Ferrari Mailing List: Re: NFC: Maserati Merak

[Hunter N. Schultz (hns]

I wonder if one could you put a bi-Turbo motor in a Merak without too 
much wrenching?

As I recall, that motor was pretty amazing.

cmlf1 [at] optonline.net wrote:
> I think the SS models had 220 hp, so with a few tweaks I would think 240 or so 
> could be achieved with no major work. Getting rid of the 70's-80's emissions 
> systems and euro bumpers would shave more than  few pounds as well. The car 
> itself is a well built solid car, so shaving a few pounds with seats and the 
> like would likely not make a difference. If you could build the V-6 with 300 
> hp, then you would be someplace, or just get a Bora...
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Fellippe Galletta 
> Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 1:11 pm
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] NFC: Maserati Merak
> To: cmlf1 [at] optonline.net
> Cc: The FerrariList 
>
>   
> > On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 11:46 AM, LS wrote:
> >
> >     
> > > One of the first exotics I ever saw in person...pretty cool 
> > >       
> > even if they
> >     
> > > weren't fast back in the day.
> > >
> > > What about now with an MSD box, advanced timing, no cats, lowered
> > > suspension, bigger wheels/tires, etc.?
> > >
> > > And with a good weight reduction program (carbon seats, no 
> > >       
> > bumpers, lighter
> >     
> > > wheels, etc.)?
> > >
> > > It could be a lot more fun no?
> > >
> > > LS
> > >       
> > I think with a loyal supporter and some nice pockets it could be 
> > a fun
> > restoration....
> >
> > I saw a video of a Merak on youtube without front bumpers and it 
> > lookedwayyy better!
> >
> > My only question is, what kind of rims would you use if you 
> > upgraded the
> > tires? Could you keep it stock?
> >
> > FG
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