). From what I have read on the forums it has been done several times before. I understand that I will need to make an adaptor plate for the bell housing.The engines I am looking at is the 2.5L V6 from the Alfa Romeo Milano/GTV6 or the 3.0L 12 valve V6 from the 164. The main issues I need to work out for the V6’s to work are as follows:
1. Mating it to a manual transmission (i.e. Spyder transmission preferably, but not required).
2. Reducing the engine height by 3”~4” in the sump region. (Milano/GTV6)
3. Converting from transverse to longitudinal in regards to the 164 engine (if used).
To keep from spending tons of money at a junkyard using the “trial & error” method, I am wondering if anyone would share their knowledge & point me in the right direction. I am not necessarily looking for a detailed “How-To”. A parts list would be extremely helpful. For instance will I have to use a 3.0 flywheel on the 2.5? As I understand it the clutch in the Milano/GTV6 is in the transaxle not at the flywheel. Any gotchas there or is it an easy swap? How about the clutch and pressure plate? Use a 3.0 pressure plate and a spider clutch disk?
I have scoured the internet & found a little information, but nothing conclusive.
As far as reducing the height of the engine, I need to cut 3”~4” from the oil pan and would like to stay with a wet sump. I am not opposed to making a custom oil pan that is shallower & wider than the original; keeping the same capacity, but reducing the height. Similar to the Fiat Dino 2.4L V6. However, this is just a theory and I am not sure if this is even practical. As far as baffling … I have no idea. Any insight into this would be appreciated.
Any pointers or help again would be greatly appreciated!
Tony
