Alfa Romeo Forum banner

Giulietta qv Modifications

10K views 9 replies 3 participants last post by  JoeGQV97  
#1 ·
Hello everyone. Here's a rundown of the modifications I have made to my beautiful Giulietta QV over the 8months or so of ownership. I will update with pictures and new mods as I do them. Hope this can help any of you who are looking to do the same.

ENGINE/TUNING MODS
-custom air induction piping with K&N cone filter. (Removed original airbox/induction system and piping)
-Forge billet aluminium wastegate with 20psi spring.
- Custom downpipe back 2.75inch straight through exhaust.

EXTERIOR MODS.
- Maxton designs front lip spoiler/ diffuser with red pinstripe.
- Plasti dipped front grill (red surround with black inserts)
- Alfisti rear diffuser in gloss black
- Akrapovic carbon 100mm exhaust tips
-Akrapovic decal for rear diffuser
- Red Alfa Romeo windscreen sunstrip decal
- K&N logo in white on bottom of front windscreen
- Forge, Maxton designs and gfb (go fast bits) decals from parts bought. (Not yet applied)

INTERIOR MODS
- Bluetooth obd ECU reader
- Dashboard mounted tablet with torque app for ecu/engine monitoring.
- 7" touch screen rear view mirror dashcam with front and rear camera
- Turbosmart boost gauge
-Boost gauge pillar mount
- Alfa Romeo seatbelt pads
- Alfa Romeo branded rubber matt for top glove lid (looks great from outside as the lid is always up because of the tablet)
- Disco ball lighting (very cool at night)

PLANNED MODS
- turbosmart manual boost controller
- Airtec pro series front mount intercooler
- Ragazzon catless downpipe
- Spider chiptuning box or remap
- Alfa Romeo logo decal on dashboard fascia (the brushed metal piece)
- Various decals from parts I have bought (forge, gfb, Turbosmart etc.)
- Lowering springs/coilovers (may not do this as not practical round my area with speed bumps everywhere) plus front and rear diffusers already make the bodywork closer to the ground.

And that's everything (I think) if you have any questions feel free to ask and any suggestions are welcomed as well. As I said I will add pictures of the mods at some point. Hope this helps for those looking to modify their GQV. I am running 20psi boost and an estimated 250hp (could be more) aiming for 300 with remap or tuning box. Making sure I have the right engine modifications (induction kit, Intercooler, free flowing exhaust etc.) first before going for big power (very important).
 
#3 ·
Pictures of exterior and engine mods/additions I have made.
 

Attachments

#6 ·
You could say "boy racer" but all the stuff I have put on helps with airflow and power delivery. Diffusers, gauges upgraded induction and wastegate etc. The grill and sunstrip logo is just a personal preference and the car gets a lot of love from people so I'm very happy with it. Fantastic car.
 
#10 ·
Sounds like a good plan
Image


Would you mind telling me a bit about your bluetooth OBD-reader, e.g. what type it is, how it works, and in conjunction with what?

Thanks in advance.
I can indeed. It's a EML327 obd plugin that goes into the socket under the steering wheel. Mine is from Xtrons got a branded one as they are more reliable. But any adapter that says eml327 in it will work. I use it with the tablet I mounted in the top dashboard compartment along with an app called Torque. It monitors what your ecu readings are and is very useful. It can monitor pretty much anything you want using the torque app on tablet or phone via bluetooth. E.g. Coolant temp. Speed, revs, boost, oxygen sensors, air flow, air temp. Anything you want really. Hope this helps mate. Fell free to ask anything else and I'll try to get more detailed pics of how it works tomorrow ?