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

[Mark Manzonelli (mmanzo]

Reset what in the system?? I have a 355 am I never reset anything.  There is no 
oil usage meter, no oil change light...What do I need to reset?
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John Allison 
  To: Manzo 
  Cc: The FerrariList 
  Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 11:34 AM
  Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 288GTO Vs 308/328


  $$$$$$!

  Need the proprietary computer to reset the system after the oil  
  change.  So basically, unless you're DOUG with phantom contacts   
  you'll have a hard time ge

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  On Jul 20, 2007, at 10:56 AM, cdatte [at] spawar.navy.mil wrote:

  > 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
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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)
  >> 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
  >>>
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