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Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 656 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2003 - 11:30 am: | |
Hi Thomas, I am assuming you mean the velocity stacks at the top of each carburetor throat. They are there as a method of tuning the carbs for performance in the RPM range desired. Shorter ones for high end performance and longer ones for the low end. In the first picture of this thread you'll notice the Vstacks aren't bolted down. The base of the aircleaner goes on first, then the Vstacks and lastly the aircleaner cover. The car can be run as shown, without the aircleaner, with good performance and a wonderful sound from the intakes! DJ |
thomas daniels (Castex)
Junior Member Username: Castex
Post Number: 104 Registered: 6-2003
| Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2003 - 5:10 am: | |
Could someone please fill me in about the shiny trumpets? Mine must be hidden under a pair of long, square-section tunnels funneling air into the engine. Without said tunnels, surely engine performance will suffer? |
ty (360mode)
Junior Member Username: 360mode
Post Number: 196 Registered: 9-2002
| Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 10:29 am: | |
great pic of enzo through the 360! |
DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed
Post Number: 6681 Registered: 8-2002
| Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 10:05 am: | |
Andrew...! Awesome pictures of the Enzo...! i'm drooling...! |
Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce
Post Number: 1399 Registered: 10-2001
| Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 3:54 am: | |
Glad you liked the pics Dj and Slag I sure enjoyed taking them ! |
1987 (Slag_328gts)
New member Username: Slag_328gts
Post Number: 19 Registered: 9-2003
| Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 8:43 pm: | |
Andrew - Love the pic of the enzo taken over the 360 engine! Nice work. :-) |
Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 628 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 2:19 pm: | |
Andrew! I can hear the screaming from here. Nice shots! DJ |
Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce
Post Number: 1269 Registered: 10-2001
| Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 11:28 am: | |
Some Pics ...
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Robert W. Garven Jr. (Robertgarven)
Member Username: Robertgarven
Post Number: 298 Registered: 2-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 11:39 pm: | |
Not mine ;-(
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Robert W. Garven Jr. (Robertgarven)
Member Username: Robertgarven
Post Number: 297 Registered: 2-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 11:31 pm: | |
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Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 611 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2003 - 12:43 pm: | |
I apologize if I have offended anybody for posting the URL listed below. Just trying to share information without having to rewrite the entire piece. DJ |
Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 610 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2003 - 12:33 pm: | |
I wrote a little how to a while back on how I got the corrosion, stains and dirt off my engine but you will have to hand type the URL http://www.ferrari- talk.com/discus/messages/30/756.html?1061990816 |
Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 609 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2003 - 11:34 am: | |
Russ, The plug wires are Taylor. High Temp Silicone Spirocore resistor wires. Boots come with straight, 45, 90 AND 120 degree angles. Red, blue, yellow and I think black. Specifically for use around exhaust headers. Drag racers use them, can be found in Jeg's or Summit catalogues. I bought mine from a local speed shop for 65.00 (FOR ALL EIGHT WIRES!) plus the extra separators for 10.00 a set vs. the exact same wire with Ferrari boots for 500.00. Beat me with a stick but read my profile first.....I love to spend money............DJ |
Jean Dupont (Cavallino)
New member Username: Cavallino
Post Number: 20 Registered: 8-2003
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2003 - 5:52 pm: | |
512 Berlinetta Boxer engine :
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Bob (Dr_bob)
New member Username: Dr_bob
Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2003
| Posted on Sunday, August 31, 2003 - 1:15 pm: | |
Picture made @ Concours de Elegance in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands 330 GT 2+2 s/n 7471
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Darryl - TR&328 (Tr328)
Junior Member Username: Tr328
Post Number: 64 Registered: 6-2003
| Posted on Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 12:16 pm: | |
The 308 engine looks great! Nice work! |
Eric Brigham (Ebrigham)
New member Username: Ebrigham
Post Number: 44 Registered: 4-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2003 - 7:15 pm: | |
I just found this one of the Maser engine - designed by Ferrari ofcourse...
