... this picks up from the "Seattle X sighting" regarding a FAZA Fiat.
I met with Chris (the owner) and checked over the car, taking some extra photos, in adiditon to the 3 taken in Nov 2008.
Chris (the owner) provided some additional information, which was previously posted in the original thread "Seattle X sighting".
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ABARTH RALLYE REPLICA – Based on 1975 Fiat X1/9
MOTOR
1500cc block
Venola short skirt pistons-10.2/1 compression ratio
Cylinder head flowed, ported, relieved
Camshaft by Top End Performance- Hi lift moderate overlap ¾ ++
Valve train matched, balanced
Flowed intake manifold with (2) Weber 40 DCOE sidedraft carbs
PBS exhaust header with freeflow muffler
Balanced crankshaft
Light flywheel, racing clutch
Oil radiator
Four row Mercedes Benz cooling radiator
MSD electronic ignition
RESULT:165HP @ 8000 RPM (dyno chart shows same)
HULL
Fender flares, front air dam, rear deck Kamm spoiler
OZ racing wheels 13”
Modified suspension with Eclipse springs and KYB shocks
YOKO AVS Intermediate tires A60, rear 205mm, front 185mm
New interior with racing seats
Abarth steering wheel
HISTORY
10 years at Concourso Italiano Monterrey-winner La Doulce Vita award
Driven to Mexico and all western states
storage for the last five years
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The visual inspection - looks good all round. The flares, tires and the Kamm tail give this X a great street look that has been previously commented on in the "Seattle X sighting" thread.
Yes, needs work for sure - clutch, water pump, tires, some interior trim work and a few other minor items; Chris doesn't have the workshop\garage anymore. We talked some more on that subject.
Engine started up easily and idles well. The hydraulic clutch won't engage correctly - likely the slave cyclinder requires replacement. The water pump squeals at idle;
With a bit of attention and fiddling this would indeed be a great road car and reminder of a race series that never came about. Chris mentioned that this is Fiat is one of 4 brought across to the US for a race series that never eventuated; this FAZA will 'abandoned' in Daytona FL. Where are the other 3 cars, I sit and wonder? Speculation on my behalf if Al Cosentino saw any of these FAZA prepared Fiats?
And the 'bluroad' plate? Look at a road map. The roads marked in blue are not freeways; these are the proverbial backroads.
Photos below:
regards
chrisE
81 X
I met with Chris (the owner) and checked over the car, taking some extra photos, in adiditon to the 3 taken in Nov 2008.
Chris (the owner) provided some additional information, which was previously posted in the original thread "Seattle X sighting".
**************************
ABARTH RALLYE REPLICA – Based on 1975 Fiat X1/9
MOTOR
1500cc block
Venola short skirt pistons-10.2/1 compression ratio
Cylinder head flowed, ported, relieved
Camshaft by Top End Performance- Hi lift moderate overlap ¾ ++
Valve train matched, balanced
Flowed intake manifold with (2) Weber 40 DCOE sidedraft carbs
PBS exhaust header with freeflow muffler
Balanced crankshaft
Light flywheel, racing clutch
Oil radiator
Four row Mercedes Benz cooling radiator
MSD electronic ignition
RESULT:165HP @ 8000 RPM (dyno chart shows same)
HULL
Fender flares, front air dam, rear deck Kamm spoiler
OZ racing wheels 13”
Modified suspension with Eclipse springs and KYB shocks
YOKO AVS Intermediate tires A60, rear 205mm, front 185mm
New interior with racing seats
Abarth steering wheel
HISTORY
10 years at Concourso Italiano Monterrey-winner La Doulce Vita award
Driven to Mexico and all western states
storage for the last five years
***************************************
The visual inspection - looks good all round. The flares, tires and the Kamm tail give this X a great street look that has been previously commented on in the "Seattle X sighting" thread.
Yes, needs work for sure - clutch, water pump, tires, some interior trim work and a few other minor items; Chris doesn't have the workshop\garage anymore. We talked some more on that subject.
Engine started up easily and idles well. The hydraulic clutch won't engage correctly - likely the slave cyclinder requires replacement. The water pump squeals at idle;
With a bit of attention and fiddling this would indeed be a great road car and reminder of a race series that never came about. Chris mentioned that this is Fiat is one of 4 brought across to the US for a race series that never eventuated; this FAZA will 'abandoned' in Daytona FL. Where are the other 3 cars, I sit and wonder? Speculation on my behalf if Al Cosentino saw any of these FAZA prepared Fiats?
And the 'bluroad' plate? Look at a road map. The roads marked in blue are not freeways; these are the proverbial backroads.
Photos below:
regards
chrisE
81 X