Re: alfa-digest V9 #239

[George Graves <gmgraves@domain.elided>]

I have driven several, in fact. The Montreal is a nice car, I'd like to 
have one, but its not especially fast. Certainly no faster than a good 
running GTV-6. This was from someone who races both. OTOH, as an engine 
upgrade from a 4, I still think the V6 is the better choice.

George Graves
'86 GTV-6


On Wednesday, Feb 5, 2003, at 21:30 US/Pacific, alfa-digest wrote:


> Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 21:08:31 -0500
> From: "X" <mygoose@domain.elided>
> Subject: RE:  Montreal Engine Value
>
> Before attempting that swap, consider a few things:   1) Do you want a
> nose-heavy car with lots of wheel spin?   2)  "Missing the exhaust..."
> These are quite elaborate, tubular steel headers, which are also No 
> Longer
> Available.   3)  The engine is heavier and bigger in bulk than the 
> Alfa V6.
> It will be a tight fit.   4)  It also sounds much better than the V6.  
>  5)
> You will need the Montreal gearbox, too.   6)  On the other hand, the 
> V6 is
> taller and will require a big ugly hood scoop, whereas the Montreal V8 
> will
> not.   7)  Oh yes, minor thing, dear me - -  the Monty V8 is a DRY SUMP
> system, so you'll also need all the plumbing, oil tank, etc.   8)  And 
> it
> uses 2 Bosch electronic ignition modules; you'll need those, too.  
> Also NLA,
> but some are hiding in Europe at Ferrari prices.  (Wait 'till you 
> price the
> rotor at $90., the distributor cap in the Hundreds, and the ditributor 
> in
> the Thousands...)
>
> The V6 would be a better proposition.  Probably it would also be a 
> Fright
> Pig, as they say.
>
> To the contributor who says, "the Montreal engine isn't all that great 
> in
> street trim"  I would reply (ho ho) you don't know what you're talking
> about.  The Montreal is a real sleeper among Alfas.  Just ride or 
> drive one,
> and then you'll know.
>
> Mr. Goose
George Graves
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