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My first post to this forum and from what I've seen just looking over the pages, I've come to the right place!!
Short story - I want to obtain an Alfa V8 engine for a replica project. Due to low availability of Alfa V8 units, I'm currently looking into something that has been done with other units, and that is to produce a V8 from 2 straight 4's.
My goal engin at the end of the day is as close as possible to the following spec:
Alfa original parts
90° V8
DOHC
Twin spark
6 speed manual RWD (maybe 911 or Audi transaxle)
For longi mid mount
Modern EFI system is OK
Over-square - 52mm stroke, 80mm dia cylinders
If you make a bespoke block, crank and conrods I guess its definitely possible, but can anyone come up with a decent reason why this cannot be done using all Alfa original parts ?
So far I have accepted that I need to make bespoke conn rods.
Thoughts/comments appreciated.
Great forum!
Cheers,
Paul.