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308 vs 328: Same Steel Tubular Chassis, or No?

Discussion in '308/328' started by Mike328, Jun 22, 2007.

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  1. Mike328

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    #1 Mike328, Jun 22, 2007
    This came up briefly in a recent thread.

    The 308 and 328 both use a steel tubular chassis / subframe (like race cars of the day).

    I have read in The Complete Guide To The Ferrari 308 that there were differences in 308 U.S. spec vs Euro-spec tube frames (additional bracing at the bumper part of the frame).

    But is there a difference in the 308/328 tubular frames? Are they the exact same, or were there changes in reinforcement, length, materials, etc.?

    The book referenced above also mentioned that Ferrari did not make the frames - they were brought in from "Outside". So who made the frames?
     
  2. BigTex

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    #2 BigTex, Jun 22, 2007
    Frame designation is the first part of the engine bay stamping...

    For instance mine is F106AB.....

    HTH
     
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    #3 Verell, Jun 22, 2007
    The frame mfg was posted a few months ago, Search tech Q&A & this forum for '308' 'frames' & 'manufactured', should bring it up.
     
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    #4 thecarreaper, Jun 22, 2007


    this is why there are assembly numbers stamped into the chassis's frame steel where the coils mount on 308s. not sure about 328s, but it seems to be popular opinion the chassis were made in batches of 12 at a time. it was posted who made the chassis, but i dont remember who.
     
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    #5 308 GTB, Jun 22, 2007
    William Vaccari

    Vaccari e Bosi, Modena
     
  6. Mike328

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    #6 Mike328, Jun 23, 2007
    Great information - thanks.

    So, are the frames the same between the 308 and 328?
     
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    #7 mk e, Jun 23, 2007
    The WSM shows at least 3 variations on the suspension mount locations....I was trying to check mine and it took a bit to figure out which set of numbers to use.
     
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    #8 hardtop, Jun 23, 2007
    Mike,
    The basic chassis/suspension layout really dates to the Dinos. Of course they were updated throughout. I cannot say with certainty, but I bet that the 328 has many minor revisions probably including suspension mounting points, etc.

    Dave
     

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