Yes it has finally been done.

For some time I had been thinking of selling the Alfa 166 but just knew that it would be worth nothing. The guy who normally works on my Coupé then suggested taking the fantastic 3.0 24V V6 out of the Alfa and fitting it into the Coupé.

What a great idea I thought

Well it has taken him a lot longer than expected but now it is finished an boy what a cracker of a car it is. It truly is the best of both worlds, the glorious Alfa V6 in a fantastic looking 4 seater Coupé.

Who needs a Turbo

Won't all the weight of the V6 upfront really affect the handling?

No, as the engine is much smaller, he's managed to put it in-line with a rear diff so its rear wheel drive.

Bob, was it the Alfa 75 box he used?

WOW well done Bob

You can't give us that tiny bit of information and expect us to be happy with it. Pictures and further technical details are a must!

Come on get some pics up this sounds absolutely fantastic I have been wondering about weather this could be done. Well done.



well how about with a boxer engine then on a 16v?

Brewster, how dare you suggest that a man of Bob's standing would initiate such a thing, delete your post at once!

I bet it sounds fantastic

So do I

Pics and more info later, I'm away to bed now.

Bob

You're going to bad at 9am, heavy night eh

Be good to see some pics

WOW bob, im sure this really happened! look forward to seeing you 1.2 8v coupe!!

I reckon its an April fools joke. No one should sully a Fiat Coupé with an Alfa engine! Heresy I say!

-wolfman

Edit: You wonderful mods

Im with wolfman on this one! Nice try bob!

Yes, nice try Bob! Surely an april fools joke??

If not I am coming round to your place tonight - i HAVE to see this!!

It was the RWD bit that gave it away Nice try

I've just finished my jet engined version....took a few of the Eurofighter jet engines and squeezed them in.....kept the 20VT lump for driving on the UK roads and also added electric motors in all the wheels to help with fuel economy.

Happy April Fool's to you too!

He has just Emailed me this:



Anyway has Begbie's Coupe finally been sold?

at the c0upe -> corsa!

We're going to need that V6 - http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/04/01/lhc_fifth_dimension_incursion/

Thats some lovely work there Gunzi

Bit of a bodge job, but should fool a few of my mates. Thanks for the thought Bob, consider your fool thoroughly pinched

10/10 Gunzi!!

should removed the boost pipes and removed the induction pipes!!

Fantastic job on the Picture, well done

As for the Alfa engine, it is still in my Alfa and the Coupé still has a blown five cylinder lump

I did expect a bit more TALL story support from some of you old guard though, I thought you would have had a bit more fun with it, oh well

Now thats something i'd LOVE to do. Any chance of selling it to me ?

1/4/10,