 OT: And now for something a little different..., ...For the engine swap specialist. |
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| Nozzle |
 May 7 2016, 08:31 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 158 Joined: 6-November 08 From: Lexington Park, Maryland Member No.: 9,725 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Wonder if someone's already tried this one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/ferrar...rts/1980/377728 Well at least is came from a mid-engine car... |
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| rhodyguy |
May 7 2016, 08:59 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,252 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
$134k? Am I reading that right?
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| bandjoey |
May 7 2016, 10:30 AM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,935 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It's only got 63 miles on it. Still in break in. And you get one of those cool yellow stickers with a horse on it.
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| tomrev |
May 7 2016, 10:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 25-February 14 From: N. Mich. Member No.: 17,037 Region Association: None |
Good thing my engine bay's too short, or I'd be on it!
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| matthepcat |
May 7 2016, 12:56 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Talk about a pain to tune and sync those carbs.
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| Darren C |
May 7 2016, 01:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 26-December 14 From: Chichester UK Member No.: 18,255 Region Association: England |
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ May 7 2016, 03:59 PM)  $134k? Am I reading that right? That is actually damn cheap and a real bargain at that price! I have a few classic Ferrari's (pre 1970) in my collection and the cost of parts is absolutely absurd, the engineering isn't that great either. I've heard of fellow owners paying figures with 7 decimal places for engines. Tuning the carbs isn't so bad when you work methodically. Colombo's only have 3 twins (standard). My Aston has 4 twins, but even that is ok when you've practiced. I also have a Colombo twin cam in one of my other Ferrari's with twin K jetronic (twice a 911 set up) that gives me more headaches than carbs. |
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| rgalla9146 |
May 7 2016, 03:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,950 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None 
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CG might be a bit high for us......looks like the trans is under the engine.
I think from a Berlinetta Boxer or Testarossa ? |
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| veekry9 |
May 7 2016, 04:48 PM
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OldMember Group: Retired Members Posts: 3,068 Joined: 17-June 13 From: TO Member No.: 16,025 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Darren C @ May 7 2016, 03:31 PM) QUOTE(rhodyguy @ May 7 2016, 03:59 PM) $134k? Am I reading that right? That is actually damn cheap and a real bargain at that price! I have a few classic Ferrari's (pre 1970) in my collection and the cost of parts is absolutely absurd, the engineering isn't that great either. I've heard of fellow owners paying figures with 7 decimal places for engines. Tuning the carbs isn't so bad when you work methodically. Colombo's only have 3 twins (standard). My Aston has 4 twins, but even that is ok when you've practiced. I also have a Colombo twin cam in one of my other Ferrari's with twin K jetronic (twice a 911 set up) that gives me more headaches than carbs. Living the dream,synching Webers,ensuring the float seats are perfect. Curious,what year is the DBS? OHMSS. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) / |
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| r_towle |
May 7 2016, 06:13 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Darren C @ May 7 2016, 03:31 PM) QUOTE(rhodyguy @ May 7 2016, 03:59 PM) $134k? Am I reading that right? That is actually damn cheap and a real bargain at that price! I have a few classic Ferrari's (pre 1970) in my collection and the cost of parts is absolutely absurd, the engineering isn't that great either. I've heard of fellow owners paying figures with 7 decimal places for engines. Tuning the carbs isn't so bad when you work methodically. Colombo's only have 3 twins (standard). My Aston has 4 twins, but even that is ok when you've practiced. I also have a Colombo twin cam in one of my other Ferrari's with twin K jetronic (twice a 911 set up) that gives me more headaches than carbs. Please start a thread with pics of your collection. Rich |
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| wndsnd |
May 7 2016, 07:53 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States  |
I agree, would love to see your cars.....
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| Mueller |
May 7 2016, 08:00 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,155 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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For about $3000 to $5000 you can get a better fitting Ferrari engine for your 914...
The Maserati V8's are Ferrari engines from everything I've read about them. dirt cheap on eBay...  |
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| r_towle |
May 7 2016, 08:02 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Mueller @ May 7 2016, 10:00 PM) For about $3000 to $5000 you can get a better fitting Ferrari engine for your 914... The Maserati V8's are Ferrari engines from everything I've read about them. dirt cheap on eBay... Really must stop posting these thoughts Mike..... |
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| 914forme |
May 7 2016, 08:55 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,899 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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I completely disagree, keep bringing them on Mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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| porschetub |
May 7 2016, 11:08 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,065 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(914forme @ May 8 2016, 02:55 PM) Yes keep bringing them up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) . Really why contemplate such madness ....on hell why not a VW W8 motor???. |
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| Darren C |
May 8 2016, 04:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 26-December 14 From: Chichester UK Member No.: 18,255 Region Association: England |
QUOTE(veekry9 @ May 7 2016, 11:48 PM) The OHMSS year Series 1 had the straight 6 as the intended Tadek Marek V8 wasn't production ready until 72. I have an early V8 series 111(post the dreaded trial of mechanical fuel injection series 11) and pre oscar india when they went all flared arches and bonnet bulges ending up looking like Silvester Stalones mom. It's the last Aston model of the pure David Brown design. Between OHMSS & TLD As for those Maserati V8's there's a good reason why they are cheap! The real money's in the old pre 1970's Ferrari Carb engines. Carbs manifolds and linkages alone can cost around $50K used upwards. Here's just 3 used carbs.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERRARI-375-340-...X0AAOSwbqpT61jj Engine blocks are around $40K, refurbished heads $50K, pistons, rods etc $20K, exhaust/mufflers $8K, Pumps, generators etc another $10K it goes on and on and on. The simplest bolt or bracket can cost you $1000's. As I said earlier there's no rhyme or reason for this, the engineering isn't anything special. The only thing that's special is the price. It's a very rich, brave or foolish man who puts a Ferrari engine in some other car than for which it was intended! |
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| veekry9 |
May 8 2016, 06:50 AM
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OldMember Group: Retired Members Posts: 3,068 Joined: 17-June 13 From: TO Member No.: 16,025 Region Association: Canada |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO8xRNSUXkg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDsHdiwQ5FY Exactomundo,the lowball 400s a steal in the 50K range. A poorly maintained example will go for less,the repair work the same as any latemodel hatchback's drivetrain.The brand and the prices the major hurdle. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Ferrari-250-Ignitio...M-/151150708232 / Great idea,a rebuilt Maserati V8,a modern plenum and or itbs,the 4 Weber route classic. Besides,the confusion sown among the ignorant would be hilarious. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) http://www.pmocarb.com/ / https://www.google.ca/search?q=am+dbv8&...ton+martin+dbv8 I always liked the designs,the Mustang's English cousins,so sophisticated and luxurious. They are now classic,but at the time an understated Italian looking work of art. Aluminum too,that light metal that makes faster. The later mods are great in their own way too,like a roided bricklayer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) A blower infused superleggera,certainly someone has done it. / https://www.google.ca/search?q=am+dbv8&...koPoQOxTEeyM%3A / https://www.youtube.com/user/EVOTV/videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3m4DCL0nwk / |
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| bdstone914 |
May 8 2016, 07:42 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 5,280 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ May 7 2016, 07:59 AM) $134k? Am I reading that right? No it is $143 K, are you still in? |
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| rhodyguy |
May 8 2016, 08:10 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,252 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
At that price? Sure. 2 of them. 1 for a swap into the legacy outback too.
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| veekry9 |
May 8 2016, 02:41 PM
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OldMember Group: Retired Members Posts: 3,068 Joined: 17-June 13 From: TO Member No.: 16,025 Region Association: Canada |
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