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Old 19-03-2008   #7 (Post Link)
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Re: 1985 GTV6 24v

Originally Posted by pjgid View Post
Johnboy - 180 bhp in your '73 Spider? That does sound like a load of fun! Willl you be using it on trackdays as well? Together with modern rubber, that'll be more than enough power to "surprise" many modern top-end hot hatches as well as the occasional Boxster or Elise! Are you going to be fitting the gearbox with lsd from the 75 TS? I don't know enough about Spiders - will the TS's transaxle even fit the Spider? Good luck with the project; I hope all goes well for you!

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Hi pjgid
yeah i like it will be.i bought the engine from andy page. he races in the alfa championship.loved hes garage.alfa heaven load's of toy's.
as for the lsd.one day but im on a small budget.ive found a place called autosprint in birmingham. 01675 464857. they do very cheap cams from about £85-£92 bargain.i will be giving them a call.as they do ballencing and lightening aswell.there in practical performanca car every month or conplete engine's to what ever spec you want. hope this helps you abit
p.s. yes i will be track daying it. she will be my weekend toy.sadly the 33 will have to go or maybe the GTV.as it's not that quick.compaired to the 33. but it does look good!!

all the best john

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