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  1. velocityengineer

    velocityengineer Formula Junior

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    I happened by this magazine while in Japan called "Autoworks".

    In it was this article of a 348 having the fenders sectioned and widened. Very interesting work, just like classic hotrod shops do. Seems to have some engine and suspension mods as well.

    Dont ask me to translate it, my Japanese is not that good and I dont have that much time!

    Cheers
    Eric
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  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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  3. Janzen

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    They're calling it an F355?
     
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  4. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Coil on plugs, 8 throttle bodies. Nice.
     
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  5. Jimbo49

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    It certainly has a "Phat" stance..
     
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  6. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

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    :D
     
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  7. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I LOVE IT!!!!

    This is one thing I really respect about the Japanese owners. They are NOT afraid to mod their cars.
     
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  8. junkyarddog

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    The engine work is awesome but the body looks like a kit car.
     
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  9. Chiaro_Slag

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    Nakai's F355. LOL
     
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  10. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    That is pretty funny isn't it. :D
     
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    I dig it!
     
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  12. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

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    But it is a 348 :eek:!!!
     
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  13. vvassallo

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    Hmm, wonder what they are doing for fuel management...

    And goth, one day, your hairdresser's car is going to be embarassed by a modded 348 - soon, I predict. :D:D:D
     
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  14. Nate Johnson

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    Nice, except for the diamond plate. That crap makes anything look like a 1978 Chevrolet P/U truck.
     
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  15. plugzit

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    I wonder about the coil-on-plugs. If an aftermarket engine management system is used or required, it would be worth researching. The cost might then be justified, whereas I don't feel it is just for throttle bodies. Will the Motronic support coil-on-plug?
     
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  16. 72GMC

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    Of course the 1979 chev was a nice step up from the '78
     
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  17. gothspeed

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    I have seen them on the tech Q&A section. Just as long as you retain some form of knock retard you should be fine :).
     
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  18. fatbillybob

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    COP absolutely. One of the guys posted on how to do it I just never got around to doing it for myself. Not enough bang for the time spent. Note the ITB's! It is the way to go but all the itb's are the cost of 1.5 turbos!
     
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  19. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Oh...thanks for posting Eric. We appreciate you taking the time. Only a real car guy would do that.
     
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  20. plugzit

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    Looks like you've decided conclusively and scientifically that turbos are the way to go! Which one(s) are you using? :0
     
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    LLLOOOLLL!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  22. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Not sure. I am still on the fence. I am thinking I want turbos but then I will need to re route the radiator to the front and get free downforce with cutout hood and run twin intercoolers in the old radiator spots then run the oil cooler on the right side and a new gearbox cooler on the left. Lots of work! I'm not sure I am up to it unless I got help! I also want to run a fuel cell in the front but I hate to have a gas bomb in the crumple zone. So I am really having philsophical problems with this. A fuel cell is just not real workable in the stock location
     
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  23. gothspeed

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    Porsche has had them there since day 1. Btw like your intercooler/radaitor/oil cooler/g-box cooler configuration!!! :eek: :)
     
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  24. plugzit

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    Overcomplication has led to indecision. :)
     
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  25. bcwawright

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    What is problem with stock fuel tank location?...moving is going to upset the balance drastically and will require shock/spring/swaybar/and brake bias revamping. Put a 917 engine oil cooler(this is a biggie) in front w/hood mod...relocate a larger oil sump tank in front trunk(turbo motors need lots and lots of cool oil)....tranny cooler in front left fender(ala 355CH)....larger radiators in stock location...do not use air to air intercoolers, rather liquid to air. If you decide to go this route let me know if I can help you out.
     
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