About the Book
It is twenty years since the original edition of this book was published, but Alfa Romeo enthusiasts everywhere are still active today more than ever in preserving, modifying and racing these excellent cars. Throughout this time, the author in true Alfista fashion, never stopped looking for and trying new techniques to increase the power, overall performance and reliability of Alfas and their engines. This book is the result of much research, also first-hand experience gained through many Alfa rwd model projects, from the 105 series to the last of the 75 models. There is a lot of completely new information here regarding TwinSpark Cylinder head mods, big-brake mods, LSD adjustment procedure, electrical system improvements, plus many flow-bench diagrams, dyno plots, and much more.
Table of Contents:
ENGINE: Description, Areas to improve, Cylinder head, Cylinder block, Oil pump, Camshafts, Compression ratio, Starting after rebuild " FUEL SYSTEM: Weber carburettors, Fuel pump, Airbox & filter, Fuel injection "A IGNITION & ELECTRICS: Distributor, Ignition (general), Generator, Starter motor, Battery "A EXHAUST SYSTEM " OIL & WATER COOLING " CHASSIS & DRIVETRAIN: Gearbox ratios, Differential, Transaxle, LSD mods, Steering ratios, Suspension, Brakes, Turbocharging, Roll cage, Body seam strengthening "A APPENDICES: Suppliers & specialists, Camshaft performance graphs "A INDEX.
About the Author :
Jim Kartalamakis was born in Salonica, Greece. After finishing high school in Athens he went to Toronto, Canada, to study Electrical Engineering. At age 23, after a few Detroit musclecars, he bought his first Alfa and that’s where it all started. Thirty years later, Jim still vaguely, but 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 one job (Aerospace Industry) and one make of car, although different models from a 1750GT, through Alfetta GTV, 75 3.0 to, currently, another 75 3.0 and a 1.8Turbo. The all-encompassing Alfa hobby has led to many engines being built, mostly for friends, and frequent trackdays to seriously test and enjoy the resulting performance. For many years Jim was a technical writer for several car magazines, and the official Alfa Romeo technical manual translator in Greece. All this car-related life (racing, parts-buying trips and other disappearing acts) has sometimes taxed the family _x0019_s patience, but an understanding wife is always a gift from heaven. The author’s only regret is that he still hasn’_x0019_t convinced her to sit in the car for one flying lap to see, and feel, what it _x0019_s all about, just one ... _x000B_
Review :
New Zealand" Classic Car", December 2006 "Anyone contemplating a rebuild of one of Alfa's late model twin-cams would be well advised to check out this book before starting work." The book is illustrated throughout with mainly colour photos and the author writes in a simple, easy-to-understand way which is vitally important for getting technical information across accurately. Not exactly a coffee table book, (unless you are a real Alfa 'tech geek') but a 'must have' for any Alfa enthusiast who wants to get the maximum performance from their engine. Classic Performance & Retro
