Alfa 155 Q4 :: 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4

**Suzumushi** · 27-10-11, 21:02

Alfa 155 Q4 :: 2005 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4 (2011-10-27 20:02:06)

**Steve Webb** · 28-10-11, 07:20

That looks like a nice clean standard car you've got there.

**Suzumushi** · 28-10-11, 08:22

thanks,
but thats why she needs some upgrades ;]

**Steve Webb** · 28-10-11, 13:36

Before you do anything else make sure you get the wheels checked, the standard speedlines are known for being a little soft and they do buckle very easily.

**Suzumushi** · 12-12-11, 21:59

Originally Posted by Steve Webb

Before you do anything else make sure you get the wheels checked, the standard speedlines are known for being a little soft and they do buckle very easily.

With brakes upgrade they will be replaced anyway.

Right now,
- mainfold and downpipe is ceramic coated to keep heat away from engine bay
- Bosst gauge, afr gauge and extra oil pressure gauge is "installed" into the car
- exhaust will be replaced from downpipe to rear end silencer, rear end box will have variable back pressure for low and high rpm range (have anyone tested such solution ?)
- and still waiting for CNC company to make brackets for brembo calipers for me

/end of the news for my bella

**Suzumushi** · 25-04-12, 01:21

Some stuff that will be fitted soon.
Don't know if 17' OZ's will fit with calipers properly but will figure this out soon

**Steve Webb** · 25-04-12, 07:56

Good luck with the fitting of the calipers, are the wheels 16" or 17"?

**Suzumushi** · 26-04-12, 20:07

Originally Posted by Steve Webb

Good luck with the fitting of the calipers, are the wheels 16" or 17"?

They are 7x17 ET37, will see

i'm adding some lost pictures too (thermal and new exhaust)

**Suzumushi** · 26-04-12, 20:09

And some thermal stuff

**Steve Webb** · 26-04-12, 20:28

That looks nicely made and well fitted. 3" all the way through?

**Suzumushi** · 26-04-12, 20:44

Originally Posted by Steve Webb

That looks nicely made and well fitted. 3" all the way through?

2,65", it have variable backpressure system, on low revs only one of two backpipes working, on high revs all (two) of them
it's much more quiet than previous (on first photo) and turbo spools up quicker (2600rpm, instead of 3100), also giving more boost (1,4 instead of 1,2) (i'm fighting with this now with some tuner specialists)

regards

**Steve Webb** · 27-04-12, 21:02

Originally Posted by Suzumushi

2,65", it have variable backpressure system, on low revs only one of two backpipes working, on high revs all (two) of them

That sounds like a good system, I assume it works fully automatically? Must work if you are getting boost pressure at lower revs, and more pressure overall.

**Suzumushi** · 09-05-12, 17:31

Originally Posted by Steve Webb

That sounds like a good system, I assume it works fully automatically? Must work if you are getting boost pressure at lower revs, and more pressure overall.

Yes, it works fully automatic
by the way, some first try on with brakes....

**Steve Webb** · 09-05-12, 19:16

Looks like you had a lot of room for the brakes with those wheels. What size disks are they?

**Suzumushi** · 09-05-12, 19:42

Originally Posted by Steve Webb

Looks like you had a lot of room for the brakes with those wheels. What size disks are they?

This is standard setup,
alfa 166 calipers, and fiat coupe 305mm brembo oro discs
bigger disks 310mm are only in 5x98 pcd setup, so bigger disks = custom made or redrilled disks.

I think 16" wheels are hard to find to fit properly, and with acceptable "look" for me (i know, gustibus non disputandum est

)

and one of main factor was a wheel weight, these ones are very light.

<edit> i've added some photos </edit>

regards

**Suzumushi** · 05-12-12, 10:59

Little "pre-taste" what will be done to second engine...

Camshafts, 1" cambetl kit, gearbox plate, balancer shaft removal kit.... not included in pictures as i cannot find them

**Steve Webb** · 05-12-12, 11:55

Looks like Santa has arrived early at your house.

Just one question, whats in the box?

**Suzumushi** · 05-12-12, 12:46

Originally Posted by Steve Webb

Looks like Santa has arrived early at your house.

Just one question, whats in the box?

These are bits and pieces that i'm collecting for a while, but dualplate hydraulic clutch came today and that's almost everything what i need for now

box came with forged conrods inside

regards

W

**AlfaJack** · 05-12-12, 13:42

Wow - you are building a bit of a monster

**Integrale** · 06-12-12, 22:23

Verry nice job, I like the matching instrument's in air inlet

**Suzumushi** · 29-01-13, 15:00

Some more parts,
have to exchange pistons

-> my mistake

block and crank is ready too.
it's time for some refreshment (will probably paint the block) and assembling... time will show

**mpampis_** · 29-01-13, 15:19

Amazing toys

feel free to ask anything mate! Don't forget that we were in rebuild stage too, so we can help you with any advice!!! Keep the nice work

**Steve Webb** · 29-01-13, 18:13

Originally Posted by Suzumushi

Some more parts,
have to exchange pistons

-> my mistake

block and crank is ready too.
it's time for some refreshment (will probably paint the block) and assembling... time will show

Ahh, are you going for a special twin crank design?

**Suzumushi** · 30-01-13, 08:33

Originally Posted by Steve Webb

Ahh, are you going for a special twin crank design?

bimotore meaby?, as this parts are from second engine

i've also bought extra crank and head.. it was a bargain that i coudn't resist.... 150EUR for both!... so i have one head and crank extra spare, besides whole engine in perfect condition that is in the car right now.