Your Ultimate Alfetta GT or GTV6

ncng · #1 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 09:52 PM

What chassis are you starting with, then what are you doing?

Motor, Callaway twin-turbo, Supercharger?
Brakes, Chassis upgrades? Other?

You build it, track car or road car!

Mark

Greg Gordon · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:02 PM

Well, I might be biased, but the car on the cover of this month's "Alfa Owner" rates pretty high in my book. I rode in that car at Hallett raceway a couple weeks ago. It was fun!

Greg

**Gubi** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:26 PM

Most days I'm just happy if my V6 runs and isn't slamming pistons into any valves.

**Biba69** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 11:35 AM

I'd start with a pristine GTV6, install a TS with a (reasonably quiet) supercharger and water to air intercooler. The exterior and dash would end up looking like an early Alfetta GT. Not sure what I'd do about bumpers. I'd be thrilled with 180 HP, more so with 190 to 200 HP.

I really like metal timing chains.

Biba

ncng · #5 (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biba69

I'd start with a pristine GTV6, install a TS with a (reasonably quiet) supercharger and water to air intercooler. The exterior and dash would end up looking like an early Alfetta GT. Not sure what I'd do about bumpers. I'd be thrilled with 180 HP, more so with 190 to 200 HP.

I really like metal timing chains.

Biba

k76 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 07:18 PM

Since we are dreaming here:

I'd start with a rust free alfetta GT
I'd tick the TS supercharged option
RSR suspension
Big brakes
Leather interior
some nice 15" wheels
All very subtle, no bling

Most importantly I'd use it as a daily driver!

**alfasrule** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 08:45 PM

I snagged a 75 Alfetta Race Car 5 years ago. I got trophies the original owner won races w/ this car at LimeRock Watkins Glen Laconnia etc. This car is totality tricked with 48 mm Webers and an extreme engine " I don't know what's in it". Suspension exceptional and 15' tires. Fuel Cell Brake coolers. " I can change my rear brake pads in the trunk " I own a GTV-6, Alfettas 1 Sedan 2 Coupes. I like the V6 but I'd rather deal w/ da 4 My GTV-6 is totally upgraded as well but the FETTA can blow it away and it's easier to work on. My op. PLEASE no Hate mail

gully116 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 12:38 AM

Have to agree with Biba & K76> I have just completed a twin spark conversion to a 1979 steel bumpered Alfetta. Includes twinspark LSD, sensible handling upgrades, koni's all round and stiffer bars plus GTV 6 brakes. I can drive it to the track on Saturday & post respectable times. On Sunday's take "her indoors" for a cruise & lunch. A great little package with about 150 hp & about 1000kgs.

If Alfa ever got around to making the ultimate Alfetta they would still be making them today

buzzed · #9 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 06:45 AM

my alfetta gt supercharged tubocharged 2liter nord with 3ltr rear end....when i finally finish it! check out engine conversion section for the low down on the build.

MR2 Zig · #10 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 07:39 AM

building mine now.....3.0 and a good transaxle, Milano front ar bar, rear ar bar(shankle?), stock shocks, poly bushes everywhere.

need to get door seals and a radio.

not a track car....just goes good and rides nice.

**Biba69** · #11 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 12:01 PM

A belated reply to Mark's question, "... why early Alfetta dash vs GTV dash?"

While not always the case but frequently the first version of a new model is the purest. I believe that to be the case with the Alfetta GT. When I first saw an Alfetta GT (in a dealership) I loved the tach sitting by itself directly in front of the driver. I'd driven a 1950 2.5 Riley for a number of years which had all of the instruments in the center. In this case, it made it handy for them to make it either left or right hand drive. Some years ago I got Brookland's soft cover book of Alfetta/GTV6 reviews from 1974 to 1987. Almost to a reviewer they hated the rest of the instruments being placed in the center. (I have to add, that it's such a shame that BMW put the instruments in the center of the 'new' Mini's dash, no wonder they've only sold a half gazillion of them).

This just convinced me that tthe Alfetta GT dash - especially the very early ones (sans fake wood) - were way cool (to coin a phrase).

They also complained about the shifting situation. There they had a point - especially when compared to the (almost identical) slick shifting 105 transmission. I've recently installed a rebuilt with lightened gears transmission in my '75 Alfetta GT. Once second gear is broken in a bit more, I'm going to drive over to every reviewer's 'place' and make them take if for a drive. True, the reviewers (if they haven't fallen off their perch by now) in the UK and OZ might complicate these plans, but ...

Buzzed/Mike's project really doesn't need any advertising - he already has a very large and loyal following on the progress of the turbo&supercharged Nord engine. But if you haven't visited by all means do so. Pretty neat to design and build-up an engine which is going in a roughly 30 year old (pristine) Alfetta GT(V) and has the potential HP of many modern supercars.

Biba

wonderbrad · #12 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 02:30 PM

My ultimate GTV6 was the one posted a month or so ago at Cars and Coffee. It was black, bumperless, and had everything nicely smoothed in. The plastic trim was all gone and it had tasteful modern wheels. Pretty much a class act. I am sure it must have had awesome performance mods too, but honestly I wouldn't care if it was a bone-stock 2.5 in there, it was so pretty.

Regarding the discussion of the early dashes vs. the later ones, I think the early ones are way cooler and it is funny that they changed the instrument locations for ergonomic reasons...I STILL can't read my speedo without tilting my head because the steering wheel rim blocks it. Well done, alfa!
Also the early seats with the wide headrests are in my opinion way cooler and sleeker looking than the later seats with the tennis racquet headrests. But the later seats are so comfortable it is worth it.

Gabor K. · #13 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 03:44 PM

Alex Jupe has a good hand with these cars. His 3.5L project wiht 260 Hp had just a test drive in Auto Italia magazine, with flying colours. Also in the same test there was a 3.5L 75 with 310hp with TB´s. Nice reading! Here the link to the Jupe car, how it was made.

Alex Jupe Motorsport :: Alfa Romeo GTV6 / 75 servicing, upgrades, sales & track preparation

Some of the photos: in a way (bumper)less is more. Also the mirrors are replaced. But what makes this car great are the much more potent engine and the RSR handling kit.

ncng · #14 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biba69

A belated reply to Mark's question, "... why early Alfetta dash vs GTV dash?"

While not always the case but frequently the first version of a new model is the purest. I believe that to be the case with the Alfetta GT. When I first saw an Alfetta GT (in a dealership)

ncng · #15 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 06:59 PM

[quote=wonderbrad;761091]
Regarding the discussion of the early dashes vs. the later ones, I think the early ones are way cooler and it is funny that they changed the instrument locations for ergonomic reasons...I STILL can't read my speedo without tilting my head because the steering wheel rim blocks it. Well done, alfa!
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Totally agree!