who's got a fast fiat?

spiderrey · Post by **spiderrey** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:01 pm

those turbos are sweet cars. you could squeeze out more power easily with that set up im sure. i have a 95 turbo eclipse, very easy to modify for more power.

Danno · Post by **Danno** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:05 pm

I just thought I'd jump in here, because I think there is a different approach to the problem of getting smoked by minivans. The answer is quite simple. Don't race minivans. Cool people don't race light to light. They let everyone else floor it with engines roaring, and then they just pull away casually with look of calm and inner peace. If someone calls you out just say "I don't race my baby, it's far too valuable." or the even better semi-burn response of "HA!"

KillerB · Post by **KillerB** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:01 pm

I concur. I like to tell people that my car only "looks" fast... That being said, I'd like to see a mini-van try to do 100kph on a twisty winding country road. Heck, with the top down 50 feels like 70 anyway!

HOLLYWOODSPIDER · Post by **HOLLYWOODSPIDER** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:00 pm

Remember that the only reason those people want to race you is because they're jealous. They're trying to prove to themselves that they made the correct decision in choosing a K-car platform Caravan (the freudian dowdy schoolmarm) over a beautiful exotic italian roadster (the freudian stripper).

I never drive fast or race on the streets, but I love to wind it up on the freeway. I've had my '78 up to 112 on the way to Las Vegas. I have a stock 1800 with electronic ignition, cat test pipe and a weber 32/36 ADFA. People in Los Angeles usually drive about 80mph on the freeway if traffic allows, and the larger carb gives me much more power in the higher rpms. Also, we have some really great freeways (qualifier: only late at night on the portions that don't need major renovation). The 110 Pasadena was the first freeway in the US, and it's awesome to drive from Downtown L.A. to Pasadena and back in the wee hours of the morning. It's curvy to say the least.

124cso · Post by **124cso** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:00 pm

Hollywood is right on the button. Spiders are for "cruisin".
If you really want to be FAST, better off to buy a Ferarri or Lambourgini. Then you just sit at the lights, sneaking forward, waiting for the change, then watch them thrash their beasts as the lights change and listen for the bang !

spiderrey · Post by **spiderrey** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:08 pm

there a whole lot more fun when you blast them em and down windy roads. my car had a 1438 when i got it. it was great for cruising, but it got boring after a while, its nice to know you have a little something under the hood, if just for kicks.

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:02 pm

I'm with you on this one Rey. It's nice to have a little extra for those little ricer boys.

spiderrey · Post by **spiderrey** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:39 pm

then i guess im in good company.....

78spyderturbo · Post by **78spyderturbo** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:52 pm

Ok it is nice to know that you have extra power just in case you need it. Lots of it!!!!.

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:55 am

Have you got any dyno runs to show us for your turbo? It would be interesting to see!

78spyderturbo · Post by **78spyderturbo** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:01 pm

mdrburchette wrote:Have you got any dyno runs to show us for your turbo? It would be interesting to see!

No dyno runs yet I only put 360 miles on the car before the first snow storm ,and salt by the truck load was put on our roads here in Rhode Island,but the car is very strong at 12lbs.
Hopefully I will have dyno sheets before the FLU meet,it will be my first time.

spiderrey · Post by **spiderrey** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:14 pm

id like to see some pics and get some info on that turbo installation? thanx reyy

78spyderturbo · Post by **78spyderturbo** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:06 pm

spiderrey wrote:id like to see some pics and get some info on that turbo installation? thanx reyy

Hi spiderrey this turbo thing was my brother's idea, I was not to sure about the whole thing but after going for a ride in an 8 valve 1988 VW jetta with a turbo installed by him.I was sold.
It is a hybred t3 Garret,the exshaust manifold is Legends turbo with a modified flange,the intake is Euro Lancia Delta turbo and also the pistons, the intercooler is from ebay,everything else is made by hand,all the plumbing,down pipe,2.5" exshaust,the computer is from a vw corrado as is the distribuitor and wiring, the block is Oringed ,rods shotpened,crank knifedwedged balanced and blueprinted,6 puck clutch disc.http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii14 ... erturbo/?a

rlux4 · Post by **rlux4** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:25 pm

Great job of documentation '78. Thanks for the pics.
Your brother's idea huh? Was it his money too?
Ron

78spyderturbo · Post by **78spyderturbo** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:41 pm

rlux4 wrote:Great job of documentation '78. Thanks for the pics.
Your brother's idea huh? Was it his money too?
Ron

I am not really sure how to reply to your comment but I will just say that it was all my work "fab" and money thanks.
78spyder turbo.
80 spider efi.
71 850 sedan.
63 600d.

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