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

[Dave Handa (dave]

BS, I performed an oil change on my 97 355 spider just two evenings ago. (I
have always changed the oil on my 355 myself) Used a jack and stands, new
factory Purflux oil filter, some copper crush washers for the drain plugs,
and 9 quarts of Mobil 1.  As previously stated, there are some under trays
that need to be removed, along with a ton of fasteners, but other than that,
no more difficult than changing the oil on my previous 308 or 328!  Takes an
extra 30 minutes to remove and reinstall the under trays and all those
fasteners though!

Dave


-----Original Message-----
From: clyde [mailto:clyderomero [at] mycingular.blackberry.net] 
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 5:25 AM
To: dave [at] davehanda.com
Cc: The FerrariList
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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