CARB 308GTB VS 308GTB QV

DAMMIT!!
Quit screwing around wasting time by asking silly questions, tap the credit union, go by a Countach and be done with it. You will never have to agonize over such things again.

BTW, with properly functioning advance mechanisms, a solid state ignition, reindexed cams and good carbs a '78/'79 308 isn't as slow as you think. You may have had a needy car in the past.

 

With all of the time and money you've expended in the last you could be driving a Boxer right now. Listen to me! Listen to the truth. BUY A BOXER!

I think you should go see a doctor about your ADD

 

I don't think you should buy either 308. Like you, I have ADD as well so I can relate to your thinking and car-flipping patterns. People like you and I are never happy when trying to "settle" for something less than what we really want. I say get on some ritalin or Adderall and hold-off on buying anything until you can afford the Countach of your dreams. This will allow you to save the money and time you waste on flipping cars allowing you to get the Countach faster. Once you have your Countach you'll have no need to upgrade as it doesn't get any better than that and you will be able to relax at last.

 

My GTB is nicely tuned, but has the points ing. as well and suffers from poor spark.

I was racing through the back roads with another QV friend a while back. At a stop light, we raced off the line and the cars were very close (he "won"). But with a better ignition, and 245 (as he had) tires vs my 70-series 14 inchers I'm sure I could have edged him out. Also, he said my car sound incredible compared to his.

Next on my list is the pertonix conversion. Then I'm think the Flowmaster option others have done is my next project.

 

If it must be a 308 then get the best of both worlds, buy a QV and convert to carbs, that would work very well. Better yet, do the carb thing on a 328 or just buy a boxer like you should have a few months back. I know of 3 right now, 2 carbed and one injected, all three are red.

P.

 

Carwhore ,
Buy a Boxer already. You'd proably hate a QV with the catalytic converters and all.

Spasso, I agree. I have a 79 carb car, and it runs great. I don't know if the cams have been indexed, but the car pulls like a b!tch for only having 230 hp.

 

No offense to the Lotus People, but I was always enamored by there looks until I drove an 89. Although the car was very nice handling, the engine was an on an off switch. The interior fit was terrible as well as being claustrophobic.

Back on subject, go with the CARB car.

 

Whats missing with the 3x8s is really power, if you get another you will sell it soon as well with your pattern. Boxers have 308/328 looks but are more radical and have the needed power plus radical sounds, you can't go wrong buying one and will not lose money on one even if you financed part of it, get one before they become collector Ferraris in the very expensive category which will happen in the next few years.

For someone that likes to tinker with these cars Boxers are a joy as well with easy access to that big masterpiece of a motor, no more worries about dropping wrenches on paint/bodywork you just sometimes bang your head on the front edge of the rear decklid.

 

I am one of the rare dudes that actually used to own a 77 308 and an 85 GTB, but not at the same time. Since you are already very familiar with the carb car, I'll just explain the difference. The QV is much more refined, and a very nice driving car, easier than the carbs. The motor has greater flexiblilty and lower gear ratios than the carb car. As far as power goes, it's really hard to say From a dead stop, the QV probably has the advantage, but at the top end, it's pretty close. Neither car will scare pretty much anything anymore, so I think the power question is moot. For what it is worth, the guy I sold the 77 to also got to drive my 85 and he didn't really see much difference. And you are right, QV GTB's in the US are rare as hen's teeth which I find appealing actually. If you are really thinking in this direction, you may wish to consider a 328 GTB. Not quite as rare, definitely more power and refinement. I have an 89 which is a keeper. Even though I have owned 3 308's, I think I could be sucked into buying a really nice glass car, especially a Euro or a really pristine QV GTB again if it's an interesting color.

Dave

Dave

 

out for a GTB QV car. In the meantime, I'd look for a '94 S4S and a nice 86-89 930. The 930 could be your daily driver...

 

Get a Testarossa... cost a bit more but you got whole lots more than what you pay for.... great daily driver grand touring.

 

If you can find one to drive do it but be prepared to experience pure lust for the car after if its a good runner, they drive quite different than 3x8s, you can feel they are a serious machine made for speed as Boxers are still very fast cars

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You are looking at under a hundred canadian for a carbed bb, there are 2 to choose from if you like red or red, take the plunge!

 

If you want a little more power, try a Euro 308 QV, not as much as a BB but more than a US 308 or a 328.

 

The do drive differently. I had 2 GTS's (308 & 328) before getting the 77 GTB. I didn't keep the 77 very long, but it is no coincidence that my next 4 Ferraris were/are hardtops. There is a misconception that B's are only better on tracks. Actually, I think the track advantage is overrated. But as a street car, the difference is overwhelming IMO.

Dave