Re: 1750 re-build mods?

[Fred & Mel Zimmermann <fredmelzimm@domain.elided>]

Stephen,
I drive a 69 1750 Berlina to work everyday. The FI was also rebuilt by Wes. I
agree with your friends that advise that you will love it the way it is! It's a
well designed balanced package and will provide miiles of fun, reliable driving,
regardless of the altitude.
Enjoy, Fred Zimmermann
69 Berlina
67 Duetto
71 GTV
53 Chevy Pickup

Stephen D. Thompson wrote:

> I am buying a 71 Berlina.  The current owner is doing an engine swap (taking
> the re-built 1750 out of the Berlina and installing it into a 69 GTV, and
> swapping that engine into the Berlina).  I am having the head taken off and
> inspected and may very well have a valve job while it is out on the bench.
> The gearbox is in very good shape so I have no worries there.  The 71 Ingram
> rebuilt SPICA stays with my car.
>
> As long as I am considering doing the head on the motor, are there any
> performance mods for sporty daily mountain driving I should consider?  5500
> to 6000 feet elevation around here on a daily basis with occasional trips up
> to 8700 feet.  My last alfa had a rebuilt 2 liter that was ported and
> printed with a hyper cam and variable valve grind.  I enjoyed it a lot at
> sea level (Tacoma).  My knowledgeable friends tell me I will love the feel
> of a 1750 as is.  I have never spent a lot of time behind a 1750.  I
> appreciate any comments.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Steve Thompson
> Ketchum, Idaho
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