Description
This is the completely updated, revised and enriched version of the best-known Alfa Twin Cam engine tuning book, covering all aspects of engine/chassis modification for high performance: all important measurements given; unique LSD building procedure; inductive distributor recurving, step-by-step; affordable big-brake modifications; complete suspension sub-section; Twin Spark head modifications; electrical system modifications; and up-to-date supplier list. The book features a lot of new information on Twin Spark cylinder head modifications, big-brake conversions and suspension modifications, as well as electrical system improvements. The contents applies to Alfa Romeo's 1300/1600/1750/2000 DOHC (Twin Cam) 4-cylinder engines and relevant cars from 1964 to 1993, plus the TwinSpark and 1.8 Turbo models.
About the Author
Jim Kartalamakis, 52, 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 many 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 s patience, but an understanding wife is always a gift from heaven. The author s only regret is that he still hasn t convinced her to sit in the car for one flying lap to see, and feel, what it s all about, just one ...
Reviews
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
Book Information
ISBN 9781845840198
Author Jim Kartalamakis
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Veloce
Publisher David & Charles
About the Author
Jim Kartalamakis, 52, 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 many 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 s patience, but an understanding wife is always a gift from heaven. The author s only regret is that he still hasn t convinced her to sit in the car for one flying lap to see, and feel, what it s all about, just one ...
Reviews
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
Book Information
ISBN 9781845840198
Author Jim Kartalamakis
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Veloce
Publisher David & Charles
