Hello all,
I'm green to the Fiat/Alfa/Lancia world and just came into posession of a 1974 Fiat Sport Coupe in ok condition. A restoration project for sure. The previous owner haphazardly swapped the stock 5 speed for an automatic and I don't know what condition the engine is in. So, while looking through the inventory of my local junkyards on the internet, I came across a 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta complete engine and 5 speed transmission. As a matter of fact, I think the entire car is there, but I'm not sure.
Anyhow, getting to the point, I compared the stock hp of my 1.8l to the 2.0l of the Alfetta and am seriously thinking about going this route since stock/aftermarket engine parts are more readily available in the US. I'd like to know what these engines are capable of though with an aftermarket cam and maybe port/polish on the head. What are people doing with this engine without spending a lot of salary? Also, is there a 16v head available like there is for the Fiat? What about motor mounts?
So many questions! Thanks in advance, and once again hello to everyone!
I'm green to the Fiat/Alfa/Lancia world and just came into posession of a 1974 Fiat Sport Coupe in ok condition. A restoration project for sure. The previous owner haphazardly swapped the stock 5 speed for an automatic and I don't know what condition the engine is in. So, while looking through the inventory of my local junkyards on the internet, I came across a 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta complete engine and 5 speed transmission. As a matter of fact, I think the entire car is there, but I'm not sure.
Anyhow, getting to the point, I compared the stock hp of my 1.8l to the 2.0l of the Alfetta and am seriously thinking about going this route since stock/aftermarket engine parts are more readily available in the US. I'd like to know what these engines are capable of though with an aftermarket cam and maybe port/polish on the head. What are people doing with this engine without spending a lot of salary? Also, is there a 16v head available like there is for the Fiat? What about motor mounts?
So many questions! Thanks in advance, and once again hello to everyone!