The reason i stated about the torque is because ive owned a few alfa's and know very well they are guttles under 3800 rpm so not best suited to a multipla , ive owned 3 155's a 1.8 8valve a 1.8 16v and a 2ltr Q4 and apart from the Q4 they are not powerfull engines.
The remapped jtd is a far easier and better option imho.
I do love your style of writing though it makes even me feel educated

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