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Discussion in '206/246' started by [email protected], Jan 3, 2009.

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  1. MRF40@yahoo.com

    [email protected] Formula Junior

    Jan 1, 2006
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    like whut? Ralph??
    Sorry if anyone is offended in advance..

    and I did try several searches, but does anyone know of or have pictures of a 308 V8 installed in a 246?
    Thanks,

    Mr.F40
     
  2. champtc

    champtc Formula Junior

    Apr 18, 2004
    732
    I have heard of one done by an expert in the Midwest...was done about a year ago!
     
  3. need4speed

    need4speed Formula 3

    Nov 3, 2003
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    An "expert" at a 308 engine swap for a 246 Dino? WOW! How many swaps does it take to be considered an "expert"?

    Sorry, it's late. :)
     
  4. MRF40@yahoo.com

    [email protected] Formula Junior

    Jan 1, 2006
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    like whut? Ralph??
    pictures? links? details..
     
  5. Jon Hansen

    Jon Hansen Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2007
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    I recall a story about this being done by an Aussie, around 5 years ago. No info, sorry.
     
  6. Organiser

    Organiser Formula Junior

    Jan 13, 2004
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    Phil Haynes
    Hi,

    I have seen one in the UK, it also has flaired wheel arches.

    It has to be said its not in concours condition, I think I took a couple of pictures of it but I will have to find them!!

    I will post them on here when I find them.

    Regards,
    Phil.
     
  7. GermanDino

    GermanDino F1 Rookie

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    #7 GermanDino, Jan 5, 2009
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  8. 2GT

    2GT Formula 3

    Aug 25, 2008
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    Fred
    A Dino 328 GT! I wonder if the shoehorn is optional! Fred
     
  9. haroonok

    haroonok Formula 3

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    this is owned by a chap who lives near manchester in the uk,i believe the engine came out of his mondial...and no the bonnet doesn't shut properly now!
    he is somewhat eccentric!
     
  10. GermanDino

    GermanDino F1 Rookie

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    chassis no is #02796
     
  11. 500tr

    500tr Formula 3

    Feb 28, 2004
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    Volkmar Spielmann
    Very nice sunglasses.
     
  12. 2dinos

    2dinos F1 Rookie

    Jan 13, 2007
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    Did he build the car around the engine? :) Amazing!
     
  13. haroonok

    haroonok Formula 3

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    also has the mondial wheels on it...
     
  14. stratos

    stratos Formula Junior

    Dec 9, 2003
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    The 308 engine fits the 246 with no major issues, I'm not saying it's OK just that it can be easily done.
     
  15. need4speed

    need4speed Formula 3

    Nov 3, 2003
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    Any more pics of this car from different views?
     
  16. GermanDino

    GermanDino F1 Rookie

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  17. thecarreaper

    thecarreaper F1 World Champ
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    Sep 30, 2003
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    i think its cool.

    i cannot get over the prices of the 206/246 line, but a ferrari v8 would be welcome over the 6 if the original 6 was damaged beyond repair.
     
  18. 246tasman

    246tasman Formula 3

    Jun 21, 2007
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    Will Tomkins
    A friend of mine has a burned out fibreglass 308GTB and is planning to put a fibreglass 246GT body on it, which achieves a similar effect. He has apparently found someone in UK who makes an exact fibreglass body unlike most of the terrible 'replicas' around.
    Sounds like a fun project and as he'll be doing it in my workshop I look forward to watching it happen.
     
  19. need4speed

    need4speed Formula 3

    Nov 3, 2003
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    Please photo document the project here.
     
  20. 246tasman

    246tasman Formula 3

    Jun 21, 2007
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    OK, I'm sure he won't mind me posting.
     
  21. alexx

    alexx Rookie

    Mar 25, 2006
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    Alex Evans
    A friend of mine had a 246 with a 308 engine installed. Work was done during the 80's in the bay area. Car was shipped to Hawaii where I first saw the car at his home. Considerable front end bodywork was also done with the intent to make the car for track use only. We were both members of the Hawaii FOC at the time so I'm sure others on Oahu know of the car or have seen it. I left the islands in 2000 and last I heard, the owner of the car had moved to New Zealand. Car may have come back to the bay area where he had family.
     
  22. bert308

    bert308 Formula 3

    Nov 30, 2002
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    Bert Kanters
    Cool project! They do have the same wheelbase. The 308 has a wider track but a proper selection of wheeloffset should take care of that. "Dino 308GTB".
     

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