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Discussion in '348/355' started by Orthoferrari, May 7, 2009.

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  1. Orthoferrari

    Orthoferrari Karting

    Feb 29, 2004
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    Clearwater, Florida
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    #1 Orthoferrari, May 7, 2009
    I found a 95 355 that the seller says has had a recent 30k service and complete exhaust repair including headers with a "Strembo flow through" The car is listed in Miami by Kessler auto group and was owned by a doctor in Indiana vin number ZFFPR41A5S0100585. Any help on this car would be appreciated. Just a little paranoid buying out of area because of a bad experience buying my Testarossa. Thanks
     
  2. tiara4300

    tiara4300 Formula Junior

    Feb 27, 2005
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    miami ,fl.
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    Adam
    #2 tiara4300, May 7, 2009
    I have dealt with Steve Kessler many times and no issues at all. That being said spend the money for a proper PPi done by by anyone other then the Ferrari Collection in Miami.
     
  3. switchcars

    switchcars Formula 3

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    #3 switchcars, May 8, 2009
    I have also dealt with Steve Kessler and it was a very smooth deal.

    HOWEVER NO MATTER WHAT ALWAYS GET A PPI
     
  4. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 134282, May 8, 2009
    If you buy it, you'll be the third doctor to own this car. Kessler sold this car new to Dr. Fred Epstein in Greenwich, CT.
     
  5. SGM

    SGM F1 Rookie
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    Sep 27, 2006
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    #5 SGM, May 8, 2009
    For a PPI in Florida give Tim Stanford a call 954-764-7824.
     
  6. Cool Runnin'

    Cool Runnin' Karting

    Apr 13, 2008
    145
    FL
    #6 Cool Runnin', May 10, 2009
    I have to agree. I don't know why but every time I leave the Collection I feel like I need a shower.
     
  7. mrbeanieca

    mrbeanieca Rookie

    Aug 23, 2009
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    Toronto, ON
    #7 mrbeanieca, Aug 23, 2009
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    Hi there, I'm new here and found this thread about a 355 on google. Looks like this actual car has been imported into Canada and now for sale here. I went and took a look at it. Body seems to be in nice shape. Talked to the dealer and he told me that I was lucky that I did not import it myself, as there were a couple things that needed to be fixed (e.g. clutch, bearing, cv boots, seals, etc) that the PPI failed to reveal, but now it is suppose to be in good shape.

    I do have a question about a missing part in the engine (see pic). When I look at pictures of other 95 355 engine bays there is a silver cylindrical part that is in place, but not in this car. Anyone know what this part is for?

    Thanks

    Erik
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  8. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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    Jul 2, 2002
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    #8 MarkCollins, Aug 23, 2009
    Erik

    Somebody has removed the (sometimes) exhaist bypass valve and fitted a straight through connector. Do a search on '355 Exhaust bypass valve' and read away, opinion is divided whether it's good to remove it, wire it open or leave as is :)
     
  9. mrbeanieca

    mrbeanieca Rookie

    Aug 23, 2009
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    #9 mrbeanieca, Aug 23, 2009
    Thanks Mark!

    Do you (or anyone else) know what are the acceptable compression figures on the engine?

    What compression figures signal a engine rebuild is near?
     
  10. FullChat

    FullChat Formula Junior

    Jan 1, 2007
    339
    San Antonio, Texas
    #10 FullChat, Aug 23, 2009
    Last edited: Aug 23, 2009
    The pros will undoubtedly ring in soon, but the specs are 150 psi minimum with less than 10% variation between cylinders. Strong cars seem to be over 200 psi across the board. I personally would be concerned of anything under 175.

    You should have a leak down test done also. Others on the board advise to have these done before the rest of the PPI. My last PPI (and last attempt to buy a 355 for a while) had between 175 and 180 - except for #2, which had 143. I asked for a leak down, and they told me it couldn't be done with the engine in the car (at a dealership!). Beautiful car. I walked.
     

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