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Another Stratos project
I know there are plenty threads like this on the forum and I hope this another one doesn’t bother too much the audience!
As I experienced in the past other Stratos restoration and preparation in a Corse S and HF3000 done in UK with the helps of friends SEC members,
I think that could be interesting to share this thread with a new build project mainly located in France this time!
For sure at the moment Covid pandemic and Brexit shutdown don’t help too much for it...Fingers crossed!
This project would be a Darniche Red Chardonnet 1975 replica (with a LB STR still in order...) powered by one 3.2 GTA engine which I intent to prepare for Tarmac and race track events.
Here a few pictures of the engine I’ m beginning to dismantle and clean up before some refurbishment and upgrade with new performance parts
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These are th best sort of threads Frederic - no need to aplogise! Keep them coming, its always great to see another car in build and how it progresses. Says Guy with a stalled build in the garage....
Guy
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Good to see you back again Frederic - keep the posts coming!
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Great stuff Frederic - another one in the works! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out :)
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Thanks Guys for your nice comments and encouragement!
Some new parts are collected recently ( reinforced clutch lightened flywheel, new pulleys and Quaife diff )
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A few progress are done on the engine after some efforts and a bit TLC for very dirty parts like gearbox and oil sump!
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That gearbox is superb considering that it doesn't look as if it's been dismantled. How was it cleaned?!
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That gearbox is superb considering that it doesn't look as if it's been dismantled. How was it cleaned?!
All parts are cleaned with hotwashing by hand after applying some cleaning products and only the gearbox needs to be sandblasted for obtaining a satisfying aspect!
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Are there any Lister Bell replicas in the USA.
I am looking for one
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I believe, if not mistaken, the LB website refers to a couple being sent to the States. I also thought I read of one to Indiana, possibly one to Michigan and one in California in the Alitalia colors.
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I like Frederic’s authentic look! Especially if the gearbox was good. No point in my book stripping a box just to clean the outside.
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That’s a great job our gearbox looks superb like new! Well done Leigh!
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I like Frederic’s authentic look! Especially if the gearbox was good. No point in my book stripping a box just to clean the outside.
Agreed with you Tim, I dismantled the unit for refurbishing and replacing new parts like the Quaife!
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That’s a great job our gearbox looks superb like new! Well done Leigh!
Box was fine I think but was high miles so decided to pull it apart to check eveything, replace the breaing and fit the quiafe. I then went a step futher and had the casing powder coated to keep it looking nice!
https://live.staticflickr.com/4533/3...aaa5aec7_c.jpg
Apologies for hijacking your thread.
Leigh
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Are there any Lister Bell replicas in the USA.
I know there is a white one in Michigan - it was in the SEC calendar 3 or 4 years ago
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Chaps, just a gentle reminder - this is Frederic's build thread so going off at a tangent and asking about available cars is a bit rude. If you want to discuss LBs in the US, you can create a new thread somewhere, although you might be limited in which genres you can post if you're not a paid-up member.
Talking about mucky gearboxes is, in this instance, fine, as Frederic did post pics of his not-so-oily bits and that generated a slight side-topic. Leigh, I can imagine you shuddering and having to have a lie-down at the mere thought of that box going into your car in such a state ;)
Just to avoid any doubt, I'm not looking to slap any wrists or get heavy - it is, as I said, just a gentle reminder. It's easy to get diverted (I know, I've done it...) but whatever you post should have some sort of relevance to the thread.
OK, headmaster mode off - back to the action :)
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You're quite right Norm - my fault ! (Wrists duly slapped )
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You're quite right Norm - my fault ! (Wrists duly slapped )
Pete, it's OK, you were just being helpful.
Anyway, I hope you weren't implying I'm a slapper...
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No troubles Chaps with the hijacking on my build thread!
That makes me laugh we discuss here of cars in USA...I don’t know any VIP there since Donald leaves the white house!:D
It’s nice too to see others gearboxes or parts nicely refurbished on forum whatever the thread !
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The engine in standard version is almost completed...awaiting a next fitment with the gearbox!
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Very nice!
Where do you get the carbon belf cover from, I've seen them before but never seen anywhere selling them.
