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Technical => 116 Series (Alfetta Sedan/GT/GTV & Giulietta Sedan) => Topic started by: Paul Gulliver on June 10, 2010, 06:04:17 PM

Title: 116 with a bit more straight line mumbo
Post by: Paul Gulliver on June 10, 2010, 06:04:17 PM
Not sure if this is an o dear or an interesting project . Brave attempt with an old nord engine.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1978-ALFA-ROMEO-GTV-116-DRAG-CAR-SUPERCHARGED-/280518797396?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4150392854
Title: Re: 116 with a bit more straight line mumbo
Post by: Sheldon McIntosh on June 10, 2010, 07:08:21 PM
Wow.  Pretty sure I posted a link to the same car a few years ago, so either someone took on the project, or it's a new one.  Is it just me ,or does the car look a lilttle bit embarassed?
Title: Re: 116 with a bit more straight line mumbo
Post by: Davidm1600 on June 10, 2010, 07:10:55 PM
ah yep, i saw this on another thread today.  To quote from that defunct Aussie Topgear show "What were they thinking"  F**k its aweful, what a waste of a GTV.  I hate drag racing in any form
Title: Re: 116 with a bit more straight line mumbo
Post by: Andrew Bose on June 10, 2010, 08:23:08 PM

I think the description say it all.
""Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing""
Title: Re: 116 with a bit more straight line mumbo
Post by: dehne on June 10, 2010, 10:18:56 PM
it seems to be the one that was advcertised a while ago but it has had a bit of work done since then
Title: Re: 116 with a bit more straight line mumbo
Post by: bonkfrog on June 11, 2010, 09:34:50 AM
Definitely an O Dear. Xist, what a mess!
Title: Re: 116 with a bit more straight line mumbo
Post by: BradGTV on June 11, 2010, 06:09:43 PM
what is the point in it?
the nord motor with 10 psi wouldnt be powerfull enough to make it interesting..
Title: Re: 116 with a bit more straight line mumbo
Post by: Frank Musco on June 11, 2010, 06:33:29 PM
Yes Brad GTV,
Now 75 psi boost, fire breathing nitro methane, and so on....

Might be interesting for a split second watching it fly to bits.

I do appreciate the effort thats been put into it, thats a lot of good work , which then begs the question asked, why wasn't it finished when its was so close.
Title: Re: 116 with a bit more straight line mumbo
Post by: Davidm1600 on June 11, 2010, 08:24:36 PM
ahm Frank because it is both pointless and hideous !!  Personally I can't see the point in drag racing, leave it to the bogans I reckon
Title: Re: 116 with a bit more straight line mumbo
Post by: Storm_X on June 11, 2010, 08:59:36 PM
i think the only bad thing about it is that huge sticker and the stuff hanging out of the bonnet.

All the work has been done very well and doesnt look dodgie. I dont think that motor will put out much power.