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by Dinofanwim
Mon Feb 08, 2016 6:23 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Another car that wasn't allowed to bear the famous name
Replies: 6
Views: 18881

Re: Another car that wasn't allowed to bear the famous name

1966 photo of Giogio Pianta participating with a 1,8 ASA in the Targa Florio.
Giorgio Pianta / <<Sir Ortensio>>
by Dinofanwim
Wed Feb 03, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: Fiat Dino Spider 2,0 at Bonhams´auction
Replies: 1
Views: 4965

Re: Fiat Dino Spider 2,0 at Bonhams´auction

I suppose that if they had consulted us or the Mike Morris book, they would have come up with something different! ;)
by Dinofanwim
Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Something to consider when talking about horsepower
Replies: 5
Views: 6515

Re: Something to consider when talking about horsepower

Tobi,
Do you think that 2 triple Weber carbs would work.(Of course I have to make a special intake manifold, but I think it would be feasible!)
Of course I will probably need to strengthen the cil. block as I intend to have more engine modifications done (see pic)
by Dinofanwim
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Something to consider when talking about horsepower
Replies: 5
Views: 6515

Re: Something to consider when talking about horsepower

Tobi,

You seem to forget the needles of the carburettor. Well, in any case with the 2.0 l engine.The Fiat has 3 twincokes 40 DCN 14 whereas the 206 has 3 twinchoke 40 DCN/4 carbs. :lol: :lol:
by Dinofanwim
Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Something to consider when talking about horsepower
Replies: 5
Views: 6515

Something to consider when talking about horsepower

Considering how much energy car people expend talking about horsepower and comparing how much they and their rivals have, there is a surprising amount of misunderstanding about how and where those horsepower numbers come from. While it's true that horsepower is horsepower, the circumstances under wh...
by Dinofanwim
Thu Jan 28, 2016 12:15 am
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: 2000 and 2400 Dino Coupé restoring and modifying projects
Replies: 12
Views: 21116

Re: 2000 and 2400 Dino Coupé restoring and modifying project

In my search for missing parts, I found this new front panel.
I am thinking of making small series of it.

Any interest?
by Dinofanwim
Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: 2000 and 2400 Dino Coupé restoring and modifying projects
Replies: 12
Views: 21116

Re: 2000 and 2400 Dino Coupé restoring and modifying project

Some expert today told me to get hold of the initial press-kits. The pictures that are included in these press kits seem to be a real reliable source. My oldest car friend has one of the most important Ferrari archives in the world and owns a very nice 250GTE with special camshafts (as on the 250GT ...
by Dinofanwim
Tue Jan 26, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: 2.0 Coupe near completion
Replies: 9
Views: 14025

Re: 2.0 Coupe near completion

I also used to have a Ducati. Here you see me in 2004 at the WDW and me during a track day at Zolder! :P
by Dinofanwim
Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:44 am
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: Restoring FIAT DINO COUPE 2000 #2307
Replies: 2
Views: 6217

Re: RESTORING FIAT DINO COUPE 2000 N2307

Hermoso!