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Mezevenf · Post by **Mezevenf** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:38 am

Hey everyone,

I think its high time I posted my car here, along with some pictures and a video, and of course specs.

The car is a Nov 1986 build, it has a glass electric sunroof and a trip computer. These came with the car from new.

My father owned the car for 17 years, and when I turned 17, he gave it to me. Since then I have been doing a few small modifications, Greg Gordons intake kit for instance, then I started playing with the handling.

After a year or so, I started looking for more power, originally planning on something just like Julian's GTV6 screaming 2.5L, but then I ended up buying an engine from JJ.

After a long 8 months and lots of money later, I finally have my car back. Nuff talk, time for pictures! Most of you already have seen my exhaust video, so I wont re-post that.

Short Video

Unfortunately I didnt get a graph with torque, but it will come from the next dyno-day. The guy who owns the dyno says that the numbers are 10% below what they really are, so assume 195hp instead of 178hp.

Specifications

Engine:-

Glenwood Motors 24V V6 3.0L
- Stock 3.0 crank
- Stock GTA rods (lengthened)
- Stock 93mm pistons
- Group 1 profile cams
- Custom cut valve angles
- Stock valve springs
- Inlet and exhaust porting
- 44mm intake runners
- Lightened flywheel
- 10.5 compression
- Custom 41mm ID steel headers

AC removed
Power steering removed

Suspension:-

Beninca 28.7mm front Torsion bars
Beninca 24mm adj rear sway bar
Beninca Matched springs
Koni Yellow shocks

Gearbox:-

4.1 TS box with 75% lockup dif, completely rebuilt using very low km box.

Exhaust:-

Complete custom exhaust, removed cats, exhaust skid guard for the lowest part of it. 2.25">2.5" with 3.0" tip

Misc:-

Sparco Evo2 racing seat
Momo Wheels + Gearknob
Completely reupholstered interior
MAK Sting 16" wheels with Falken Azenis ST rubber

Coming Soon:-

Veloce kit
Different momo wheel + knob
Other stuff

Carel · Post by **Carel** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:39 am

Beautifull car, and well thought through mods...well done

Carel

MD · Post by MD » Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:09 pm

Nice one Bernie, I wil look for you next time I go for a squirt up Tamborine Mountain to get some white knuckle practice in..

Mezevenf · Post by **Mezevenf** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:18 pm

Hehe, this car is yet to visit Tambourine mountain since its modifications.

We should cruise up there sometime.

GregoryV · Post by **GregoryV** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:16 pm

Can you post an image or two - I'm on a mac - can't view a wmf.

GV

Sweet! - The photos popped in place today - underthe hood pic brings tears to the eyes -nice job.
gv

Mezevenf · Post by **Mezevenf** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:44 pm

Well, I had a heap of images there, but my server has exceeded its bandwidth limit

I'll try to get everything back up.

matt · Post by **matt** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:10 pm

Great 75 Mezevenf! I bet you could count the number of glenwood powered 75's in Oz on one hand, great sound, got/built yourself one nice 75 there! I think the duco is best colour (Champagne Silver?) on 75 too. Is that an oil catch can near intake filter? What brand/price etc its i good size for what i want on my gtv.

SydneyJules · Post by **SydneyJules** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:11 pm

Mezevenf,

She looks great mate... champagne 75s are the horn.. and you've done some smart stuff to her as well- good stuff!

You should tag along with MD to the Alfa Club thing @ Palmer's Island/Yamba in three weeks... I plan on making the drive up from Coffs- it's literally half way between the Goldie and Coffs... we can driblle alfa sheeite together... of course!

J

Mezevenf · Post by **Mezevenf** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:01 pm

Hehe, too right matt, the total of 1 glenwood powered 75 in Australia and (I think) 2 GTV6's. And that is an oil catch can there, a vent-to-atmosphere type (illegal here)

Thanks for the compliments on the colour guys! I'm having the Veloce kit painted soon and then I'll fit it.

Got any more details on that trip MD or Julian? Sounds like fun, I wanna see your GTV6's.

ar4me · Post by **ar4me** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:25 pm

Bernard,
Two questions:
1. I was noting that you have good ground clearance, but then it struck me why. Where the heck is the exhaust system in that under-carriage shot?

2. Somehow the wheels+tires look kind of big (circumference). What size tires are you running? Non-stock circumference?
Jes

ALFA GTV6 GP · Post by **ALFA GTV6 GP** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:18 pm

Mezevenf,
Congratulations top car mate!
Please give us some feedback and your personal thoughts of the Glenwood motor / experience ....
Are you happy with the power output or did you expect more?

John.
(p.s. maybe post it in the vendor product review)

Mezevenf · Post by **Mezevenf** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:54 pm

ar4me wrote:Bernard,
Two questions:
1. I was noting that you have good ground clearance, but then it struck me why. Where the heck is the exhaust system in that under-carriage shot?
2. Somehow the wheels+tires look kind of big (circumference). What size tires are you running? Non-stock circumference?
Jes

Hehe, ok Jes.

1. Well, have you seen that exhaust video of mine? Heres a link to another thread, plenty of detail in the exhaust side of things. The lowest part of the exhaust (attached photo, side view) has a skid-plate welded onto it, because it is the part that tends to kiss the ground the most, so when that wears down a new plate can just be welded in its place. Protects my $2000 exaust system. I am also missing the cats, so theres more room in that regard too!

Oh, and there wasnt even an engine installed in that under-carriage shot

2. Yes, they are kind of big, I dont really like them that size. They are Falken Azenis 205/50R16's, and they are rather large compared to other 205/50 I've seen. My front bumper has actually had a bit of it cut away to allow them room, but after I go through this set I have to decide on what size to run, because as is I wont be able to install my Veloce kit with these tyres unless I cut it aswell, which I'm not going to do. They are only about 2-3cm larger in diameter though.

John,

I will do a write-up sometime soon, was a long experience

I am happy with the power output, although I was told it would be more. I will take it to another dyno to confirm figures too.

MD · Post by MD » Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:17 am

Bernie/ Jules
I will PM you guys with the details soon to avoid clutter on this board. If anyone else wants the info, could you please PM me. Thanks.

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:11 am

Bernard,If you drive along and no one is there to see the grin on your face,its making good power..Enjoy.....

Mezevenf · Post by **Mezevenf** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:10 am

Barry wrote:Bernard,If you drive along and no one is there to see the grin on your face,its making good power..Enjoy.....

Hehe, thats the way I figure it

G'day from Australia