For those interested, this is a Cummins 12V swap, and here's the thread:

Yes, I was going to post this. I was just catching up on that thread the other day. What a great project.

These cars were dangerously underpowered, rust-seeking tin cans - but would you have it any other way? People loved these things because they were so cheap, so easy to find, and so easy to fall in love with.

All too often I hear about and see craigslist ads for cars that have broken automatics, or autos that shift roughly. Maybe that's just me.

Beautiful truck.

I think I agree. For certain applications, it's essential, but for most driving, like you said, I do see it as overkill. Especially on lower-power sedans and things, like a good portion of the Subaru line.

No spare tire? We'll put a bike wheel on it!

Every time I push it around a small roundabout.

Hey, you seem good at the internet - can you put me into that there picture so I can drive that car non-stop for the rest of my life?

Yes! Well put - they wouldn't be any fun if they were reliable. Or, rather, they wouldn't be Alfas.

Well said. Congrats to dal20402.

I agree. Plus, there's lineage that they could use for this thing (Celica).

Honestly I have no idea how they receive those things . . Nice comment though.

I quite like this image.

Unbelievable.

I did read your post. Your engine is grounded to the chassis with a strap (or multiple straps) so I'm not sure why that's advantageous versus any other ground (such as the chassis). The reason sparks can be harmful near the battery is the flammable hydrogen gas that can be released by the battery.

Thank you. I am in total agreement.

I think you're right. Furthermore, I hope they spec a 3-speed auto with a much lazier motor, just 'cause.

I can never believe that these things are real when they launch - that much speed, that quick? I wonder how many g's they're pulling.

I've never heard that about the computer thing, and I find it hard to believe. My method is to choose a ground on the dead car that's less likely to make anything explode if there's a spark. Can you provide any evidence that there could be such a potential differential across one common ground (the chassis/motor)?