124 Special croma turbo repower

SteveNZ · **Posted:** Sat Jun 14, 2008 5:51 pm

So Nick, how does it go against the 131? (with a decent fuel pump :lol:

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nick · **Posted:** Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:20 am

ladaspeed wrote:

Well Nick just came around to help me put on the gearbox/sabotage my X1/9 build (if the ring gear hits the starter motor then it is his fault!)

We went for a blast in the wee 124, he even let me have a drive - a true gentleman....

I can say that it goes very well, obviously a smallish turbo, but there is virtually no lag and a huge gob of torque and it is very easy to get things loose - nick was trying harder than I was tho :twisted:

It made me want to get my old Lada wagon back and find a Thema Turbo......

Haha hopefully it was more help than sabotage but you can blame me all you like if i'm wrong. I'll even try not to laugh! :lol:

Yep, 124 is back together and running well after a few wee setbacks. Oh and its road legal at long last! Its great fun to drive... always brings a smile to the face

Steve i'd conveniently forgotten about needing a new fuel pump for the 131!! Performance-wise the two cars are very close. Theoretically the v6 has a few more hp and a bit more torque (although at higher rpm) and they have the same gearing. The smaller size of the 124 and the low down torque make it feel quicker but i reckon the 131 could just beat it. I guess there's only one way to know for sure and i haven't had a chance yet

ladaspeed · **Posted:** Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:18 am

The only true way to find out is a side by side drag...

And so purely in the interests of scientific enquiry I put my name forward as the second driver *cough*

nick · **Posted:** Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:01 pm

seems like a good idea to me... I win either way

ladaspeed · **Posted:** Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:15 pm

Speaking of which, a perfect opportunity.....

http://www.canterburycarclub.co.nz/comm ... p?slno=288

nick · **Posted:** Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:11 pm

Some pics of the finished car. Its been behaving well since the rebuild

SteveNZ · **Posted:** Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:24 pm

Does it go any better or worse after the rebuild?

Nice new driveway :wink:

nick · **Posted:** Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:06 pm

cheers Steve

There's not a massive difference but I think its definitely a bit stronger than before.

fiat LE · **Joined:** Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:04 am **Posts:** 4

hello nice project!!

I have a few qeustions for my rebuild 124 ac coupe.

I can buy a lancia 2l 8v turbo engine the one whit the balance shafts from 1994.
is it possible to fit de head and pistons etc. on a old style fiat 2L 8v 132 block.
it's very dificult to find a old model croma in holland the most are rust away.
but the 132 block do not have the oil squirters is it a problem?

gr kramer from the netherlands

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