Re: alfa-digest V8 #1149

[Norm Riffle <normriff@domain.elided>]

alfa-digest wrote:

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> Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 00:51:00 -0400
> From: "Anne O" <marinefuel@domain.elided>
> Subject: 1600 into 2000,70's GTV into Spider
>

> Next transplant candidate-the differential from a 70 Euro 1750
> into a 84 Spider. Does anyone know definiftively the ratio of
> the 1970 1750 Euro GTV?Is it easier to swap out the entire rear
> suspension? To the best of my knowledge,the transmission is a
> straightforward swap-opinions?

My understanding is the euro cars came w/ a 4:10 or 4:30 ratio
easier to just swap the diff assbly.


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>
> How about the Driveshaft-intercahngeability,different length?
> 1969 or 70 GTV vs 1984 spider? Yes,I could go measure them but
> it requires slithering under cars that will reward me with an
> eyefull of rust and single-handed measurements tend to be
> inaccurate. I am sure you members have this information at
> immediate recall.

GTV and Berlina driveshaft are longer than the spider driveshaft


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>
> As the summer season is winding down,I promise to post something
> of more general interest, humor,-flaming cars come to mind. I
> had a grand one.

Heck, tell us more about this cool 1600!

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>
> Anne O
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> Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:09:30 -0700
> From: Dan Walker <dawnanddan@domain.elided>
> Subject: more 1974 GTV questions
>
> Greetings Alfisti !
>
> A few more questions for the digesti:
>
> I know this is probably an old thread but I never paid attention 'cuz I
> didn't have a GTV until now.

yes, but nobody minds.....

>
> Is the front suspension on a 1974 GTV higher than " normal " due to some
> bumper reg's or something like that ?  There is something like 4 or 5
> inches of air between the top of the tire and the bottom of the fender lip
> ( a lot more than my Duetto had originally, which is my only frame of
> reference ).  Are there some additional spacers - or lack thereof - in
> there on the spring pans or something ?

yes

>
> Another question:  I believe the car came with Spica shock absorbers from
> the factory ( please correct me if I'm wrong ).  What did they look like
> ?  What color were they painted ?

black, w/ while Spica logo if i recall.

> Did they have a  metal tube over the
> exposed rod like Koni's or did they have a rubber gaiter or bellows like
> Bilsteins ?  Any distinct outer markings or stickers ?
>
> Lastly, other than springs, shocks and sway bars does anyone have any other
> handling "secrets" they'd like to share ?

I prefer the car sit level, some like the front a tad lower....
you can cut the springs instead of buying new ones.....
the stock spica shocks are great.....
get a huge front sway bar, leave the back alone......
adjustable front upper arms seem like a necessity.......not everyone uses them
wheels and tires......

you mean like that?
my experience, your mileage may vary


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