Okay, so it's 1:30 am and it's new years day... so what???? I just finished making an adapter to install the Fiat 128 (X1/9) water pump onto the A112 block,...
Follow the link to my StreetFire photo site... Â http://videos.streetfire.net/album/Abarth-A112-to-128-Water_1545529.htm Follow the link to my StreetFire...
Howdy John:: Your adapter looks great. Sign me up for one. I would like to use it on a 903 block. Are all the Fiat 128-X 1/9 pumps the same? Or is there one...
Will let you know as things are developed... Of course when the Sedan runs, its just for a very few minutes. Once I see whassup, I'll let everyone know. Still...
John:: No problem...I am still 6 months behind on my project that is 5 years behind! Will 'any old' 128 pump work? Thanks chuck ... Sedan runs, its just for a...
Yes, the A/C pump has an additional belt groove, so use the non-A/C pump. Will let everyone know when the kinks are worked out. Â Â JE... ... From: chuck levy...
Well, it's that time of the year again, and I thought it was just over! It's time for the first autocross of the new year @ AAA Raceway in Fontana. Hope to see...
Just got off the phone with the foundry, they are telling me its going to be another 2 weeks before I get anything in my hands. They were closed down for a...
Just introducing myself. My Name is Trent from Eugene, Oregon and I just bought a 850 sedan. I am still in the repair phase but have already started...
Welcome to our group Trent. We have lots, clearly most, of this group who do race Fiat's. I'm, currently running a 1968 Sedan in autocross here in SoCal and...
well - you can just drop me from this list - no BS??? come on I thought all racers were 90% BS 8>) some of us exceed that percentage as well! just kidding -...
My car is not flared (yet) and I am wondering what width tires I can fit on a slightly lowered sedan. I assumed a 185/60/13 would be a decent street tire but...
... fit on a slightly lowered sedan. I assumed a 185/60/13 would be a decent street tire but it looks pretty tight back there 175/50's? Perhaps a low profile...
I have 175/50-13 on my lowered Sedan on 6" Panasports. They work reasonably well for autox, however R-compounds tyres would be much better. Depending upon what...
John, Fantastic job! You keep that up and you'll be bound for the Solo Nationals. If they have it at Heartland Park again, I'll glady come out and crew for...
Well done, John. It's great when you see the results of your hard work and commitment. It's a pleasure to "watch" and share your development process. Thanks...
The casting finally arrived from the foundry this week and I just completed 3 manifolds for the 850 platform w/6 degree tilt. There was someone that asked for...
Okay,  Here's wassup. The Sedan sounded like crap during all 3 runs, had to keep the idle up past 3000 just to keep it sort of running. Got back to the...
I just posted a bunch of pix of the new head in the fiat850racing groups photo section. Â 2mm o/s intakes w/55 degree seats w/6mm stems beehive valve springs ...
Hi John, Nice pics. How much are we talking $$$ to do that to an 850 head? By the way, could you explain a bit about the principle of the beehive spring, I've...
Okay, here's whassup... Â Pulled another valve thru the #2 exhaust retainer at the last event. Had to remove the head to get the stupid valve & retainer out....