1997 Fiat Coupe 20 valve turbo

[magooagain]

1997 Fiat Coupe 20 valve turbo (2011-06-22 19:02:17)

[Steve Webb]

Hows the trackday car coming along? Just asking as I'm at the start of a similar project with a GTV, if I can find a suitable donor car.

[magooagain]

I have not done alot in recent months Steve. As you are aware i have been away for a few months.
I got under it a couple of days ago,stripped off the rear shocks and springs. Also the trailing arms and front calipers and discs.
A bit of plan change now is i am going to have the engine fully forged to achieve a possible 450hp. Along with the gearbox being stripped out and rebuilt and a Lancia intergrale inline plate to strenthen the gearbox. Luckily enough i have an early 5 speed box which is known to be stronger than the later 5 speed.
A big brake conversion is needed to stop this lot also. A progressive turbo to maximise grip out of corners.
Once i have got her fully stripped out,i intend to get the tin worm protection sorted.
Then all is needed is a large amount of money for the rebuild !!

[Steve Webb]

Hi Magoo,

have you been to the Haute Saintonge circuit? (http://www.circuitdehautesaintonge.com/accueil.html) Its not that far away from me and it looks pretty interesting.
Looks like all the track days are organised by GTRS (http://www.gtrsopendays.com/index.php) and the price for a trackday during the week looks pretty competitively priced.

[magooagain]

Not yet Steve, but its on my list. I am hoping a few coupe lads are coming over this year ,so i thought i would try and get us in there or at my local track. Val de Vienne.