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Discussion in '348/355' started by hezgon, Apr 9, 2012.

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  1. hezgon

    hezgon Formula Junior

    Dec 13, 2006
    281
    Ft Pierce, FL
    Full Name:
    Stan
    #1 hezgon, Apr 9, 2012
    It's now been about 1 year since Fernando at Competizione rebuilt the engine, top to bottom. Took the car back in last week for annual fluids changes and flush, throttle position sensor, power steering reservoir, and another 02 sensor. Life is fantastic, screams to red line, small bit of tire spin in second, sooo much fun!!

    The O2 sensors keep going bad as the cats have been hollowed out and the by-pass valve was removed by the prior owner. Fernando's explanation of this is at lower RPMs the flow is up thru the bypass and not enough exhaust is going over the rear sensor. This creating a rich condition and on and on we go toward another bad sensor and other issues. To help elevate this it was suggested to put back in a by-pass valve (Capristo). It is now on order. I can not extol how happy I am with Richard and Fernando in the way they both treat me and my baby. Thank you gentlemen for you excellent work and love for these marvelous vehicles.
     
  2. junglistluder

    junglistluder F1 Rookie
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Mar 23, 2007
    3,617
    VA
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    Brendan
    #2 junglistluder, Apr 9, 2012
    Love reading these success stories!!! Glad to hear your car is still creating smiles :)
     
  3. mikster

    mikster Formula Junior

    Nov 11, 2003
    357
    LA
    Full Name:
    SLOMO
    #3 mikster, Apr 9, 2012
    Im presently debating on wiring open my Valve, and I have a 99 355 with Cappy-3

    Hopefully this will not damage my Cats due to increased exhaust flow
     
  4. Sushimon355

    Sushimon355 Formula Junior

    May 27, 2009
    533
    Dallas, TX
    Full Name:
    Wade
    #4 Sushimon355, Apr 9, 2012
    +1

    Very refreshing compared to all the problem threads we read. I've said it before but there are not enough success stories posted on the 355. It seems like all we hear is the bad and that is a shame...
     
  5. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Apr 3, 2006
    10,476
    DC Metro
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    L.C.
    #5 355dreamer, Apr 9, 2012
    I saw your girl up on the lift when I was checking on my GTS the other day. Glad to hear she's running well.
     
  6. JDG16

    JDG16 Karting

    Jul 25, 2011
    200
    Houston
    Full Name:
    Justin
    #6 JDG16, Apr 9, 2012
    Fantastic to hear
     
  7. cavlino

    cavlino Formula 3

    Mar 6, 2002
    1,740
    Ottawa, Canada
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    Carm Scaffidi
    #7 cavlino, Apr 9, 2012
    Hi Stan, thanks for dropping in and updating us on how well your car is running.
     
  8. BLAMPEE

    BLAMPEE Man Card Status: Never Issued

    Jun 28, 2008
    15,424
    Sunny Heavenly Beautiful Arizona
    #8 BLAMPEE, Apr 10, 2012
    Been 1.5yrs and 4,000 glorious smiles since I've had any problems.

    She is getting her fluids changed today, getting detailed, and sitting under her car over until her new owner comes to pick her up. ;)
     
  9. ~Joshua

    ~Joshua Karting

    Jan 1, 2010
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    #9 ~Joshua, Apr 10, 2012
    I'm glad for you... I remember the sinking feeling I had reading your rebuild thread as it was obvious you were torn at first about which direction to go. It's great to hear the good news.

    Cheers!
     

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