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1981 308 BORGO Pistons, new Rings, final clips next. ( all Factory, Ferrari Parts.)

Smile, it’s Summer.

Eduardo

 

Piston’s and front cover installed. ,, smile,
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see photo, 1981 Ferrari (81mm diameter) pistons installed into a 1980, 308 GT Ferrari block. aaa ha ha
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Greetings followers,
It’s Summer,
and, I believe time is faster today, then 20 years ago, for, that was a fast spring.

spent some time in the garage. The “while, you are in there’s,” had to get done)

see Shocks. Painted. New hardware.
(Smile)
( for shock eye bushes, ? I went with SUPERFORMANCE they were exactly 0.003 inch, interference fit.)
So,, what did you guys get done?
(on your spring projects.)

me?
I’m waiting on Cam Shaft to Cog, “O” rings?
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Motor out? Waiting on parts,,
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sand and paint. ✨☺️
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Peter,

thanks for following.
( “While the Motor is Out,” details are done, for now.) whew.

see, subframe on dolly, ready to slide under the car.
( hope your summer projects are also progressing.)

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Hey Joe,

thank you for the positive comments.

Yes, this is a euro model, made for the autobahn, but legal in the USA and California. ( grey market car)

yes, that is an Aluminum Fuel Distributor.

and, I’m in the garage as we speak. I flushed the gas tanks and the complete CIS system.
Primed the oil system then spun the motor (with no spark plugs) to view the oil pressure.
Now,,
Getting ready to button up the water system and install the distributor caps. ( whew)
Then, try to start it.

wish me luck,
Edwardo

 

Peter,

skipped the Super Charger dream, for now.
( smile)
The qv piston set I have, would have resulted in the final engine compression value, Way too low. (oops)
The euro, QV piston set, Might be for sale ( make me an offer) or I’ll save them for a future QV Cabriolet.

Regards,
Edwardo

 

coolant…? In the valley between the heads,,?
( please, don’t even mention that.) lol

for, a couple years back, I had installed a “ faux,” Elring head gasket on the foreword bank. This resulted in another motor pull scenario. ( whew)
Yes, the gasket had all the proper Holographic Seals. but, it was a real fake. ( aaaa ha ha,, “ real fake,,? is that proper English.,,?)

all for now,

 

Hey Joe,

Are your spares, 8.6 or 9.2 to one, compression ratio?(308 qv)

nice to chat with you. NYC is like my 2nd home. ha ha ( wink) Love the philli style pizza too.

 

The I believe the , 8.6 forged pistons have a ceramic top. With that ratio, perfect for a blower. ( idea)

kindest regards,
Edwardo

 

Hey Joe,

This is an, old photo, of a USA spec, Cabriolet, with a Norwood Turbo. Pistons are 8.6 to one, compression ratio. Car was last seen in the Dallas, TX area.

my Ferrari friend, I hope you have a nice Halloween.

Ciao,
Edwardo



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Happy New Year,,
to all my Ferrari friends.
2025

me, wrestling with the Bosch CIS ,,



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