Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328

[Mark Manzonelli (mmanzo]

Not to disagree but I will.  The 328 AC system in y old 328 would blow 38-40 F 
while driving.  The distribution though is terrible.  Two vents in the middle 
only. GM customers would NEVER have this.

As for oil changes on a 355, I do mine myself.  It does require more work due 
to the removal of some of the under tray panels but dealer required?  No way!!!
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: clyde 
  To: Manzo 
  Cc: The FerrariList 
  Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 7:25 AM
  Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 288GTO Vs 308/328


  The 328 is the way togo
  It is a great car that is easy to work on and has GM air 
  They are bullet proof as well

  The 355/360 require dealer intervention for a basic oil change!

  Clyde
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  -----Original Message-----
  From: "LarryT" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
  Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:42:50 
  To:clyde <clyderomero [at] worldnet.att.net>
  Cc:The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
  Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 288GTO Vs 308/328

  Hi Ric,
  Thanks for the very detailed comparision!  The depth of knowledge on this 
  list always amazes me.
  It;s easy to see how passionate all of you are about these great cars!  A 
  328GTSi  is still high on
  my list of "cars to buy" when the money is available - although the 355 & 
  360 are pretty high on that list also.

  I am curious about one of your comments -
  You wrote:<<Neither is the front bonnet [interchangible], as I think it's
  composite (vs. aluminum on the 308's). The roof panel is not
  interchangeable either for the same reason>>

  Why would the material of construction prevent a part from being 
  interchangible - as
  long as the dimensions are the same?

  Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Ric Rainbolt" <ricrainbolt [at] gmail.com>
  To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
  Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
  Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 4:38 AM
  Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 288GTO Vs 308/328


  > There seems to be much misinformation about this car.
  >
  > The engine is the basic 4 valve 308 motor. The block is virtually
  > identical to that used in the 308QV and 328. Oher than some hardware
  > pickup points, the casting is the same. The liners are different as
  > the bore is 80mm (vs 81 in 308's). The crankshaft is identical and
  > carries the same part number as that found in all 308s, and 208s. The
  > con-rods are unique to the 288 and F40, but the bearings, bearing
  > caps, front crank damper are all from the 308 design. The pistons are
  > lower compression, but similar to those used in the 4V cars. The
  > cylinder heads have some minor casting difference but are virtually
  > identical to 308 QV heads. The camshafts are the same part numbers as
  > the euro 308 QVs.
  >
  > The front timing cover is almost identical to that used in the dry
  > sump GTBs, as is the sump pumping system. The oil pan and rear covers
  > are unique to the GTO.
  >
  > The body uses the same front glass, door glass, rear glass and
  > taillights as a 308 GTB. Other small odds and ends are
  > interchangeable (side markers, the headlight buckets) with 308s.
  >
  > The car is approx 4 inches longer in wheelbase, and wider due to
  > wider tires, not due to chassis width. The door skins are not
  > interchangeable. Neither is the front bonnet, as I think it's
  > composite (vs. aluminum on the 308's). The roof panel is not
  > interchangeable either for the same reason. The front and rear
  > bumpers are unique as well.
  >
  > The brakes are the same ATE system used on the TR (similar to the
  > 308, but larger pads and rotors). The ignition system is unique to
  > the GTO. The steering rack is a TRW metric rack, just like the 308,
  > but has a different ratio.
  >
  > The front and rear suspension components are similar in design to the
  > TR, but carry different part numbers.
  >
  > Thus endeth the trivia lesson,
  > Ric Rainbolt
  >
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