Re: 75 TS Power

[Hal Taylor <taylor@domain.elided>]

Hmmmm... With all this discussion of the 2.0 TS, the gears are beginning
to turn in my little brain (usually a dangerous thing....)

I know Brian had a comment about potential difficulties mating the 75
crank to the GTV/Spider transmission.  Anyone else have a comment about
wether one of these powerplants might fit in my ('86) 115 Spider?  Are
size considerations an issue? (I was once told not to even dream of
putting a 2.5 V6 in there).  What about injection and ignition systems?
How much work would be involved there?

If I could get 143 hp with a catalytic converter, I bet I could get it
past the state of California.  I think they just check that it's got all
originally specified emmisions equipment, and passes tests for output...

Hal Taylor
'86 spider veloce "Strega" (who wouldn't mind a few extra horses at her
disposal)

Keith Walker wrote:

> >>The UK Alfa specialist claim 155hp in UK trim
> so it should be a nice bump up with potential for more.<<
>
> A UK 75 in non cat form was a claimed 148hp, and about 5
> less with a cat. You should be able to get a few more hp
> out by playing with the injection.
>
> My local Alfa specialist put a TS engine in a 105 series coupe
> a few years ago, but the owner opted to fit a pair of carbs
> instead of the OE injection. Unfortunatly this loses the
> variable valve timing.
>
> All the best
>
> Keith

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