Ferrari Mailing List: Re: exhaust for 1981 308 GTSi

[Michael James (cavallino_rapante]

Um, you have the Magnetti Marelli crank sensors?

 

They make those all day long.  They're $25 on ebay if you know where to look.  The bolt-holes on the mounting flange need to be drilled-out for a wider bolt pattern on the Ferrari, but the sensor and connector are exactly the same.  Even the wire length is correct.  BTW, NEVER buy anything on ebay with the word 'Ferrari' in it, look how much the markup is - its the same sensor, as Magnetti seals their packaging when they manufacture these.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RS-Cosworth-Crank-Sensor-YB-Genuine-Magneti-Marelli-/170827664632?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c61f4cf8

 

I once bought a box of ten, NIB, for $150 from a Ford-Cosworth supplier in England.  All my 308 friends got new crank sensors that fall as part of their 30K majors.....

 

M

 

From: Michel Savard <mysavard [at] videotron.ca>
To: Michael <Cavallino_Rapante [at] yahoo.com>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 5:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] exhaust for 1981 308 GTSi

no cats.

Michael Savard

----- Original Message -----

From: Rui Gigante

To: mysavard [at] videotron.ca

Cc: The FerrariList

Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:39 AM

Subject: Re: [Ferrari] exhaust for 1981 308 GTSi

Michael,

after running for 1h30m on 4 cylinders the exhaust would be the least of my worries. I would check compression, to begin with, and the cats if your car has them.
Having said that, last year I've bought a X-Ost for my 328. It's about half the price of a Tubi and I couldn't justify the cost (to myself).
It is very, very well made and the fitting was perfect. I love the sound!!! I went for the Sports version but they have a Race version if you want it louder. Ordered it directly from the factory in Italy (Maranello).

- Rui

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 3:17 AM, Michel Savard <mysavard [at] videotron.ca> wrote:

I had a huge problem with my 1981 308 GTSi. Turns out the crank sensor was broken. I was running on 4 cylinders driving for about 1h30. They don't make that part anymore. My mechanic found me a good replacement. All is well.

 

But the car is not sounding as beautiful as it once did. Sound is not as smooth as it used to be.  Seems I have a need for a new exhaust/muffler system. Too many tiny holes all around the old system. Says my mechanic.

 

Any tips as to where I can get a new system (exhaust/muffler) at a good price: meaning not unlimited budget.

 

Thank you!

Michael Savard

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