3.8L GTA.... No problem for these guys

Never mind then

Welcome, looks like quite a garage you have there

Originally Posted by Caldo Bollente

Never mind then

Welcome, looks like quite a garage you have there

Did a bit of a search and the only name that comes up is Monstro 3.7 . Thanks mate, one could say that i have a fetish for Alfa's

Originally Posted by Rush

I'm new to AO, so i don't know who you're referring to. I also don't get involved in the politics . One thing that i can say, is that Dawie's knowledge and workmanship is top notch. He built a 3.7 and 3.8 for us and we're more than happy.

Welcome to the forum then . Definitely stay out the politics

Originally Posted by Rush

I'm new to AO, so i don't know who you're referring to. I also don't get involved in the politics . One thing that i can say, is that Dawie's knowledge and workmanship is top notch. He built a 3.7 and 3.8 for us and we're more than happy.

True that, i second Rush's comments. Not only is he top notch with his workmanship, he is also a real pleasure to talk to. Always happy and offers great service. I bought GTA inlet cams for my 166 from him, and now busy working out a plan for my GTA with him.

He's a top notch guy, anytime..

A few Qs out of interest.

What do Glenwood (and AHM for that matter) do about the throttle when they switch to ITBs? Convert to cable or has it been possible to reuse the original stepper to move all those bits? I imagine that either way would require an aftermarket ECU with TPS or MAP. Anybody able to enlighten me please?

One of the first things to do is bin the standard ECU..

Originally Posted by mudhut

A few Qs out of interest.

What do Glenwood (and AHM for that matter) do about the throttle when they switch to ITBs? Convert to cable or has it been possible to reuse the original stepper to move all those bits? I imagine that either way would require an aftermarket ECU with TPS or MAP. Anybody able to enlighten me please?

check my post on 425 bhp alfa 156 in tuning and upgrades section. Dawie uses cables and bins the fly by wire business.. it's explained better on this post, quoted from the owner of the car in South Africa....

p.s. i can only say what Dawie does, dunno how AHM do it...

You're right Stephen, Dawie uses an accelerator cable to operate the ITB's because the throttle potensiometer (fly by wire) is an electronic accelerator. He had to build a pedal box which meant removing the dasboard for fitment.
Who is the guy in S.A that had ITB's fitted to his car ?

I agree about Dawie. He is top on Alfa's. He is very helpful to me also.
I'm very pleased with the 3.7 engine I received. The engine speak for him.
I should buy from him also a full exhaust system. Something that is very simple for them proved to be so difficult to make here.
It took so long to manage and make a decent exhaust .
Soon as i finished with the setup I will post some photos from all the job.

Fantastic job!!!

I have to start saving money to upgrade to 6 throttle ....

Originally Posted by Stephen Manjai

check my post on 425 bhp alfa 156 in tuning and upgrades section. Dawie uses cables and bins the fly by wire business.. it's explained better on this post, quoted from the owner of the car in South Africa....

Great looking job on this car. Thanks for the link

HI Guys
The 3.8 engine kits I have the pistons made to my design
and the liners not from Dawie
The rods are Arrow to my design as well
The Throttle bodies kits are Jenvey TBs Inlet manifolds
fuel rails etc are to my design

Adie AHM

Originally Posted by Pud237

Ah yeah, AHM..

Let me put it this way, Adie knows how to make an engine a hell of a lot better than he knows how to make a website and market a company! Adie - if you are reading this please don't be offended, it is most definitely a compliment

Not offended at all please tell me what you dont like about it

Adie AHM

Originally Posted by adie

Not offended at all please tell me what you dont like about it

Adie AHM

Image is everything these days.. Look at AutoDelta's shop, your website could be similar, might cost you a bit though, but going on what I hear about your firm you certainly have the expertise to be up there with the big boys. But its whether or not you want to invest, grow, expand, take on more staff, make more money (hopefully), you might not want all the added hassle/strss/expense.. If engines are your passion, and you're happy doing what you're doing now, then just stick at it. Its a question of whether you work to live or live to work.

Adie,

As Pud says, websites are an extremely important aspect of business. An amateur site gives an impression of an amateur company, and in many respects a website is your customers first impression of your business.

Personally, I find the website difficult to use. The menu on the left is dfficult to read and there's too much yellow text.

Get it professionally designed - its actually not that expensive now for a good site (massive amounts of competition) and it'll make a huge difference.

(I hope this doesn't sound too critical!)

I'll do it for a free conversion

Known for the odd 164 Q4 conversion or three too!

adie

I'm an old wordsmith! Selling on the web is about love at first sight (site!) - seeing what you believe and believing what you see.

Things like font selection are very important and it's not just about what you say but how you say it, and not just what you've written but how you've laid it out.

Basically it's verbal tuning!

Originally Posted by adie

HI Guys
The 3.8 engine kits I have the pistons made to my design
and the liners not from Dawie
The rods are Arrow to my design as well
The Throttle bodies kits are Jenvey TBs Inlet manifolds
fuel rails etc are to my design

Adie AHM

Adie,

Are your liners a conventional design or are they like Dawie's which actually bite into the head to create a seal?

Funny how the mind works..I always think the AHM site has better credibility due to the basic website layout; its like it was written by a guy too busy working on engines to be bothered about appearances.

I see it the same way as having a dirty, crumby, pokey workshop - if they can't look after their own work premises, how well can they look after your car?

Of course, I realise its not alway the case - but as a new customer, first impressions count. Big time.

Originally Posted by stooge166

Funny how the mind works..I always think the AHM site has better credibility due to the basic website layout; its like it was written by a guy too busy working on engines to be bothered about appearances.

I'd be kinda that inclined but pictures speak a 1000 words.

Originally Posted by MattyB