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by streetfame
Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:08 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

Hi Guys, Just want to put my $.02 worth. I am still new to the forum but I must admit. Its catching. From going from a total stock rebuild to purchasing an engine from Jungle Justice is catching. I just can't wait to get my engine. I hope to have pictures shortly and I will post on them. It is the ...
by streetfame
Mon Nov 06, 2006 1:55 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

I've been in contact with John van Rensburg and he has been a great help. Unfortunately I can't afford one of these great engines, but maybe I can go for the base model 3.0 version with about 270BHP (about $11,000 US all up) JVR is the MAN!! All business - NO attitude!! I could not be happier deali...
by streetfame
Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:32 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

Hummm...clear hood!! :D Tell me about it!!! Thanks for the compliments 75 GTA and Rookie ROX. Respect guys! :D Yeah, can't wait to fire this one up. Dawie's got it locked on these engines for daily driving performance, reliability and looks!! John suggested the thermal black paint to keep the heat d...
by streetfame
Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:08 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

Thanks Syd and MD!! I could not believe my eyes when John emailed me these latest pics :shock:

Stay tuned. More to follow...

streetfame
by streetfame
Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:41 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

update

...fully built and ready for testing! :twisted:

streetfame
by streetfame
Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:20 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

nuff...

I know it's a very down to earth question, but if it's not a secret, how much did it cost you? I'm gonna go with the classic.... A lot more than a little and a little less than a lot... But believe me...the sound, performance and the looks from the recently spanked boxsters and alike, will all be w...
by streetfame
Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

Take 2

Shit yes they are a nice looking set of throttles! SJ, Ya damn right!! :D Hey! Check out some pictures of the steel ring fire-seal setup that Dawie pioneered many moons ago... May all the boxsters and alike rest in peace.... Hell nawh :x.... Turn around... Go back.... and ruin em' twice!! :twisted:...
by streetfame
Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

Damn Straight!!

Wow :shock: We did those throttles come from ? That thing is going to be just awsome ! Daniel, Believe me! That's the same thing i said when John at Glenwood showed me that option through him :shock: Those ITB'S are absolute nuts!! I love em'!! I'm going to have my mechanic fab a sick set of intake...
by streetfame
Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:51 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

Ya Gotta Get One Of Deez!!

rz, Trust me bro! From the quality of the build to all the support through John and Dawie at Glenwood Motors out of South Africa...it's worth every penny!! :D No attitude at all. Just great service and a quality product. Every question i had was answered professionally and promptly. Never did i feel...
by streetfame
Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:25 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

Sydney, Here are a few pics of the monster... 164 based 3.7 Litre 24 Valver Brand-new, long-stroke, 3.2 litre 156/147 GTA crank and bearings 6 indivdual throttle boddies GoTech PRO fully-programmable, stand-alone engine management system Ross Racing aluminium-alloy pistons...ect Uh-oh....:shock: Reg...
by streetfame
Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:07 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

hell yeah!!

no doubt, syd!! mad wheels all the way!! why put all that power in and just roll on stock crap?? :roll::D i'm going to dump the body on a set of 225/35/19's that are patiently waiting for some fresh pavement :twisted: and really good alfa mechanic to put it all together including some serious suppor...
by streetfame
Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:09 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

contact info

cchan, there is a lot to be informed about if you are considering something like this. since i am not the go-to guy for all the amazing options that are avalible from dawie, i highly suggest you contact his main man, john. he'll tell you everything you need to know and can expect from one of these a...
by streetfame
Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:02 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

thanks

kevin, thanks for the feedback. glad to hear about the reliability issues of these engines and the history behind them. i've commissioned dawie to build me a 164 based 3.7L 24valver and should be receiving it before the month is up!! john and dawie have kept me updated on all the progress and have w...
by streetfame
Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:40 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4
Replies: 57
Views: 49295

3.7L 24V V6 Glenwood Spider S4

i'm seriously thinking of purchasing a 3.45L 24v 164 based engine from them and was wondering if any possible owners of that engine (even 3.7L owners) would care to give me their opinions/feedback on their purchase. things such as reliability, power output, satifaction of product, anything of that n...
by streetfame
Tue Mar 07, 2006 6:21 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: 3 liter, 24 valve engine project
Replies: 405
Views: 265476

hey michael,

congrats on your engine! how much did all that work set you back and what's the current status?

regards,

streetfame