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by MALDI
Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:49 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Adjusting L-Jet mixture with the Black Box
Replies: 16
Views: 15097

Re: Adjusting L-Jet mixture with the Black Box

Greg,

Doesn't the Jetronic system in GTV6s have a wide-open throttle sensor to enrich the charge?

Does your black box replace or supplement that system?

--MALDI
by MALDI
Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:45 am
Forum: Other
Topic: An inspiring video
Replies: 2
Views: 2783

Re: An inspiring video

First link is bad. I believe this is the correct one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx2sPfgqlkg
by MALDI
Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:13 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Torsional Rigidity Of Multitudes Of New(er) Cars.
Replies: 5
Views: 5971

Re: Torsional Rigidity Of Multitudes Of New(er) Cars.

There doesn't seem to be much of a correlation with weight or with handling.

Either the list is inaccurate or chassis rigidity is not as fundamental as generally believed.
by MALDI
Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:21 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Torsional Rigidity Of Multitudes Of New(er) Cars.
Replies: 5
Views: 5971

Re: Torsional Rigidity Of Multitudes Of New(er) Cars.

Here is the list sorted most-to-least stiff. Those not in Nm/deg were removed. Koenigsegg Agera R 65,000 Nm/deg Bugatti Veyron 60,000 Nm/deg Koenigsegg Agera 58,000 Nm/deg Rolls-Royce Phantom 40,500 Nm/deg Audi R8 (2014 MY) 40,000 Nm/deg Lexus LF-A 39,130 Nm/deg BMW F10 5 37,500 Nm/deg Volkswagen Ph...
by MALDI
Sat Sep 08, 2012 6:43 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer
Replies: 261
Views: 137269

Re: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer

It would be a great picture if that red car weren't blocking the view of the Alfa! 8)
by MALDI
Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: Paint code for the red of 82 GTV6?
Replies: 1
Views: 4379

Re: Paint code for the red of 82 GTV6?

Go to this post on the AlfaBB : http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/4361-supplier-list.html#post37372 and scroll down to Touch-up Paint and Custom Cans to find vendors who can match the color. Your car's color code should be under the rear hatch on the right side.
by MALDI
Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Post some vids boys!!
Replies: 188
Views: 115545

Re: Post some vids boys!!

A most bizarre Alfetta video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SgVXQ-SeQo
by MALDI
Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Alignment Engine-Gearbox
Replies: 28
Views: 23245

Re: Alignment Engine-Gearbox

Hey, my only point was that the lack of a torque tube was not a cost saving measure but a weight saving measure.

Also, no one has given a good reason why the Nissan GT-R does NOT have a torque tube. What do they know that we don't???
by MALDI
Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:41 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Alignment Engine-Gearbox
Replies: 28
Views: 23245

Re: Alignment Engine-Gearbox

the Bean Counters wouldn't spend ten more bucks to fit torque tubes for the original design. Actually, there is no torque tube as a weight saving measure. I have an interview somewhere with an Alfa engineer from the '70s (not Busso) that discusses all the trouble they had with the drive shaft inclu...
by MALDI
Mon Aug 22, 2011 8:17 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: 116 GTV BRERA Race car !!!
Replies: 29
Views: 31270

Re: 116 GTV BRERA Race car !!!

from Wikipedia, here are the details on the stock engine: The JTS (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric) direct injection system was first used in a V6 engine in 2005 with the introduction of the Alfa 159 and Brera. This is not related to the [Busso] Alfa Romeo V6 engine, but is instead a derivation of the GM ...
by MALDI
Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:44 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: JK's v6 book
Replies: 266
Views: 143536

Re: JK's v6 book

LOL! Another AlfaGTV6.com classic comment! :mrgreen:

Anyway, go buy another copy: the Greek economy needs all the help it can get. :wink:
by MALDI
Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:57 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: 116 GTV BRERA Race car !!!
Replies: 29
Views: 31270

Re: 116 GTV BRERA Race car !!!

Is this the V6 that is based on the Holden engine that was a product of the GM-Fiat Powertrain alliance?
by MALDI
Sun May 29, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Post some vids boys!!
Replies: 188
Views: 115545

Re: Post some vids boys!!

Turn up the volume

http://youtu.be/AnoZNQL5uiE
by MALDI
Tue May 24, 2011 4:56 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Ooops, I dropped a valve
Replies: 23
Views: 14970

Re: Ooops, I dropped a valve

Well, the seat is missing from the dropped exhaust valve. I haven't taken off the oil pan to see if it is in there, but I don't think this will tell us much even if it is. A few years ago I had an overheating problem (due to a clogged radiator) perhaps that is the ultimate source of this failure, i....