Not sure what to think of this...

[Poodles]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Putting a turbo on an engine doesn't exactly make reliable power...

If it's built right, it's fine. The engine he swapped in is also boosted beyond stock, so...

[dem00n]

Originally Posted by Poodles

If it's built right, it's fine. The engine he swapped in is also boosted beyond stock, so...

The GTV's have the very popular Alfa twin cam engine, in the 80's they turbocharged a variant of this engine (1.8L) and made 150hp stock, the race version somewhere around 300hp for rallies. Considering race engines need a rebuild every 5k (Even less) miles, doesn't equal to a very street able engine.

While an SR20 with some bits and bobbles can choo choo with 300hp all day and be fairly reliable.

I love the idea of machining and engineering one off pieces for an engine , but in terms of reliability and price, it makes sense on the owners decision.

However, naturally aspirated and really pushing it, you could get a twin cam to around 200hp if you know the right guy....which would of been perfect for this car.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Somehow I doubt that.

I think you're right, you couldn't take this thing and immediately drive it like it was designed to be driven, but the car looks like it's about +1" of ride height and a proper set of wheels and tires away from a good thrashing.

Engine kills it for me though.

Originally Posted by dem00n

However, naturally aspirated and really pushing it, you could get a twin cam to around 200hp if you know the right guy....which would of been perfect for this car.

This all day long, the twin cam Alfa engine is a gift from god, ~150 hp out of a 2.0L or 1.75L or 1.6L is totally reliably doable, in a car that weighs in around 2,000 lbs it's more than enough to have a blast.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExR6I8j9yoQ"]Alfa Romeo Giulia super @ S.R.C. - helmet cam - YouTube[/ame]
(BTW this is a sedan powersliding around the track, would love one of these)

[GhostRai]

I approve, but that camo rocker cover...not so much.