Alpine GTA Turbo - V8 Europa Cup Style New Project

[DaveL485]

Its actually, in perspective, quite compact for a V8 isnt it.

 

[DaveL485]

I can appreciate the work that goes into tailoring these but i'd like to ask why you didnt go for a GTX series? They're just a generation apart from anything else in spool, delivery, capability and drivability.

 

[Tony Smith]

Because I didn't know that :0). Martin machines all parts to his own spec, he'd probably be able to give you an explanation if you asked him :0).

 

[Tony Smith]

Very compact, it's very close to the PRV in size in every dimension, inch longer, no wider or higher.

 

[andybond]

Its not a wide Vee by any stretch of the imagination

 

[Deleted member 486]

See - pushrods are good for something...

 

[Brigsy]

Is it Martin Faulks doing the work ? He builds some nice turbos for the gta's

 

[Tony Smith]

Is it Martin Faulks doing the work ? He builds some nice turbos for the gta's

He's doing the new turbo for my 3.0 litre GTA but has no involvement in the V8. Guy who's doing it has been putting LS engines in Jensen Interceptors among other things.

 

[Tony Smith]

Transaxle test fitted last week, threw up a couple of more issues. A small amount of the rear bumper needs to be trimmed as the bottom pulley sticks out a fair bit from the block and the standard water pump outlets are completely wrong so I'm going to buy an electric pump to make a much neater job off it and grab a few bhp in the process (like it needs them). Still pushing for a running car by the end of the month

 

[DaveL485]

Still pushing for a running car by the end of the month

You reckon?

 

[Tony Smith]

You reckon?

He said 4 weeks to me, car won't be finished but engine running. Electronics all come preprogrammed so it is just a matter of plug and play to get it running.

 

[Tony Smith]

Finally got a starter motor this week but we also had to order a Moroso electric water pump from the states , which is a lovely bit of kit but wasn't budgeted for and will be £500 plus once it goes through customs :0(. Subframe had all been strengthened and has gone off to powder coaters so soon as those bits are back then engine should get it's final fitting.
Moroso 63539K: Polished Electric Water Pump Kit Small Block Chevy Includes: | JEGS

Bonus is they reckon it's worth up to 20 bhp - trouble is I've got more than I want already !

Also changing my mind about a Europa Cup style look, might go for something more demure like a dark gloss grey with black wheels maybe - needs to look hard :0) - any suggestions - Photoshop mock-ups appreciated - I'm shite at that stuff :0)

 

[DaveL485]

but wasn't budgeted for

Always the way.... be interested to see how the pump works and replaces the OE one.

 

[Tony Smith]

Subframe strengthened and powder coated. Extra box sections, big cross brace and seam welding.

 

[DaveL485]

Like that. Gonna need to be strong isnt it!

Whats the weight difference between the V8 and original PU?

 

[Andyquadra]

Like that. Gonna need to be strong isnt it!

Whats the weight difference between the V8 and original PU?

not a lot I bet!

 

[Tony Smith]

Bare engine is about 30 kg heavier but no turbo, manifolding or intercooler so probably less than 20 kg difference. Will move spare wheel to front too so that should make it very similar. It sits lower too so C of G lower too. It was more the near-on 500 ft/lbs of twist that concerned me rather than the weight :0).

 

[Andyquadra]

It was more the near-on 500 ft/lbs of twist that concerned me rather than the weight :0).

Have you got a single piece primary shaft?

 

[Tony Smith]

Have you got a single piece primary shaft?

Yes full Quaife single piece shaft - full upgrade and rebuild, was eye wateringly expensive . 350 ft/lbs is about the limit of a standard 'box.

 

[Andyquadra]

Yes full Quaife single piece shaft - full upgrade and rebuild, was eye wateringly expensive . 350 ft/lbs is about the limit of a standard 'box.

I know! I've seen the kits when visiting GTO racing