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Oldslow308 (Djparks)
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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)
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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)
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Username: Robertgarven

Post Number: 297
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 11:31 pm:   

gt4
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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...

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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