There was an article in the British Magazine 'Auto Italia' about such
a conversion several years ago. They had to widen the rear track of
the X 1/9 in order to get the suspension to work. A better idea (I
think) is what a buddy of mine did (with my help). He took an engine
out of a an Accura RSX (4 cylinder, DOHC, variable valve timing, fuel-
injected 2 Liter with a six-speed tranny) and put THAT in an X 1/9. He
then supercharged the engine for close to 300 BHP at the rear wheels.
Couple that with a lightened body (the whole car weighs less that 1600
pounds) and you have Ferrari Enzo-like performance and Honda
reliability. I don't have to tell you how fast and how quick this car
is, but even if I did, it would be meaningless. You'd have to
experience it to believe it!
George Graves
'86 GTV-6 3.0 'S'
On Dec 11, 2009, at 8:47 AM, Joe Elliott wrote:
I've seen photos of this engine in an X1/9, but I have no idea how
much
structual modification was required to get it there. I'd put it in
your
Milano (I'm told that the narrower brake booster from an Alfetta will
resolve the clearance problem).
-Joe
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:45:17 -0800 (PST)
From: Russell Neely <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: 164 4 Cam Engine, was Re: [alfa] Re: 164 Euro Lamps
Actually, I was thinking of stuffing the whole thing in a Fiat
X-19,
which probably would not work. A Fiero chassis is larger and has
removable
plastic body work. So I could make it look like a Stradale.
OK, I am 61 years old and have more than enough Alfa projects to
last
me
the rest of my life. So this endeavor will probably never happen.
Maybe I should put it in my Milano. Clearance for the brake
booster might be the major obstacle.
Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City
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