Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328 | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: jimshadow (jimshadow![]() |
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Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:58:51 -0700 (PDT) |
A couple FChat guys have done their own majors IIRC.... Do oil changes on the 360's require special tools?? Jim Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -----Original Message----- From: cdatte [at] spawar.navy.mil Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:56:01 To:JIM <jimshadow [at] verizon.net> Cc:The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 288GTO Vs 308/328 curious why dealer intervention on an oil change ? At 05:25 AM 7/20/2007, clyde wrote: >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 >Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless > >-----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) >www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts >Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil >PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net >Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs >. > >----- 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 > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit: > > > http://lists.ferrarilist.com/mailman/options/ferrari/l02turner%40comcast.net > > > > Sponsored by BidNip.com eBay Auction Sniper > > http://www.BidNip.com/ > > and F1 Headlines > > http://www.F1Headlines.com/ > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.9/907 - Release Date: 7/18/2007 > > 3:30 PM > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit: >http://lists.ferrarilist.com/mailman/options/ferrari/clyderomero%40worldnet.att.net > >Sponsored by BidNip.com eBay Auction Sniper >http://www.BidNip.com/ >and F1 Headlines >http://www.F1Headlines.com/ >_________________________________________________________________ >To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit: >http://lists.ferrarilist.com/mailman/options/ferrari/cdatte%40nosc.mil > >Sponsored by BidNip.com eBay Auction Sniper >http://www.BidNip.com/ >and F1 Headlines >http://www.F1Headlines.com/ _________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit: http://lists.ferrarilist.com/mailman/options/ferrari/jimshadow%40verizon.net Sponsored by BidNip.com eBay Auction Sniper http://www.BidNip.com/ and F1 Headlines http://www.F1Headlines.com/
- Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328, (continued)
- Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328 Steve Jenkins, July 20 2007
- Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328 jimshadow, July 20 2007
- Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328 Mark Manzonelli, July 20 2007
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- Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328 cdatte, July 20 2007
- Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328 jimshadow, July 20 2007
- Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328 John Allison, July 20 2007
- Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328 Ric Rainbolt, July 20 2007
- Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328 Dave Handa, July 20 2007
- Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328 Mark Manzonelli, July 20 2007
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