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    Hello From Wrexham, Just ordered a LB!! :)

    Hi All

    New member from Wrexham.

    Went to meet Craig and Lydia at Lister Bell yesterday and now I have a chassis number!!!!

    The spec in my head is a 3.2 GTA, Grp 4 Square arch body and stradale interior with A/C. No idea on colour but plenty of time to decide that.

    So impressed with LB and lovely people to boot.

    Cant wait to get started!


    Barry

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    Re: Hello From Wrexham, Just ordered a LB!! :)

    Welcome to the madhouse Barry - nice to have another car in the North West!

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    Re: Hello From Wrexham, Just ordered a LB!! :)

    Hello Barry
    Was nice to meet you yesterday ; I understand that you where quick to place your order !!
    Congratulations and welcome into LB group owners and welcome too on the SEC
    You will find there lot of informations .... and lot of experienced people inStrat and alfa stuff

    And..... yes ?? good choice the alfa 3,2 GTA !!!!! just go to throttle bodies and Emerald ECU
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    Re: Hello From Wrexham, Just ordered a LB!! :)

    Welcome to the club

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    Re: Hello From Wrexham, Just ordered a LB!! :)

    Hi Michel

    Was good to meet you too.
    I am going to have to try very hard not to give in to throttle bodies after seeing yours! If I can get even half of the level of finish on my rolling chassis that you have achieved I will be a very happy man. Not sure I will be going to the same lengths in the pursuit of weight saving though!

    The 3.2 seems to be the best compromise to me in terms of power and availability and simplicity of installation. The hunt for a suitable donor has already begun!

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    Re: Hello From Wrexham, Just ordered a LB!! :)

    Yes the 3.2 GTA is a very good choice when can be afford , new small ECU box ( if not aftermarket !!)and will gives you a good 250hp
    The crankshaft is much more reliable and inlet chromed and manifold just little bigger than in a 3 liter

    Have in mind when sourcing the part that you will need to replace exhaust manifolds as they will have catalysor integrated in your donor so it is advisable to source 3 litre non catalysed old manifold ones
    3litres ones and not 2.5 due to the fact you need to avoid all the oil pump area from where you run 2 hoses to the coolant radiator located in front engine bay .
    These 3 litres exhaust manifolds are like the door handles are becoming a rare part to find !!!!

    Thanks for your comments on my built
    otherwise as you noticed with all already nice parts given into the kit ( laser cut , anodised machined uprights ,etc ) the level of built would anyhow be hight !!! Just look at Red Rob's Toystrat ( Ironman on the forum )!!!

    For you now start the long wait until your next "big box arrival"
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    Re: Hello From Wrexham, Just ordered a LB!! :)

    Welcome Barry,
    There's a few of us owners local to you so shout if you need help. Where abouts in Wrexham are you?

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    Re: Hello From Wrexham, Just ordered a LB!! :)

    Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

    Got a long wait now but lots of jobs to do in the meantime!!

    Cadami, I'm based near Cross Lanes. Unfortunately for my wallet only 5 mins from Demon Tweeks!!

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    Re: Hello From Wrexham, Just ordered a LB!! :)

    Welcome,I am the other side of Oswestry and my LB is very similar spec to what you are looking at if you want to come and have a chat.

    Steve.

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    Re: Hello From Wrexham, Just ordered a LB!! :)

    Thanks Steve. That would be great!!

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