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Title: Got the hemi back
Post by: Runningwild on Sunday,November 18, 2018, 04:12:19 PM

Made the trip to Montreal. The 843 is a work of art. Michel did a fantastic job. It’s built to the A110 Alpine specs. He figures in the 150’s for hp. Looking forward to mounting it in the chassis. I have to source dual Weber 40 dcoe’s, engine mounts and a 336 gear box. 

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: dakazman on Sunday,November 18, 2018, 04:48:23 PM

Runningwild,
   It looks great. Hope you have a speedy install and stay warm in that garage.
That was some road trip, how long did it take?
Dakazman

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: BDA on Sunday,November 18, 2018, 04:52:11 PM

Congratulations on your new motor! It looks a beauty and sounds like it will work really well in your car! Please let us know how the installation goes and how well it runs (and please include pictures)!

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: Certified Lotus on Sunday,November 18, 2018, 07:15:16 PM

Always exciting to pick up your engine from the Engine builder.  If the engine is going to sit for a while make sure you spray oil in the cylinders and hand crank the engine every month.

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: Runningwild on Sunday,November 18, 2018, 07:34:26 PM

The trip was only4 hours each way.  Only a little snow but lots of wind.  I’m done for the year. I’ll get everything going again in the spring. US Customs was not a problem. Originally I had brought up 2 motors a transmission and boxes of parts. 

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: jbcollier on Sunday,November 18, 2018, 08:40:02 PM

Looks good. Usually the higher output crossflows run 45DCOEs

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: Runningwild on Monday,November 19, 2018, 04:56:06 AM

John. Michel recommenced the 40’s.  Not sure why but He will be tuning it so I’ll let him set up everything. Tom

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: jbcollier on Monday,November 19, 2018, 05:42:31 AM

He would know.  He builds lots of crossflows.  I went with 40 Dells myself as well.

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: matmacwac on Monday,December 03, 2018, 09:14:49 AM

RunningWild
I also just got my engine back from Michelle at Alpine America. I think I saw your engine there when I was picking up mine. He does outstanding work. He was very insistent that I should use Weber DCOE 40s. Picked mine up first week of November. I’m just getting it running now. The car just moved under it’s own power yesterday for the first time in 27 years and 3 owners.

Wil

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: BDA on Monday,December 03, 2018, 09:54:02 AM

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The car just moved under it’s own power yesterday for the first time in 27 years and 3 owners.

Woohoo!!! Congratulations!!  :beerchug:

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: Bainford on Tuesday,December 04, 2018, 09:41:35 AM

Very nice! Good looking mill. :beerchug:

Title: Re: Got the hemi back
Post by: dakazman on Tuesday,December 04, 2018, 04:41:51 PM

Matmacwac
    :Welcome:
  Congrats on the build and your progress to have another Europa back on the road .
It looks very clean and professional. Hope to see more pictures in the future.
Dakazman