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Post by **Zamani** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:26 pm

Hey Jim,

What about the rods? Are you gonna use stock rods? What's the target peak power rpm for this engine? Below 7K rpm I hope.

Jim K · Post by **Jim K** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:29 am

The rods are new 3.2, cost me 580Euros last year. The simulator software places peak xxxhp at ~6700rpm (XXL runners and CSC). I don't want to quote power figures for obvious reasons but suffice it to say that I wouldn't believe the Motronic cams can deliver that much; we'll see. I estimate mapping+dyno around October, after having done about 2000km with the new engine.
Jim K.

tectoteam · Post by **tectoteam** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:33 am

hey Jim.

i pull up the topic

the book is on starting blocks ?

Jim K · Post by **Jim K** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:57 am

I have completed the first 3liter 12v stage (Motronic cams) with dyno results. I now need the serious cams for new dyno tests and that will complete the 12v engine. When will I have the cams...???

Then, its 24v time, 3liter to be precise. So, no predictions....I do want to get this out of the way, believe me! All I can do is apologize for the delay but this doesn't mean anything to anyone, its academic.
Jim K.

tectoteam · Post by **tectoteam** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:48 pm

well
dont worry, nop need for apologizes

i guess something new will be for the next summer
wait & see.

i was askin this because of interesting prices in veloce because of 30-40% gift vounches...

PietereQ · Post by **PietereQ** » Mon May 07, 2007 11:33 am

Checked veloce publishing site angain and...
Question to Mr. author

when can we, humble enthusiasts, get our hands on your v6 book?

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Mon May 07, 2007 12:18 pm

Why do you think Jim knows exactly when the new book will be out? Don't you think the date would be posted in HUGE RED LETTERS ALL OVER THIS SITE if we/Jim knew?

GarthW · Post by **GarthW** » Tue May 08, 2007 6:35 pm

Hmm, sounds like this book has been a long time in the waiting....

What exactly will the book have in detail...?

All performance mods for the V6...?

Sorry but havent even heard of this book till i logged on just now...

Anyway looking forward to it, the last and only alfa book i have(alfa bible) is not a bad read, but doesnt tell enough lol.

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Tue May 08, 2007 8:38 pm

Oh,the book is so so..will contain all sorts of fancy full stuff thats more relevant to BMW`S!!and stuff like that..
You know,stuff that does not work at all,like cams..(hehehe)..

Hey Greeceball!!

Greg Gordon · Post by **Greg Gordon** » Tue May 08, 2007 9:10 pm

The book is a masterpiece. It's well researched, and well written. The hold up seems to be the fact that the author has to fund the purchasing and testing of every part and every combintation of parts involved. This is very expensive and time consuming.

MD · Post by MD » Wed May 09, 2007 12:52 am

Yeah Baz,

I heard it's got a chapter on a hot Alfa powered olive harvester. He's also working on squeezing in a chapter on another new Alfa line being developed-a two stroke septic tank pump.

Can you believe it !! The man's a genious..or something...

He hhhee.

Onya, Greaseball...

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Wed May 09, 2007 5:32 am

Is that the 2-stroke that actually runs on the methane from the ..eh, leavings?

Actually, that's a good idea.

Nobody steals this! I'm sueing!!

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Wed May 09, 2007 9:00 am

Greg Gordon wrote:The book is a masterpiece. It's well researched, and well written. The hold up seems to be the fact that the author has to fund the purchasing and testing of every part and every combintation of parts involved. This is very expensive and time consuming.

We have to include Greg when we e-mail and take the piss with one another!!
Greg,Were continually ragging ol Jim about some or another thing...and promptly get hit with a barrage of insults,hey MD??Mats?Micke?
Greg,Its all tongue in cheek stuff here...

On a serious note,Greg`s dead right here...I for one cannot wait for a copy...
*Wheres my promotional cheque Greeceball!!??*

Jim K · Post by **Jim K** » Wed May 09, 2007 11:24 am

Yeow..! A guy takes a few days off the site and you all grow fangs! A fine distinguished bunch you are...not worthy of driving an M3!!

Like Greg says its finances that dictate the pace of progress, as well as delays from suppliers. I've been waiting for two sets of cams; they should both be here end of last month in which case I would finally close the 12v section with one last map+dyno, but, it hasn't happened. Believe me, I wanna get this book out of the way to find free time for the 75Turbo we plan to race. I realize now I should have done the book without notice to anyone, in my own good time. That way, I wouldn't be pressed for time and would only come forth with a finished book. It would also save everyone's anticipation, but things didn't work out like that.
I realize that at the rate this is going, many of you will be reading your newly received V6 book in a rocking chair with a magnifying glass and your grandkids whizzing around in anti-gravity skateboards, invented and powered by BMW, hahah!
Go on guys, take yer best shots....but aim for the Ring during the weekend!

Jim K.

MALDI · Post by **MALDI** » Wed May 09, 2007 12:00 pm

The anticipation is half the fun!