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Bob (Dr_bob)
New member Username: Dr_bob
Post Number: 9 Registered: 4-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 1:08 pm: | |
s/n means serial number but is often used for chassis number. |
Wyatt Hanson (Wyatth)
Junior Member Username: Wyatth
Post Number: 135 Registered: 5-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 11:41 am: | |
Wow. Every engine picture posted has been beautiful. I wish more of my AMG engine was exposed, rather than being hidden down below plates and plastic covers! GRRR! What does "s/n ######" mean? |
Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Member Username: Artherd
Post Number: 759 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2003 - 7:38 pm: | |
Oh man, that 365's engine is just driving me wild... Best! Ben. |
Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh
Post Number: 1164 Registered: 8-2001
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 11:24 pm: | |
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Bob (Dr_bob)
New member Username: Dr_bob
Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 11:39 am: | |
I once shot this picture of an 365 GT4 BB s/n 17665 It looked so beautiful I just couldn't let this oppotunity go by to post it.
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Jean Dupont (Cavallino)
New member Username: Cavallino
Post Number: 3 Registered: 8-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 7:58 am: | |
Nice view of a 456M GT motor, s/n 119630. There is more photos on www.cavallino.cc !!! Have fun
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Marc F (Fabbsy)
New member Username: Fabbsy
Post Number: 19 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 6:19 pm: | |
Sweet looking machine. Marc |
Russ Turner (Snj5)
Member Username: Snj5
Post Number: 382 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 3:50 pm: | |
a work of art - beautiful. Hey - interesting plug wires - what are they? |
simon wilson (Nomis)
New member Username: Nomis
Post Number: 5 Registered: 8-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 3:31 pm: | |
looks beautifull |
Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 514 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 2:17 pm: | |
Barney, Good luck. It makes for a nice security feature and is handy for when you do electrical work like "The Headlight Mod". DJ |
Barney Guzzo (Trinacria)
Member Username: Trinacria
Post Number: 391 Registered: 8-2002
| Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 12:06 am: | |
Hi DJ, Not yet. I was overwhelmed with a bunch of problems the last few months. I am just finishing the car up right now and will hopefully have time to start that soon. |
Want_a_daytona (Want_a_daytona)
Junior Member Username: Want_a_daytona
Post Number: 87 Registered: 7-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 4:09 pm: | |
Stainless looks so sweet. |
Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 485 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 2:55 pm: | |
Thanks guys. Hey Barney, did you ever install that master switch for your battery? DJ |
Barney Guzzo (Trinacria)
Member Username: Trinacria
Post Number: 385 Registered: 8-2002
| Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 11:44 am: | |
Holy crap - that is gorgeous! Nice work |
Scott85 (Scott85)
Junior Member Username: Scott85
Post Number: 111 Registered: 12-2000
| Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 10:26 am: | |
That looks so beautiful. |
Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 468 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Friday, August 08, 2003 - 9:00 am: | |
............Mothers Mag polish. |
Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar
Post Number: 985 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2003 - 3:18 pm: | |
With a little Gum Out and aluminum foil, I can do that too Great gob.. |
Thomas I (Wax)
New member Username: Wax
Post Number: 45 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2003 - 3:01 pm: | |
Clean Pronunciation: 'klEn Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English clene, from Old English cl[AE]ne; akin to Old High German kleini delicate, dainty Date: before 12th century 1 a : free from dirt or pollution (changed to clean clothes) (clean OldSlow 308 engine) |
Lee Hamner (Tennlee)
Junior Member Username: Tennlee
Post Number: 138 Registered: 2-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 4:44 pm: | |
Wow! |
Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 454 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 1:08 pm: | |
Dinner is usually well cooked right after a brisk run up the freeway chasing my buddies' TR DJ |
Charles Brading (Austin308)
New member Username: Austin308
Post Number: 34 Registered: 6-2003
| Posted on Monday, August 04, 2003 - 2:19 pm: | |
What time do you serve dinner of that engine. |
Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 446 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Monday, August 04, 2003 - 8:48 am: | |
With the little screens on top of the V-stacks! Yes! |
'75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter
Post Number: 2970 Registered: 12-2000
| Posted on Monday, August 04, 2003 - 1:18 am: | |
Man, you need to leave that air-box off all the time to show off those shiney carbs...
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Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks
Post Number: 439 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 10:30 am: | |
The engine in my Oldslow308
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