Re: Valves and Quads

["Obie Fayth" <bibendum59@domain.elided>]

Tess,
    The number of valves can be quoted on a total per cylinder or per 
engine basis with the latter probably being more common. ie. 24 valve 164 
engine or 32 valve northstar v8, etc. It is safe to assume (when talking 
about automobile engines) that if they say <=5 valves then they are talking 
on a per cylinder basis and >5 would be on a per engine basis.
    The Quadrifoglio is a symbol of Alfa's racing heritage. Cars with the 
Quad badging are supposed to be sportier and more luxurious than their 
counterparts through a mix of trim add-ons and/or through mechanical 
upgrades. Regarding the Quadrifoglio designation on the Spider vs 164, they 
both received trim upgrades that differentiated them from their base and 
luxury counterparts (body kit, unique interior differences, wheels). In 
addition, the 164 Q received suspension upgrades, more supportive seats, 
different gear ratios and MORE POWER (insert maniacal laughter here) 
compared to the LS model.

-Obie
Tacoma, Wa.
assorted Alfas



> Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2002 14:39:14 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Tessie McMillan <tessmc@domain.elided>
> Subject: re: quote without comment
>
> OK, I'll be the one to ask a dumb question. I missed the original NYT
> article since I've been on vacation a week and not going onto the Net
> much.
>
> What does "Quadrifoglio" really stand for? There is a Quad Spider, but
> that's just a glorified Veloce with ground effects, fancy skirts, hardtop,
> and 16" wheels. How does that differ from, say, a 164 Quad?
>
> Aside from that, here's another dumb question: when someone says
> "four-valve", do they mean two intake and two exhaust, or four intake and
> four exhaust (which would really be eight)?
>
> Tess

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