http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/ The Alfa Romeo Racing Group Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:17:50 GMT alfapwr http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12457 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12457 Erik and Greg, Thanks for the input. My first item to try is a 180-185 degree thermostat. Once I evaluate that then I may just go for the 2L water pump with Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:47:09 GMT Greg Hermann http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12456 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12456 ... More complex subject than it appears. A good, healthy bypass is way important for any street motor (not just an Alfa)--head gaskets will live a LOT longer, Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:55:34 GMT Erik http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12455 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12455 Dan, on my 2L, I run a 1600 style intake manifold with bypass plugged, a 1600 water pump with larger 2L pulley, driven by a 2L size crank pulley, with a Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:34:31 GMT Carrillo http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12454 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12454 Kevin, Fuel SAFE are as expensive as you are, just like your helmet! Fuel Safe has a sportsman series that is a good deal, but at the end of the day they are Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:15:00 GMT Kevin Corrigan http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12453 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12453 What fuel cell size would you recommend? I've talked to a few people and somewhere in the 10-12 gallon range seems to be the common answer... Fuel safe seems Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:28 GMT alfapwr http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12452 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12452 What is the optimum water temp range you guys are seeing on the track ? I'm seing 215 at times. I'm using a 195 degree t-stat and was advised against just Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:18:10 GMT vintage_alfa http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12451 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12451 Joe: When you go to the panhard rod, I'd strongly suggest spherical bearings (or heim joints as applicable) in the trailing arms as well. This will precisely Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:12:03 GMT cgwood13 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12450 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12450 Mike, I sold that stuff to a guy in S. America. Sorry if I didn't take it down off the site. Jack Beck may have a new panhard bar kit in stock if somebody Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:47:25 GMT Russell Neely http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12449 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12449      I agree. When I went to a panhard bar rear suspension on my 1984 Alfa Spider ITB race car, I dropped 1 1/2 to 2 seconds per lap at every track I Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:40:32 GMT Michael Lawton http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12448 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12448 Joe, get rid of the stupid triangle. Go on www.thiscrazygarage.com and buy the panhard bar/upper link setup. You will be 1000 times happier. Mike Lawton ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:16:35 GMT JLESNOWSKI@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12447 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12447 Hi Group, The reaction triangle bushings on my 1965 Giulia Spider vintage track car need replacing. Anyone have any experience with and can offer advice Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:20:19 GMT Carrillo http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12445 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12445 Dates for 2010 are posted. The Watkins Glen event is on Sept. 9-12. Hope to see you all there! EC Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:24:53 GMT Alan Lambert http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12444 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12444 Well, they are both roadable, and since I totalled the 164LS, I need to use them  as transportation. At the track, the lights either get removed, or covered Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:22:27 GMT cgwood13 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12443 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12443 Alan, Just curious. Why do your Alfas "both need headlights" ? What group are you racing with that requires headlight use, or sanctions racing after dark ? Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:55:15 GMT Bob Harris http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12442 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaracing/message/12442 Alan, http://www.autobahnpower.com/products.asp?subcategory=Hella+Headlights&categ ory=Hella+Car+Horns+and+Headlights If that is too long an address for you