Alfa Romeo V6 Engine High-Performance Manual

Available again after a long absence, The Alfa Romeo V6 Engine High-performance Manual follows in the tracks of the author's well-known DOHC tuning manual. This book is the result of much research and firsthand experience, gained through many projects concerning Alfa V6 rear-wheel drive models, from the GTV6 series to the last of the 75 3.0 models.A wealth of completely new information can be found here regarding cylinder head modifications, big brake modifications, LSD adjustment procedure, suspension modifications for road and track, electrical system improvements, flowbench diagrams, dyno plots, and much more!The Alfa V6 has been around for nearly three decades, so this comprehensive performance-enhancing guide for the Alfa V6 is long overdue. V6 enthusiasts everywhere now have a perfect guide for preserving, improving and modifying these excellent cars.The book covers Alfa Romeo 1981-1993 on GTV6 and 75 2.5 and 3.0-litre rear-wheel drive models, and all 3-litre Alfa Romeo 164 models.With over 200 photos and illustrations, and including coverage of the peripheral modifications necessary to deal with the massive increase in power, this book is a must-have for any Alfista.

“"Is it worth buying? Definitely for anyone interested in Alfa Romeos, those with a technicalbent and anyone who wants a Christmas present that an Alfista will appreciate for years. Regardless of anything else, it's a great read." - Alfa News”

Is it worth buying? Definitely for anyone interested in Alfa Romeos, those with a technical bent and anyone who wants a Christmas present that an Alfista will appreciate for years. Regardless of anything else, it's a great read. Alfa News. The publisher and writer call this book the definitive Alfa DOHC engine high performance bible. That is an understatement. Logically presented chapter by chapter in concise, easy to understand language, this book is a must for all owners or prospective owners, of the V6 Alfa Romeo models. This book is part of Veloce Publishings much heralded SpeedPro Series. This particular Alfa volume was written for the knowledgeable do-ityourself tuner, but if you are a mechanic trying to keep Afla enthusiasts cars on the road then I would also heartfelt recommend you have a copy of this book as a reference. This volume follows in the tracks of the author's well-known DOHC tuning manual and delivers V6 enthusiasts everywhere an expert guide for preserving, improving and modifying these excellent cars. The entire book consists of simple, yet explicit steps that are supported by detailed coloured photographs, charts, and illustration on such topics as cylinder head modification, airflow diagrams and dyne plot data. Between the covers you'll find all the important measurements are provided for the unique LSD building procedure, an equally distinctive inductive distributor recruiting with step-by-step instructions, affordable big-brake modifications, a complete suspension sub-section, and all the necessary modern electrical system upgrades. There is also an up-to-date supplier and specialist list, including web information. With over 150 photographs, comprehensive diagrams and covering the peripheral modifications necessary to deal with the massive increase in power, this book is a must-have for any Alfista. - Norm Mort-Freelance.

Jim Kartalamakis was born in Salonica, Greece. He went to Toronto, Canada, to study electrical engineering, and at 23 bought his first Alfa, which was where it all started. 30 years later, Jim still 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 only one make of car, albeit different models – from a 1750 GT through to an Alfetta GTV, a 75 3.0 to, currently, another 75 3.0 and a 1.8 Turbo. For many years Jim was a technical writer for several car magazines, and the official Alfa Romeo technical manual translator in Greece.His other works include The Alfa Romeo DOHC High-performance Manual, another book in Veloce’s SpeedPro series.

Having existed for nearly three decades a comprehensive performance-enhancing guide for the Alfa V6 is long overdue. This book follows in the tracks of Jim Kartalamakis' well-known Alfa DOHC tuning manual. V6 enthusiasts everywhere now have a perfect guide for preserving, improving and modifying these excellent cars. The author, in his usual detailed way, has compiled all kinds of useful information and techniques to increase power, performance and the reliability of these rear-wheel-drive (rwd) Alfas and their engines. This book is the result of much research and first-hand experience gained through many projects concerning Alfa V6 rwd models, from the GTV6 series to the last of the 75 3.0 models. A wealth of completely new information can be found here regarding cylinder head modifications, big-brake modifications, LSD adjustment procedure, suspension modifications for road and track, electrical system improvements, flowbench diagrams, dynograph plots and more. Covers Alfa Romeo 1981-1993 on GTV6 and 75 2.5 and 3.0 litre rear wheel drive models. Covers engines of all 3 litre Alfa Romeo 164s. With over 150 photographs, comprehensive diagrams and covering the peripheral modifications necessary to deal with the massive increase in power, this book is a must have for any Alfista.

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