Alfa Romeo V6 Engine - High Performance Manual (Speedpro Series): Covers GTV6, 75 and 164 2.5 and 3 Litre Engines - Also Includes (not for front wheel ... & Transmission (Not for Front Wheel Drive) - Softcover

Jim Kartalamakis

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9781845840211: Alfa Romeo V6 Engine - High Performance Manual (Speedpro Series): Covers GTV6, 75 and 164 2.5 and 3 Litre Engines - Also Includes (not for front wheel ... & Transmission (Not for Front Wheel Drive)

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ISBN 10: 1845840216 ISBN 13: 9781845840211

Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd, 2011

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Following in the tracks of the author's well-known DOHC tuning manual this new book is the result of much research and firsthand experience gained through many projects concerning Alfa V6 rear-wheel drive models, from the GTV6 series to the last of the 75 3.0 models. A wealth of completely new information can be found here regarding cylinder head modifications, big brake modifications, LSD adjustment procedure, suspension modifications for road and track, electrical system improvements, flowbench diagrams, dyno plots, and much more! The Alfa V6 has been around for nearly three decades, so this comprehensive performance-enhancing guide for the Alfa V6 is long overdue. V6 enthusiasts everywhere now have a perfect guide for preserving, improving and modifying these excellent cars. Covers Alfa Romeo 1981-1993 on GTV6 and 75 2.5 and 3.0-litre rear-wheel drive models and all 3-litre Alfa Romeo 164 models. With over 200 photos and illustrations, and including coverage of the peripheral modifications necessary to deal with the massive increase in power, this book is a must-have for any Alfista.

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Review:

The publisher and writer call this book the definitive Alfa DOHC engine high performance bible. That is an understatement. Logically presented chapter by chapter in concise, easy to understand language, this book is a must for all owners or prospective owners, of the V6 Alfa Romeo models. This book is part of Veloce Publishings much heralded SpeedPro Series. This particular Alfa volume was written for the knowledgeable do-ityourself tuner, but if you are a mechanic trying to keep Afla enthusiasts cars on the road then I would also heartfelt recommend you have a copy of this book as a reference. This volume follows in the tracks of the author's well-known DOHC tuning manual and delivers V6 enthusiasts everywhere an expert guide for preserving, improving and modifying these excellent cars. The entire book consists of simple, yet explicit steps that are supported by detailed coloured photographs, charts, and illustration on such topics as cylinder head modification, airflow diagrams and dyne plot data. Between the covers you'll find all the important measurements are provided for the unique LSD building procedure, an equally distinctive inductive distributor recruiting with step-by-step instructions, affordable big-brake modifications, a complete suspension sub-section, and all the necessary modern electrical system upgrades. There is also an up-to-date supplier and specialist list, including web information. With over 150 photographs, comprehensive diagrams and covering the peripheral modifications necessary to deal with the massive increase in power, this book is a must-have for any Alfista. --Norm Mort- Freelance

Is it worth buying? Definitely for anyone interested in Alfa Romeos, those with a technical bent and anyone who wants a Christmas present that an Alfista will appreciate for years. Regardless of anything else, it's a great read. --Alfa News

About the Author:

Jim Kartalamakis was born in Salonica, Greece. He went to Toronto, Canada, to study electrical engineering, and at 23 bought his first Alfa, which was where it all started. 30 years later, Jim still fondly remembers the life and times of the ARCC (Alfa Romeo Club of Canada). He returned to Greece in 1979, and ever since has had only one make of car, albeit different models from a 1750 GT through to an Alfetta GTV, a 75 3.0 to, currently, another 75 3.0 and a 1.8 Turbo. For many years Jim was a technical writer for several car magazines, and the official Alfa Romeo technical manual translator in Greece.

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