F40 turbos in my G.T.O.!!!!!

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Author Message Bob (Dr_bob) Junior Member Username: Dr_bob Post Number: 66 Registered: 4-2003 Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 11:00 am:    Armen, I sent you a message Greetz Bob Rico Nijhof (Riconijhof) Junior Member Username: Riconijhof Post Number: 72 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 11:35 am:    Thats an awesome car you have over there Armen! I think it's one of the best looking Ferraris ever. I would love to hear it in a video clip...! Good work! Ben Cannon (Artherd) Intermediate Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 1052 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 2:45 am:    Armen- if you do not mind disclosing, approximately what was the cost of this one-off effort? Quite allright if you'd rather not say, I am just idly currious. Also, do you know what other technical differences there may be? (re-maped control system, etc?) Lastly, I think I'm going to buy some Pirelli stock, you must be tearing them up! :D) Best! Ben. Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts) Junior Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 172 Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 11:32 pm:    That's incredible Armen! I would love to take a Gander at the car also! I live in Irvine & I love Newport Autosports! I was looking at the red 328 there a month or so ago - Timothy the salesman was very helpful. Robert Faber (F129b) Junior Member Username: F129b Post Number: 79 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 12:19 pm:    Armen- Sorry if I was unavail. to hook up w/you for the USGP tape. I still have it and Anthony has no problem with you getting it. Like the turbo project, LOVE the GTO. Always have, it was like a magnet for me when I came into N.A. I took some awesome Digital video on-board in ANthony's F-40. We put an auxiliary mic in the engine bay and I got some tasty footage with sound that give you goosebumps. If you would like to do the same in the GTO, I would be down for sure. Ring me and we can hook up. Rob Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328) Member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 539 Registered: 4-2003 Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 11:23 am:    Armen, Damn! That sounds awesome! Too bad I'm all the way over here in NJ. I've got to get out there. Enjoy it! Jeff Edison (Euro308guy) Member Username: Euro308guy Post Number: 443 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 9:46 am:    Armen, Beautiful! Nicely done my friend. I'd love to see the car sometime when I visit California. Congrats. I am especially glad to hear that you're driving it! Jay Grande (Jay) Intermediate Member Username: Jay Post Number: 1543 Registered: 10-2001 Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 12:10 am:    Thank You! Rob Schermerhorn (Rexrcr) Member Username: Rexrcr Post Number: 842 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:39 pm:    It's a great upgrade because it's close to bolt-on and the new turbos are ball bearing = quicker spool = more torque (especially at lower rpm) = more fun! Ben Cannon (Artherd) Intermediate Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 1050 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:19 pm:    Armen- this is great news! I can't wait to have this done once I get my GTO! You are a pioneer, I haven't heard of this being done yet (and it's a great use for all those F40 guys going to 'LM' spec turbos. Hey, there's an idea, wonder what LMs would do on a 288... Probally ingest little things right off the road. Like trucks and Beoing jets..) If I ever make it to Newport Autosport, I will make a point to talk with you about this exciting project! (uh, yeah, and beg for a ride too :D) We need video now! Best! Ben. Mark Eberhardt (Me_k) Member Username: Me_k Post Number: 774 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 9:40 pm:    Cool! boost is your friend. Do you know what psi it's at now? Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6) Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 997 Registered: 2-2003 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 9:40 pm:    Thanks for the pics, Armen! I sincerely hope you can squeeze in a drive with us soon! A.Tonokaboni (Senna1994) Junior Member Username: Senna1994 Post Number: 166 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 9:21 pm:    Armen, I was talking to Rod at FAI when they were putting in your Turbos, he said it would be a rocket. Congrats, I hope all is well hope to see you someday soon. Armen Gugasian (Ag512bbi) Junior Member Username: Ag512bbi Post Number: 82 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 9:12 pm:    Jordan, You are Funny. Cool picture! Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400) Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2167 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 9:09 pm:    Here you go Armen, dedicated to your 288 I believe this is actually your car too. Vincent (Vincent348) Intermediate Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 1086 Registered: 4-2003 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 9:08 pm:    Holy S**t!!!! Awesome! Vincent. allan fiedler (Allanlambo) Intermediate Member Username: Allanlambo Post Number: 1242 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 9:07 pm:    288 GTO=Very Nice! Armen Gugasian (Ag512bbi) Junior Member Username: Ag512bbi Post Number: 81 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 8:58 pm:    Sunny, I hope this helps!! (Pretty graphic on the computer) Armen Gugasian (Ag512bbi) Junior Member Username: Ag512bbi Post Number: 80 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 8:56 pm:    Here are some pictures. I hope I took them of the right things???? (I'm not to technical!). They didn't add larger intercoolers. It did not need them. Also, It already has high performance pistons. I'm probably putting out around 40 to 50 horses more with the combo. Jordan, I won't be around this weekend. Probably next weekend I will be out in it. I'll let you guys know. I'd love to share this with you guys. Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6) Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 995 Registered: 2-2003 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 8:53 pm:    John T (Tifosi_4) New member Username: Tifosi_4 Post Number: 32 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 8:41 pm:    F40 Turbos in your 288 GTO!! OMG! We want pics!! Nebula Class (Nebulaclass) Member Username: Nebulaclass Post Number: 688 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 8:31 pm:    Mark could do wonders with that pic. Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6) Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 993 Registered: 2-2003 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 8:24 pm:    Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6) Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 992 Registered: 2-2003 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 8:21 pm:    I'd like to take pictures. Seriously, if you want three young guys following you around, doing this, say the word! Nebula Class (Nebulaclass) Member Username: Nebulaclass Post Number: 680 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 6:52 pm:    Seriously, though. I would love to just look at the car, and I am local. If you are willing to let me drool, let me know. [email protected] It would make my year! Nebula Class (Nebulaclass) Member Username: Nebulaclass Post Number: 679 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 6:49 pm:    I'm local.....can I have a ride! Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400) Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2163 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 6:41 pm:    Thank god I live locally, Armen, I would gladly pay for a ride Actually Im thinking about comming down to Newport Autosport tomorrow...Maybe I will catch you there? Jeff Green (Carguy) Member Username: Carguy Post Number: 582 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 6:39 pm:    WOW !! Just reading that put a big smile on my face! I wish I lived "local" as I would gladly PAY to get a ride in a GTO! How often do you hear of a GTO that's been modified for more performance (like they need it!) That is great Armen.... Willis Huang (Willis360) Intermediate Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 1666 Registered: 8-2001 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 6:04 pm:    I've thought about what happens if the F40 turbos (or LM turbos) were stuffed into the GTO. Did you add larger intercoolers as well? Dyno figures? Jay Grande (Jay) Intermediate Member Username: Jay Post Number: 1538 Registered: 10-2001 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 5:27 pm:    Pics please Armen Gugasian (Ag512bbi) Junior Member Username: Ag512bbi Post Number: 79 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 5:25 pm:    I just pick up my 288 from F.A.I. I had F40 Turbos put in. INCREDIBLE!!!!! It is so fast! I highly recommend it. One of my turbos seized. I couldn't find a set anywhere. So I went for it. Rod said it was fairly simple to do. He had to change some plumming. It runs alot better. Only problem is can't keep traction. If anybody local ever sees me driving, ask for a ride. It'll give me a reason to go fast.