Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
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Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
Hi Guys,
In the past months I rebuilt an engine for my 164, with 3.2 crankshaft, pistons, rods, etc.
A short recap of the project can be found here:
https://youtu.be/fARGGSIlRLE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cheers
Michel
In the past months I rebuilt an engine for my 164, with 3.2 crankshaft, pistons, rods, etc.
A short recap of the project can be found here:
https://youtu.be/fARGGSIlRLE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cheers
Michel
Re: Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
Thanks for the link! Nice work, wouldn't mind putting a 3.2 in my Q4 at some point 

1994 Alfa Romeo 164 Q4 Proteo Rosso 550.000km
1989 Lancia Thema 8.32 Verde Indy 270kkm
2001 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 24V Blue Lightning 65kkm
2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Multiair TCT Bianco Pastello 195kkm
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Rosso Competizione 100kkm
1989 Lancia Thema 8.32 Verde Indy 270kkm
2001 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 24V Blue Lightning 65kkm
2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Multiair TCT Bianco Pastello 195kkm
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Rosso Competizione 100kkm
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Re: Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
Well, if you are planning to do an engine rebuild anywhere in the future, you now know that it is possible to upgrade to 3.2 spec without any modification to the auxilliaries 

Re: Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
Definitely prefer to use experience gained by others 

1994 Alfa Romeo 164 Q4 Proteo Rosso 550.000km
1989 Lancia Thema 8.32 Verde Indy 270kkm
2001 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 24V Blue Lightning 65kkm
2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Multiair TCT Bianco Pastello 195kkm
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Rosso Competizione 100kkm
1989 Lancia Thema 8.32 Verde Indy 270kkm
2001 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 24V Blue Lightning 65kkm
2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Multiair TCT Bianco Pastello 195kkm
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Rosso Competizione 100kkm
Re: Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
Very nicely done, impressive job, congratulations!
What about the ECU? Did you use the original Motronic, a remap or something else?

What about the ECU? Did you use the original Motronic, a remap or something else?
Re: Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
Hi Michel,
very interesting job that you've done.
In the video you state not to know what to do with the "3.0" intake. Hope you know that this kind of intake from the early 24V is rare - so please don't modify this intake, others maybe glad to get it.
Have fun with your 3.2
Nils
very interesting job that you've done.
In the video you state not to know what to do with the "3.0" intake. Hope you know that this kind of intake from the early 24V is rare - so please don't modify this intake, others maybe glad to get it.
Have fun with your 3.2
Nils
1993 Alfa Spider 2.0 IE nero 817
1993 Alfa 164 Super V6 24V blu genoa 477
1993 Alfa 164 Super V6 24V CAE blu genoa 477
2000 Alfa 916 S1 grigio Eclisse 677
2001 Alfa 156 V6 24V blu vela
1993 Alfa 164 Super V6 24V blu genoa 477
1993 Alfa 164 Super V6 24V CAE blu genoa 477
2000 Alfa 916 S1 grigio Eclisse 677
2001 Alfa 156 V6 24V blu vela
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Re: Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
Thanks!
I know the current intake is quite rare, so I will not change it.
If anyone is interested in trading it with the more common 'V6 24V' inake (without the 3.0) please contact me.
Cheers
Michel
I know the current intake is quite rare, so I will not change it.
If anyone is interested in trading it with the more common 'V6 24V' inake (without the 3.0) please contact me.
Cheers
Michel
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Re: Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
AlfaWhiz wrote:Very nicely done, impressive job, congratulations!![]()
What about the ECU? Did you use the original Motronic, a remap or something else?
The car is currently running the stock ECU, After 1.500 kms break-in it will go to Squadra Tuning to get a custom remap.
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Re: Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
Today I went to Squadra Tuning for optimalisation of the ECU to the 3.2 engine.
I am really happy with the results, the highest dyno run was 267 HP and 309 Nm.
Not bad for a 20 years old 164
(with a new engine
)
Photos and Videos will follow
I am really happy with the results, the highest dyno run was 267 HP and 309 Nm.
Not bad for a 20 years old 164



Photos and Videos will follow
Re: Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
That is an awesome result - that must be one very fast 164 

1994 Alfa Romeo 164 Q4 Proteo Rosso 550.000km
1989 Lancia Thema 8.32 Verde Indy 270kkm
2001 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 24V Blue Lightning 65kkm
2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Multiair TCT Bianco Pastello 195kkm
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Rosso Competizione 100kkm
1989 Lancia Thema 8.32 Verde Indy 270kkm
2001 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 24V Blue Lightning 65kkm
2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Multiair TCT Bianco Pastello 195kkm
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Rosso Competizione 100kkm
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Re: Alfa 164 3.2 GTA spec engine rebuild
Video of the dyno session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33jb3a6cPI8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33jb3a6cPI8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;