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Title: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: poohbah on July 05, 2017, 01:25:38 PM
Twinny ranks No4

Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: nicb205 on July 05, 2017, 01:28:18 PM
Is that in the gtv spider? That's the one I'm influencing my daughter to get in a few year's time

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Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: poohbah on July 05, 2017, 01:30:35 PM
Yes, but not after 2006. and you need to check as JTS were fitted to some from 2003
Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: poohbah on July 05, 2017, 01:33:12 PM
But as a Busso owner, I'd still recommend the V6.

Here's why (2:44 in)

Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: nicb205 on July 06, 2017, 02:51:00 PM
It does sound pretty sweet.

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Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: kaleuclint on July 07, 2017, 08:46:40 PM
Saab B235R: 168kW / 342Nm.  Huge presence.
Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: Steve S on July 07, 2017, 09:45:24 PM
I would pick the Fiat Lampredi over the Fiat/Alfa modular engine

Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: alfamisa on July 08, 2017, 11:04:46 AM
Quote from: Steve S on July 07, 2017, 09:45:24 PM
I would pick the Fiat Lampredi over the Fiat/Alfa modular engine

In design I'd agree with that (but Fiat/Alfa 2.0TS for it's output). I've enjoyed Lampredi Twin cam variants in 1400, 1600, 1800 and 2000cc.
Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: Steve S on July 08, 2017, 07:46:34 PM
I can't help but think the author thinks the 147 twin spark is the same engine as the Nord
Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: poohbah on July 09, 2017, 11:05:44 AM
If you are referring to me Steve, I'm well aware they are not the same. Just posted the link as I thought fellow Alfa enthusiasts would be interested.  ;)

Or do you mean the guy in the video?
Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: Steve S on July 09, 2017, 06:16:58 PM
The author of the video of course! Although, on reflection he's correct as the Lampredi and the Nord were pretty much retired more than 20 years ago.

 
Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: poohbah on July 09, 2017, 07:13:25 PM
Goodo, just checking. I reckon the Nord would probably rank ahead of the twinny if it was greatest 4pots of all time. :)
Title: Re: Greatest 4 pots of last 20 years
Post by: ugame on July 13, 2017, 04:17:31 PM
Ah the SR20.

The only problem there is, at just a smidge over 40, I feel too old for an S15. :D

My 180sx had the CA18DET which was unloved in the Silvia community.