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update from David Edgington who has been selling Alfa Romeo spares for over 40 years).
The installation of a 75 twin spark engine into the older Giulia
105 cars, has been exceedingly popular since first being undertaken
by Ferrari specialist Mike Elliott at “Superformance”
back in 1996. (This conversion was described in Classic &
Sportscar of August 1996). The engines were modified as follows---
forged pistons, a Ferrari 308 distributor, a fabricated inlet
manifold and Colombo & Barriani camshafts---supplied by us
UPDATE
We can also supply tubular steel exhaust manifolds for
the conversion. produced by CSC in Italy. Cost is £260.00. |
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| The problem with carrying out such a conversion
has been obtaining, or fabricating, an inlet manifold suitable
for adapting carburettors in place of the fuel injection system.
This obstacle has now been overcome and a suitable inlet manifold
is available for this conversion----our price for this superb
piece of kit is only £275-00p. |
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Ignition is now covered by using a fully mapable distributorless
system along with blanking plates to cover the apertures left
by the removal of the original distributors. A conversion like
this has the advantage of providing a reasonably authentic under-bonnet
appearance, as well as providing a basis for further tuning in
order to attain searing performance from a 2-litre engine.
For an owner of a 105 series car not wishing to go to these extremes
a standard 75 twin spark engine can be installed retaining the
original fuel injection and ignition system—as shown by
Bob Farnborough’s example seen here.
We can supply pistons & liners, gaskets, bearings etc., at
our usual discounted prices for anyone considering such a conversion.
For either type of conversion three stages of camshaft are presently
available, although being the official agent for Colombo &
Barriani gives us the advantage of using their latest technology
and improvements and access to many ‘special’ profiles.
We are usually in a position to supply a used 75 TS engine as
a basis for such a conversion, or we can provide (to special order)
a complete engine rebuilt and ready for installation.
This conversion has been carried out successfully also by Alfetta
owners, so whatever your requirements (road or race) contact us
for specialist advice.
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