understeer, boot it mid corner - oversteer. As to 4 cylinder engines, I think the old saying goes "only m...
by Daniel
Wed May 23, 2007 7:14 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Best sounding production street car?
Replies: 34
Views: 16962

4 cyl - Honda VFR750/VFR800 - best 4 cyl sound ever - like a baby V8 pulling 12000rpm 6 cyl - GTV6 (what else), especially my old 2.5 6 cyl runner up - M3R 6 cyl hopeful - my 24v when it eventually starts 8 cyl - Ferrari F355 10 cyl - Gallardo 12 cyl - Ferrari 512BB 24 cyl - CAT 797B (117L Quad Turb...