Re: [alfa] 2.5L vs 3.0L Milano Flywheels...Different?

[Ray Cordova <cordovar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kevin,
I've gotten the same info about the flywheel weights.  It is supposed to be one 
of the reasons why the 2.5s have better throttle response, i.e., rev easier, 
than the 3.0s.  It's also why I had mine machined to be lighter when I did my 
3.0 conversion.  Subjectively, I think it worked, the 3.0 I have is has great 
throttle tip in response.  I did find out after the fact that what I did was a 
no-no because the V6 flywheels are (aledgedly) balanced with the crank.  I guess 
I dodged a bullet on that one because my engine is smooth all the way up to 
redline.

Sorry I can't be much help on the transplant source question, mine came from a 
Verde.

-Ray
'84 GTV 6
San Diego


>
>Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 05:47:59 -0500
>From: "kloliver" <kloli@domain.elided>
>Subject: RE: [alfa] 2.5L vs 3.0L Milano Flywheels...Different?
>
>The 2.5 (GTV6) flywheel and crank are different than the Milano 3.0. The
>lengths of the 2 cranks are different, and this is taken up by a
>corresponding change in the mounting hub on the flywheel so that the ring
>gear ends up in the same place.  I believe that the 2.5 flywheel is also
>lighter than the 3.0.  I am not sure if the Milano 2.5 and 3.0 parts are the
>same.
>I have pictures of the 2 side by side if anyone is interested.
>Kevin
>- -----Original Message-----
>From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided]On Behalf Of Dio
>Genio
>Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 1:51 AM
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>Subject: [alfa] 2.5L vs 3.0L Milano Flywheels...Different?
>
>Thanks to all who have posted regarding the
>transplanting of a 164 "L" engine into a Milano...my
>next project. I'm now pretty much sure that the 164
>engines are a drop-in fit from a mounting perspective,
>as long as you use the 2.5L bell housing, starter and
>distributor setup. A number of people have put 164
>engines into their GTV-6s without any apparent issues,
>so I'd imagine the Milano must follow suit.
>
>The flywheels are still a mystery, however. Some claim
>the 3.0L Milano flywheel is different than the 2.5L.
>Is this true? And if so, exactly how are they
>different? I have spoken to people who just bolted up
>the 2.5L flywheel to the 164 engine and happily drove
>off, with no apparent ills.
>
>Or am I missing something here?
>
>TIA,
>
>- -D-
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