Re: [alfa] Twin Spark conversion for Alfetta

["The Baylys" <dabaylys@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Stefano.

Get a 75TS engine.  The engine bay on the 75 is made from the same stampings
as the Alfetta.  There may be some minor clearance problems but I can't
imagine anything insurmountable.  If your car is a sedan not a GT then it
should drop 'straight' in (famous last words !).

I know the TS engine from the FWD 155 is different in capacity and
configuration to the longitudinally mounted 2L TS, and I believe the same is
true for the 4cyl 164 (N/A in Australia).  Further, I believe there may be
some engine mount dramas and the dizzy is on the 'wrong' end of the head.

If it's an option for you, I'd recommend buying a 75TS donor car and using
the entire drivetrain.  You will get isostatic gearchange, LSD, different
gear ratios, 5 stud hubs and ventilated front discs into the bargain.

Beatle
'67 Duetto
Oz
past cars, '79 116GTV, '76 116GT, '76 116 sedan,  '97 75TS.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Stefano.Iachella@domain.elided>
To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 2:17 AM
Subject: [alfa] Twin Spark conversion for Alfetta


> Hey cats,
>
> I'm going to do the twin spark conversion to my Alfetta late Fall of this
> year, so I'm sorting out what I need and what I need to look out for. I'll
> have several questions over the months, but one at a time.
>
> I want to know about which engine to get. Keeping in mind this is an
> Alfetta, not the 105/115 series that everyone is writing articles about.
> I've read several articles on this conversion and they all say to make
> sure to get the engine as fitted to the Alfa 75, since it is front engine,
> rear wheel drive. Would this warning apply if installing in an Alfetta?
>
> The reason for this question is that often the 3 liter 4 valve engine from
> a 164 is installed in GTV6s here in the US. Wouldn't a 4 cylinder from
> a 164 fit in a GTV6 as well (GTV6 having the same chassis as an
> Alfetta)?
>
> Thanks,
> Stefano
> Walnut Creek, CA
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