Will Broadmore's 1974 Fiat 128 SL Coupe


  • 1290cc bored to 1298cc
  • Arias high compression pistons, 13.5:1
  • Big valve head (40mm intake 33mm exhaust)
  • Fully matched inlet ports, ported out through manifold up to carbs
  • Alquati 40/80 cam
  • Balanced bottom end
  • Underdrive crank pulley
  • Custom steel flywheel
  • Twin Dellorto 40mm reconned
  • Custom airbox
  • 4-1 exhaust header with side exit exhaust, 2 turboflow mufflers (coby style)
  • Solid or nolathane engine mounts, excluding standard rubber bottom mount.

  • Colotti close ratio 4-speed gearset
  • Custom short-throw shift linkage

  • Coil-over adjustable height 350lb king springs at front
  • 5 leafs from 2 cars recambered at rear.
  • Nolathane throughout. All top mounts are spherical bearings.

  • BWA 13x6

  • Uno Turbo 240mm vented front discs
  • Lancia Thema V6 front calipers, X1/9 rear discs
  • Booster stripped, master cylinder mounting and brake pedal linkage upgraded.
  • Wilwood proportioning valve

  • 8-point rollcage
  • Fully seam welded, all underseal removed, second skin to high-stress areas in engine bay, firewall reinforced with box section.
  • Front strut brace
  • JAZ 8 gallon fuel cell with twin electric pumps
  • False rear seat (just to tidy it up)
  • Lexan glazing excluding windscreen

  • Full redesign of wiring system. Electronic ignition ex Uno. Rev limiter and shift light (yet to be calibrated).
  • Dry cell battery.


    Will Broadmore william@scimonkey.net

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