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Title: frustration Post by: rocky_679 on August 16, 2015, 01:50:35 PM Is it just me or do you guys get frustrated at not being able to go to the local shop an purchase parts off the shelf, i know being a classic car its harder to get parts, maybe i should go modern, however i love the look of the super mirafiori twin cam an dont want to change it... :-\
Title: Re: frustration Post by: mick131 on August 16, 2015, 06:25:25 PM Is it just me or do you guys get frustrated at not being able to go to the local shop an purchase parts off the shelf, i know being a classic car its harder to get parts, maybe i should go modern, however i love the look of the super mirafiori twin cam an dont want to change it... :-\ That's it in a nutshell, go modern and have, almost, no problem getting parts. Go classic and suffer a little ;). Do you really want to be boring mainstream or like being different ?. For a second car deffo classic ;D. Title: Re: frustration Post by: rocky_679 on August 17, 2015, 01:12:57 PM I just may have to go the ford pint way as the parts are more accessible thos i love the look an style of the super mirafiori im just struggling with a gearbox bell housing
Title: Re: frustration Post by: Turbo131 on August 26, 2015, 03:36:26 PM This is why I went down the modern route(Mazda MZR/Ford Duratec), especially here in the U.S. Fiat parts are non-existent.
Title: Re: frustration Post by: rocky_679 on August 28, 2015, 10:14:43 AM Come to the conclusion as i cant get a gearbox or bell housing im going to rip out the engine an fiat box an sell it plus parts can all go, an get a ford engine :'( its a shame as the engine is a sweet as it can be.
Title: Re: frustration Post by: Turbo131 on August 28, 2015, 03:50:30 PM Did you post an add in the "Wanted" section? Using a Fiat engine would be ideal, but if the parts are hard to find then it isn't worth it. Good luck!
I recommend the ford duratec engine. 2.0, 2.3, 2.5. You can do fuel injection or carbs. Title: Re: frustration Post by: rocky_679 on August 28, 2015, 04:16:08 PM i did yes for a gearbox or bell housing getting frustrated at moment think i will put it all on ebay
Title: Re: frustration Post by: Tas131 on August 28, 2015, 11:43:39 PM Where abouts are you? Gearboxes or bellhousings are not hard to find.
Title: Re: frustration Post by: rocky_679 on August 29, 2015, 11:04:14 AM Birmingham UK
Title: Re: frustration Post by: 131 Lover on August 29, 2015, 05:10:55 PM There must be a gearbox in UK available somewhere, it's a regular 131TC gearbox you are looking for?
I have got four of these but I live in Sweden sadly.. Cheers Alf Title: Re: frustration Post by: Tas131 on August 30, 2015, 12:15:23 AM There must be a gearbox in UK available somewhere, it's a regular 131TC gearbox you are looking for? I have got four of these but I live in Sweden sadly.. Cheers Alf I've got 5, but I'm in Tasmania. There's a 131 box on Ebay in Germany, even if the freight doubled the price, it's still cheaper than replacing the Lampredi with any other rubbish. Title: Re: frustration Post by: 131 Lover on August 30, 2015, 08:22:19 AM I second Micks conclusion..
Cheers Title: Re: frustration Post by: Sev131 on August 30, 2015, 10:20:48 AM I am in Derby and have a bell housing. I have got family in Birmingham who you could collect from.
Bob Title: Re: frustration Post by: bellamacchina on August 30, 2015, 06:16:18 PM Try a Volumetrico , will be even more fun ;D
Title: Re: frustration Post by: strada on August 30, 2015, 06:53:41 PM silly question maybe, but whats wrong with the one currently in the car?
Title: Re: frustration Post by: Tas131 on August 31, 2015, 07:24:45 AM silly question maybe, but whats wrong with the one currently in the car? Not a silly question, I had thought that myself, just hadn't asked it. Title: Re: frustration Post by: rocky_679 on August 31, 2015, 01:30:40 PM someone has cut out a massive square hole in the top of the bell housing and it hasnt even been cut out its been butchered
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