Ferrari Mailing List: Re: NFC: On the topic of Chevy V8's...

[jimshadow (jimshadow]

The guy who is re-doing my door panels and center console just bought a 
gorgeous 250GTE with a crate motor in it.  He has the original tranny/overdrive 
but the motor is missing.   The PO installed the American V8.   He got a 
helluva deal on it and will eventually locate a 250 motor, but in the mean time 
will have a very dependable and most excellent 250.   

Jim
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-----Original Message-----
From: "LarryT" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>

Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:14:38 
To: JIM<jimshadow [at] verizon.net>
Cc: The FerrariList<ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] NFC:  On the topic of Chevy V8's...


Hi Gang -
    I always wondered why people got all upset when someone puts a American 
V8 into a foreign car.  It seems like the pefect marriage.  The foriegn 
component usually provides outstanding suspension (usually) great build 
quality, lots of design variety, etc while the American engine is 
dependable, very available, has a huge parts availibility many engine 
configurations and options and cheap for what you get.

    Plus, you have the history of having created some true automobile 
icons - the Cobra is the best known along with the Tiger.  People have been 
putting V8s in Jags for years as well as 911s - although the radiators cause 
problems and you lose the small back seat.

    Now, having said all of that I'm conflicted because I know the amount of 
unique engineering that is built into such engines as MB, Jag, Porsche, 
Ferrari, etc.  I suspect the number of Ferrari's with American V8 is almost 
nil because of the huge lose in value that would occur.

    I've considered putting a American V8 in something like a 500/560SEL 
Mercedes cause there's lots around for less than $2K with "engine needs 
work".  MB parts are *very* expensive so it might make sense if the 
engineering to make it happen isn't too complex.

LarryT
Porsche Posters!! And
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "LS" <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] NFC: On the topic of Chevy V8's...



Mike, the S2000 and E36-46 BMW conversions are the ones that really cause 
the death threats...and as you say, all are lighter, 2x the power, 150% fuel 
economy and handle better due to the weight distribution.

LS





----- Original Message ----
From: Mike Fleischer <themightytoe [at] gmail.com>
To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:48:07 AM
Subject: [Ferrari] NFC: On the topic of Chevy V8's...


Posted on the Corvette Forum... Here is a car that will piss off a
PCA club member more than a fast Corvette...
Owner said 2x the power, less weight than the original motor...
Man now I am thinking of getting a crate motor for my C6 and taking
the LS2 and putting it into an old Boxster....




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