Come to think of it the ones I've seen are for all V6s EXCEPT the 166 - any idea why? They look the same shape to me!
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Carbon Timing Belt Cover.....................is this home made or available from manufacturer ???
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The original cambelt cover was damaged and broken, also I decided to replace with a new one from a friend Alfa classic seller
They are a few suppliers of carbon parts in UK like ACT or Alfa carbon parts where you could order one!
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I found that post too. £550! What is different about the 166 that means a gta version won't fit?
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I like it! I've had very brief discussions with a fellow forum member about making one of these...but time is a bit of an issue at the moment. I didn't realise it had already been done. The quality looks great! Also looks to be moulded in 'pre-preg' too.
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How much of that part is visible when looking at the engines in our cars?
I like a bit of bling but not quite sure what I'm looking at :confused:
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How much of that part is visible when looking at the engines in our cars?
I like a bit of bling but not quite sure what I'm looking at :confused:
For sure the engine isn’t the most visible thing on our cars when we drive! ;)
Bling cosmetic isn’t my main goal, the use of carbon parts aluminium sheets and light materials is also to lighten the LB chassis and improves its performance!!:o
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Bling cosmetic isn’t my main goal
It might be mine but I'm not quite sure how much of the bling is visible. :)
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, the use of carbon parts aluminium sheets and light materials is also to lighten the LB chassis and improves its performance!!
I'm currently working on a means of reducing the weight of the car by about 10kg (or 1.5 Stone in old money) but it's not easy, particularly now that the gym is off-limits.
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I'm currently working on a means of reducing the weight of the car by about 10kg (or 1.5 Stone in old money) but it's not easy, particularly now that the gym is off-limits.
Simples. Cut the tank in half. You'll be able to to the next petrol station quicker! ;)
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That’s a bit shiny now ( maybe too much?!? ) after heat lacquering protection:p
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Exhaust
The 3 in 1 group 4 exhaust and silencers from LB is great and still in my order but these original pipes were in my basket too!
This original gr4 exhaust could give with no doubt an amazing sound with the Alfa V6.
Obviously with no silencers/calalysers the noise level/ emissions are high and prohibited for IVA/MOT but this one could be used in some events like on this LB at Montlhery!
https://fb.watch/3CEQWziISA/
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Stratie.fr
Exhaust
The 3 in 1 group 4 exhaust and silencers from LB is great and still in my order but these original pipes were in my basket too!
This original gr4 exhaust could give with no doubt an amazing sound with the Alfa V6.
Obviously with no silencers/calalysers the noise level/ emissions are high and prohibited for IVA/MOT but this one could be used in some events like on this LB at Montlhery!
https://fb.watch/3CEQWziISA/
I like your gr4 exhaust ;)
I wonder if there is a sound difference from the Dino engine and the Alfa with the same gr4 unsilenced exhaust?
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I wonder if there is a sound difference from the Dino engine and the Alfa with the same gr4 unsilenced exhaust?
I think the Alfa engine has a much "bigger & deeper" sound than the Dino engine due to is longer stroke.
Even with the Gp4 silencers fitted then there is a fair amount of exhaust noise, adding reprofiled cams increases this level.
Running a 3.2 on ITB's and reprofiled cams with open pipes certainly makes the earth move (and your neighbours ornaments).
As the revs rise and the load increases then the note sweetens and is maybe less offensive but on tickover then they are loud.
Even with the Gp4 silencers fitted then the previous car we had on the rolling road received complaints from their neighbours which was apparently a first for them.
I think Vince also got some complaints at Silverstone a number of years back when he fitted the straight through pipes to his car?
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I think Vince also got some complaints at Silverstone a number of years back when he fitted the straight through pipes to his car?
Oh yes, the organiser in golf buggy incident...
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That’s a funny drawing and we could imagine the scene like in a Benny Hill show!!:D
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Running a 3.2 on ITB's and reprofiled cams with open pipes certainly makes the earth move (and your neighbours ornaments).
As the revs rise and the load increases then the note sweetens and is maybe less offensive but on tickover then they are loud.
Sounds ideal. Sign me up for that. :D
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Sounds ideal. Sign me up for that. :D
Bloomin' hooligan!