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jj_glos · 07-02-2008

Hi all,

Had the car for over a week now and already thinking of "tweaks", nothing to major though as it's primary use is long range transport (will be doing around 40k miles this year).

I'd like to perhaps change exhaust with maybe an air filter change to improve airflow. I'll be doing a remap but would only do that after the aformentioned. Remap will be a balance of power\mpg mainly just to improve the drivability. I would look into an uprated clutch if needed (i.e. more power can be gained for not a lot of mpg loss). Stiffer shocks with the standard springs might be an option to help with the grounding problems at the front? Also maybe replace the plastic sump guard with an alu one as this might provide a bit more clearance?

I'm divided over the exhaust upgrade, I have searched on here and there are plenty of people wanting to see someone else do it, but not many who have! What else is worth doing to the car?

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jj_glos Club Member Club Member Number: 319 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, UK Posts: 20 Member car: Alfa 156 2.4JTD 20V	156 2.4 JTD 20v "tweaks" Hi all, Had the car for over a week now and already thinking of "tweaks", nothing to major though as it's primary use is long range transport (will be doing around 40k miles this year). I'd like to perhaps change exhaust with maybe an air filter change to improve airflow. I'll be doing a remap but would only do that after the aformentioned. Remap will be a balance of power\mpg mainly just to improve the drivability. I would look into an uprated clutch if needed (i.e. more power can be gained for not a lot of mpg loss). Stiffer shocks with the standard springs might be an option to help with the grounding problems at the front? Also maybe replace the plastic sump guard with an alu one as this might provide a bit more clearance? I'm divided over the exhaust upgrade, I have searched on here and there are plenty of people wanting to see someone else do it, but not many who have! What else is worth doing to the car?