360 engine in 348?

Have a read up on the v8 engines fitted to the Dino's by Mototechnique as they did a similar mix and match build, claimed by the owner of the black example to be based on an F40 block but in reality it was from a Mondial, as you note the v8 blocks upto the 360 are pretty much the same.

That engine was actually built by Tim the owner of Walkersport in the UK.

 

I would think if for some reason you want to use 360 heads (retaining VVT?) it would still be easier to start with an F355 short block.

Ti rods are beneficial at that rpm.

Still, just seems much easier to use a complete F355 engine rather than almost make the exact same thing from a bunch of different parts, IMO.

 

Ohh you'll spend 50k...

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I mean, removing, major, replacing/rebuild heads is 20k for a reputable Indy shop to do it and thats all bolt together with correct parts. I fear your in for a rude awakening here.
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Gotcha, I haven't compared parts prices.

Not sure how much VVT will be a benefit without also having the 360 dual length intake runner setup. With ITB's you may not widen the power curve much with only exhaust cam variators.

Put updated guides in 355 heads and you would likely have more reliability by taking variators out of the equation.

 

I looked at this when I rebuilt my 348 engine, the blocks are more of an evolution of each other, they share the same main dimensions bore spacing, bearing size etc but different bell housing patterns, oil drans. The 355 and 360 have additional oil drains from the head, so not a straight bolt onto a 348 block. A Stroker build using a 355 crank and rods was the most feasible. 355 pistons have different crowns and valve cut outs, but as custom pistons are affordable theses days and CP and JE already have 348 in their catalogue so this would optimize the set up.

And for going the 360 swap most after Marlet ECU's can do VVT so not a major hurdle.

 

If you were a Ferrari tech for years should this conversation not be the other way around, and you advising us amateurs what the obstacles are and how you plan to overcome them, the latest seems to now be block machining for oil returns. The list gets longer and longer before a start is even made.

I genuinely look forward to a build thread as I love this sort of challenge and learning from others first hand experience. It is why many of us have tried to help so far. Having a machinist on board is one major advantage you possess already.

 

Onwards!

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Sir, I salute you!
And certainly will follow your build thread.

 

looking forward to the build progress

 

Awesome, pretty sure the hard party is the GB linkage. It's been done you can find some details out here if I recall, some pics as well.

 

That was the right move (imo), the 360 swap would have been a headache. I don't think the variable valve timing will be worth the effort, I would upgrade cams if you want some more power out of it. The variable valve timing was to allow some more top end while still passing emissions and gave the benefit of more low end torque, but in the lighter 348 and for a car that won't be smog tested, you'll have more fun for less money but camming it up a bit (imo). Toda has cams as does a company in Belgium that work with the stock valve train.

 

Nice work

 

Might cost less....

 

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Respect.