OEM 308 Radiator

While the "discussion" going about the air in the cooling system, I would like to learn which one of the two was the true OEM radiator:
A) FIM Forcellini / Bologna (Italia); or
B) Puma Chausson / Ferrari?

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Sorry for two posts as it didn't work with one post for some reasons.

So, could it be the FIM was for earlier cars and Puma was for later cars like QV? Or the Puma was the superseded part #116286/A?

 

My 79 GTS has the FIM

 

FIM radiators are on both my euro 78 308GTS and 73 246 dino

Tony

 

US '78 308GTS FIM here.

 

FIM on my '78, too. Love the typography on that.

 

PUMA on my '84QV

 

I know Pumas were used at least during the QV period. Not sure if there was overlap or if Ferrari switched from one to the other at a specific time. I have a photo of a Puma from an 85 QV with the painted on logos and proof marks in perfect condition.

 

Here's the one from my 84 QV US
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Glad to know from your extensive experience Brian!

My 82 QV used to have Puma and was swapped out with a FIM 2 years ago due to core corrosion. I guess I'll put a Puma back in when refitting all the insulation foam around it.

Nevertheless my car never had an overheating issue whether using old corroded core Puma or the current refurbished FIM. Fingers crossed the "new" Puma will be good as well.

Any more input from other owners, particularly the 80-83 era cars?

 

Puma on my US`81

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It would be interesting to narrow it down. I hope we get more responses.

 

Why does it say Puma Chausson? That means socks in French. And you see lots of Chausson motorhomes when you're driving around France. I'm confused. Did a French motorhome manufacturer provide rads for 308s when their traditional Bologna suppliers dropped the contract ?!

 

They are made in Spain. We know little more than that. General Electric is one of the worlds largest producers of jet engines and I see little reason for them to change the name to General Jet Engines. This only suggests the company's core business or maybe original business is shock absorbers.

 

Camping car compact et fourgon van. Historique de la marque Chausson


Radiator manufacturer since 1903.

 

Nice find. I'll try not to feel so bad next time I get stuck behind one

 

Puma in my '83 308 QV.
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Puma in my '85 QV

 

Summary so far...

Year: FIM, Puma:-
73: 1, 0 (statistical purpose)
74: 0, 0
75: 0, 0
76: 0, 0
77: 0, 0
78: 3, 0
79: 1, 0
80: 0, 0
81: 0, 1
82: 0, 1
83: 0, 1
84: 0, 2
85: 0, 2

More inputs?

 

Fim in my 79 GTB

 

FIM in my 81 GTSi (UK delivered )


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Summary so far...

Year: FIM, Puma:-
73: 1, 0 (statistical purpose)
74: 0, 0
75: 0, 0
76: 0, 0
77: 0, 0
78: 3, 0
79: 2, 0
80: 0, 0
81: 1, 1
82: 0, 1
83: 0, 1
84: 0, 2
85: 0, 2

Interesting to see the first overlapping of both type on 1981 cars. Keep them coming!

Alberto, you can contribute 3, nerofer can contribute 2 and BigTex 2 as well

 

85 Euro QV- the original radiator in mine is PUMA
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Turbo cars have a different radiator or at least they have it more angled forward and the top is concealed under the nose of the car: I cannot see anything from the front bay, or at least I didn't find any writing yet. My 308 at present is at the shop to rebuild the engine so I cannot check.

I'm sorry

Ciao

 

FIM in my late carb '80 GTB.

Best
Martin