Espresso Machine & Grinder Mod Kits: Rancilio Silvia Modifications & Upgrades

Espresso Parts has had a couple of Silvia's down on the "Lab" work bench for some time now. As time allows we are customizing these espresso machines using a couple of reliable Silvia articles along with a few our own innovations. We are documenting the procedures and are sure to have them up eventually. If you know of any good sources for Silvia Modifications please notify us and we will check them out and post them for all to see.

If you are looking to purchase a Rancilio Silvia please check out our website strictly dedicated to the home user at Home-Espresso.com.

For now you can check out the links below or go check out Home-Barista.com and do some indepth research and readings about Silvia.

Cheating Miss Silvia on CoffeeKid.com - One of the most popular Silvia articles ever.
A Hot-Rodded RANCILIO SILVIA (Initial Release: 3/5/01)
PePe's PID Silvia
Murph's Silvia PID Page

Warranty Disclaimer:
Some of the modifications suggest here in or by some of the modification links provided will VOID your Rancilio Silvia's Warranty. Please read your warranty carefully before making any modifications or upgrades. If you are one who is concerned about keeping your warranty intact, these modifications are not for you and we suggest you do not attempt to make them.

Bottomless Portafilter without a Basket - Naked Portafilter - F_NK0PF

Here's an item that has created quite a stir in the specialty coffee hobby and trade. **** Seems our friends at Zoka Coffee in Seattle were playing around with an idea and so they cut the bottom off of a portafilter creating this very interesting item!****The Bottomless Portafilter. It has been refered to as Naked and Crotchless, but what ever you call it, it is truley a revelation. Read more about "Perfecting your Naked extraction" here on Home-Barista.com Taste the difference th...

Our Price:$68.31

MSRP Price Difference: $-10.69

View Details

Machine Type:

Choose Options...

Modify My Portafiter to Bottomless - F_PFMOD

Okay, So you have an extra portafilter and you want to go bottomless, a great idea. It will with out a doubt improve your espresso shot consistency and quality. How you might ask? Well with a bottomless portafilter the user knows right away and can troubleshoot shot from the get go. We suggest you read more about "Perfecting your Naked extraction" on Home-Barista.com Well, send it to us and we will do the modification and send it back to you within 72 hours! How's that for servic...

Our Price:$25.00

MSRP Price Difference: $-5.00

View Details

La Marzocco OEM Portafilter with Rubber Handle - MZ_56LM

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) La Marzocco complete portafilter with rubber handle features the "Lion Logo" cast into the metal portion and "La Marzocco" logo type in the comfortable rubber handle. The advantage of the 15 degree angle handle is to keep the freestanding portafilter basket completely level and upright for consistent packing and tamping everytime. This portafilter also fits most machines with the Faema (not the ECM) E61 Group Head: Faema, Isomac,...

Our Price:$64.96

MSRP Price Difference:

View Details

Choose Options...

7mm Barb x 1/8" F BSP Brass Elbow Adaptor Compression Fitting - V_2174

Use this fitting to install a 1/8" M BSP (male British Standard Pipe) fitting, doing away with the plastic barbed fittings used on such vibratory pumps as Ulka and Siebe. The compression end is pressed on over an internal o-ring and then threaded away from the pump barb fitting compressing the o-ring onto the barb fitting sealing it off. One may then postion the female 1/8" BSP inlet to any degree.

Our Price:$10.26

MSRP Price Difference:

View Details

Rancilio Silvia Articulating Steam Wand Conversion Kit - RSILKIT1

This is just what Silvia owners have been looking for! Installation of this kit allows you to use a larger semi commercial steam wand on Silvia. The result is an articulating steam wand that clears the cup tray (varying from machine to machine) by about 1mm. One of the most requested kits, is now available.The thread pitch on the stainless steel male adaptor fitting is coarser than the original brass steam wand to valve fitting that comes with the Silvia new. Because the new adaptor fitting i...

Our Price:$60.47

MSRP Price Difference:

View Details

Rancilio Silvia 4 Hole Stainless Steel Steam Wand Tip - OUT-OF-STOCK - R_SS4TIP

Seeing how we can't leave anything alone around here at Espressoparts.com, we have taken to re-inventing Silvia. The Rancilio Silvia is an excellent machine but you can make it even better with this great steam tip we have designed and developed. Four holes that are placed at a 30 degree angle, make Micofrothing made way easier. This tip is not faster, nor will it make your espresso any better, but if you are looking to create micro-bubbles for your Latte Art, this is the answer.Threads are 5...

Our Price:$16.43

MSRP Price Difference:

View Details

La Marzocco EE Model Espresso Machine Semi Automatic Switch - L287/NT - MZ_L287

La Marzocco EE Model Espresso Machine Semi Automatic Switch will retrofit La Marzocco espresso machines.This is the new style replacing the older black switches and requires a bezel or plate that surrounds the switch covering the hole in the control panel.This bezel came with the older black switches, but would need to be purchased separately to retro-fit the even older white and red switches. We have been unsuccessful obtaining the bezels separately from La Marzocco, so they are unfortunatel...

Our Price:$16.32

MSRP Price Difference:

View Details

Rancilio Silvia Espresso Coffee Pod Kit | Adaptor - Conversion - Modification - R_5403

This kit is designed to be used with the NEWER POD-ADAPTABLE models of the Rancilio Silvia. These were manufactured after January of 2007. It is also to be used in combination with standard single-dose coffee pods regularly available on the market. The pod used may not exceed 48mm (approx. 1 7/8" in.) outside diameter.

Our Price:$78.00

MSRP Price Difference:

View Details