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Dec 29, 2008 15:24:15 GMT
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 OK, its a Ferrari 330. powered by a V12 quad cam motor...  oh. seems to me thats a small block Chevy.  in the words of Bring a Trailer's editorial - a vintage Ferrari you can actually use without fear of bankrupsy... or is it sacrelidge? the act of Chevification was carried out in 1975 and its not the first time I've seen this done to a Ferrari. As the editorial on the car says, probably cost waymore than the finished thing would be worth to restore it to V12 power. So meh. I'd spring some fat cash on getting that Chevy motor as hot as the original drive train in that car coud handle then go have some serious fun with it. if you fancy a bid its here: cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280297437707&viewitem= |
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Dec 29, 2008 15:35:35 GMT
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Choice of engine doesnt bother me too much, as long as it has a decent turn of power to match those gorgeous looks.
Interesting idea though.
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ThePollitt
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Dec 29, 2008 15:38:26 GMT
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I like it, but then again the V8 is an engine which has always been closer to my heart than a V12.
It looks like a bit of a scraggly bucket too, I'd simply roll it like that!
Bet it caused a real stir when it was first done though!
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Dec 29, 2008 15:38:32 GMT
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That + Maserati 3200GT engine = Win!
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Ratchet
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Dec 29, 2008 15:45:29 GMT
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The V12 probably blew up and it was much cheaper to fit a chev than get it fixed, it probably makes about the same power any way, as long as its not one of those lame "smog spec" ones.
How about sticking a blower with a bug catcher on it, that'd really upset the purists.
A hot LS1 from a late 'vette would be perfect though.
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Dec 29, 2008 15:46:43 GMT
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I dunno what all the fuss would be about, it's had a Mouse motor in it for over three times longer than it had anything from Modena!  |
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Dec 29, 2008 18:51:43 GMT
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I'd have stuck an RB26 in it!
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Dec 29, 2008 18:58:46 GMT
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I cant realy see how anyone can have a problem with that. It works, probably sounds as good as the original, even if it don't sound the same, and still goes like stink. At least it isnt a diesel.....
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Dec 29, 2008 19:03:36 GMT
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Imagine the fun to be had at ferrari gatherings....i'd have straight in the concours field  |
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Dec 29, 2008 19:06:18 GMT
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I'd buy that! And a rusty one of these as a donor.  Add the two together and it might be cheaper than a pukka 330. |
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Dec 29, 2008 19:37:36 GMT
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haha, diseasal in it would be amazing
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Dec 29, 2008 20:30:22 GMT
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good ones of those go for 60-75k pounds so with a yank id say it about right wonder how much the repair bill for the orig motor was  all time favourite ferrari |
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Dec 29, 2008 20:35:06 GMT
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good ones of those go for 60-75k pounds so with a yank id say it about right That's only the starting bid,so it could go for anything above that.. |
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One to upset the purists...Davenger
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Dec 29, 2008 20:38:46 GMT
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I bet the original engne was amazing until it went bang.
A Wankel would be interesting
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Dec 30, 2008 14:58:21 GMT
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A couple of years ago those self same purists would happily have robbed it for its drivetrain to put it in a two seat Ferrari  May even have been what happened to the original engine. Look at all the Aston DBSs that have been broken to keep DB4,5,6s alive. Look at the stuff getting broken here and tell me you wouldn't rather have them with a SB Chevy in them ;D www.eurospares.co.uk/breaking.asp |
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Dec 30, 2008 14:59:13 GMT
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Dec 30, 2008 16:32:28 GMT
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If a Ferrari has remained roadworthy after engine death and someone who isn't a millionaire has had the chance for just a bit of Ferrari ownership without bankruptcy then IMHO it's a Good Thing. There is no shortage of supercar project wrecks, I wish a few more of them would have this done to them rather than remaining forever garage jewellery.
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Dec 30, 2008 16:59:00 GMT
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Chev V8 rescues are du jour with olde curse word Ferraris in the states. A regular occurence. Same is being done all the time with BMW lumpectomies, where the Munich lump is simply too ridiculously expensive to reman for the value of the rest of the car. In goes a high HP Chevy to the rescue. In the case of Ferrari, a lot of them used GM TH auto trans behind the Modena lump anyway, making the GM engine transplant just that much more sensible. Those 4-seaters are bringing nothing at auction here, BTW. Not hot with hooty-tooty collectors. Pantera-money-level junque, used as parts runners down to the NAPA.
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Dec 30, 2008 17:04:15 GMT
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In the case of Ferrari, a lot of them used GM TH auto trans behind the Modena lump anyway, making the GM engine transplant just that much more sensible. ISTR reading the same is true for RRs, which is why there is a company doing non-manufacturer-approved diesel conversions using GM truck engines. |
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