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Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by tr0768, May 7, 2010.

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  1. tr0768

    tr0768 Formula Junior

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    Will a 412 motor interchange with a 400i? I have been offerd a 1986 412 and need to know the interchangeability. Yesterday Candy and I were in Africa and today Malta working our way back to Rome and then home. From the factory visit until today it has been some adventure.

    Ciao,

    Howard Musolf

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  2. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran Owner

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    story about Malta in FT last sat. issue. property very cheap. population shrank from 40000 before WW2 to less than 10000 now did you look.
     
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  3. aidanparte

    aidanparte Formula 3

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    I would think it is a straight swap - I've never read anything over the years that would lead me to believe that it wouldn't fit/work.

    Aidan
     
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    Ashman Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    I agree, it should be a straight swap. Back in '98, when I was looking for my 400i, I looked at a 400i in Reno, Nevada that had a 412 block installed as the core engine after something ruined the original block.
     
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    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Ignition system is completely different so the electronic packages need to be swapped over. All harnesses ECUs etc. The 400 ignition is not easily adaptable to the 412 motor without major surgery.
     
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  6. tr0768

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    Well the real estate is expensive. My wife looked at a small ocean view villa today and for about 2 acres and a 2 story 5 bedroom mediteranian style stucco was 500,000 euros about $750,00 US. She decided against buying on impulse, thank god...............

    Howard Musolf
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