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  1. Maranello550

    Maranello550 F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    What has this got to do with Ferrari cars or Red Rooster ?
     
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    Well it’ll keep you off the streets and out of trouble for a while! Good luck...
     
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    I’m building it for the RR runs if I don’t go broke beforehand..:)
     
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    I hope you had the block and head dipped before you made them pretty with new paint?

    Why can I see corrosion inside the thermostat housing?

    Otherwise it's what Americans call a "Craigs List rebuild"
     
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    Head has been machined for its original 10:1 compression ratio, new rim flow valves ,springs and guides…I took the block out to +20 and crank and flywheel balanced..Just rebuilt the twin carbies…Engine will be like new when done…Gearbox will be a big job…straight cut close ratio gears…
     
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    Had the block and head soda blasted Ian…The AEG 163 heads are unobtainable these days…I have 4 in stock as spares but all cracked…I need to find someone that can weld cast iron heads…
     
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    Unless you're racing, I wouldn't do that, and DEFINITELY don't put in a dog box - PITA on the RR run
    Edit: Same goes for a LSD
     
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    this is how Pap fixes cracked heads at Murri Motors


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    It’s what was in there Pat…They were special order cars and this one was raced extensively in the 60s…
     
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    Dulux rebuild.


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    It’s a 10K car Jon so if I get away with spending 70K I’ve done well….:)
     
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    So what is the end product ?

    Period road car look?

    Rally spec?

    Track spec ?

    What/other?
     
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