Re: [alfa] Spica intake manifolds

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Matt:

Beware the awful monofarfalla (single-butterfly) manifolds of the '81 
Spiders.  As for the air filters, there are differences between engine 
displacements and body styles.  The aluminum emblem on each air filter 
reflects displacement, but the Alfetta's had their name mentioned, 
too.  And, the front covers also varied, depending on whether it came on a 
Spider, GTV, etc., while some had provision for warm air intake that was 
drawn from a stove on the exhaust manifold.  The unmolested parts survived 
only thru the '74 models, but as you eluded to, the idle air bleed system 
was different on the '69 Spider's.

BTW, if you find one that suits your needs, and the air filter needs 
freshening, I once had Tower Paint custom-blend some paint of the proper 
color and sheen.  They still have the formula on record, and will fill a 
large pray can with it for ~$20.

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's


At 05:53 PM 10/9/2004, you wrote:

> Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 10:11:54 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Matt Danning <mdanning@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Spica intake manifolds
>
> Other than the 1969 model year, any there any
> differences in the spica intake manifolds and air
> filter housings year to year?
>
> Thanks
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