Question for 308/328 Texas Owners | FerrariChat
Buy

Question for 308/328 Texas Owners

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Inowownone, Jul 27, 2005.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. Inowownone

    Inowownone Formula Junior

    Jul 22, 2005
    377
    Plano, TX
    Full Name:
    Tom W.
    #1 Inowownone, Jul 27, 2005
    I am new to the board... and want to gather some information from the experts... (you)... Curious to know how you 308/328 owners have been able to handle the Texas heat during the summers. From what I have read, the A/C is not very strong in these vehicals, and would think (depending on the driving, with the Dallas traffic) they would get hot pretty fast. I am interested in the 308 qv or early 328 (assuming the fuel injected is the way to go). I Value your inputs and track record. From a thread this morning, looks like Mike did not have too much trouble turning his 308. Currently in a big "learning mode". Best Regards, Tom
     
  2. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator
    Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

    Dec 1, 2000
    63,963
    Southlake, TX
    Full Name:
    Rob Lay
    #2 rob lay, Jul 27, 2005
    A/C will not keep up like a modern car. We even got Tillman to admit with his super duper A/C mod that he was sweating a little. With the OEM A/C your knees will be freazing and your left side and back will be sweating. I find it keeps up well until about 85 degrees and sunny. However, even at 95-100 like Saturday you can handle longer trips, just a tad hot.

    Welcome to FerrariChat.com.
     
  3. GhostRider

    GhostRider Formula Junior

    Dec 20, 2002
    999
    Tulsa, OK
    Full Name:
    Matt
    #3 GhostRider, Jul 27, 2005
    Being that the 308/328 uses York compressors like Panteras, owners of these cars might look into various solutions that crew has tried. People have even gotten particular as far down as which expansion valve is best. Certainly rotary compressors help, but there are other solutions too. I even know of one technique of putting in an additional condensor. Pantera vendors might offer an applicable solution to 308/328 owners too, and probably a lot cheaper than the official Ferrari alternatives.
     
  4. Inowownone

    Inowownone Formula Junior

    Jul 22, 2005
    377
    Plano, TX
    Full Name:
    Tom W.
    #4 Inowownone, Jul 29, 2005
    Thanks Matt and Rob. Must not be alot of Texas 308/328 owners. Any recommendations on best places to keep you eyes open for one of the beauties? Not too excited about buying without touching. Thanks again. This board will be very helpful during my search for one. Tom
     
  5. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 26, 2001
    33,108
    E ' ' '/ F
    Full Name:
    Snike Fingersmith
    #5 GrigioGuy, Jul 29, 2005
    Hmmm, just saw this.

    My 328 has a rotary compressor from a Ford, and the vents in the dash have been modified. It does well (when it's working), but the angle of the glass and the lack of vents means that the right side of your body will be frozen, and the left hot. Lots of 308/328s also have heat leaking into the cockpit from the front firewall, which doesn't help. The radiator being up front means that the radiator exhaust heats up the windshield, and the coolant pipes running under the passenger compartment heat it up too.

    Not really a "cool" car, although I've got a Vintage Air catalog here looking for solutions.
     
  6. FarmerDave

    FarmerDave F1 World Champ
    Consultant

    Jul 26, 2004
    15,782
    Full Name:
    IgnoranteWest
    #6 FarmerDave, Jul 29, 2005
    I realize it would mean tearing the interior apart, and would add lots of weight, but what about adding the sound-deadedning stuff that also has a reflective coating to stop some of the heat seepage from the coolant pipes and front firewall?
     
  7. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jul 30, 2001
    24,903
    Dallas, TX
    Full Name:
    Jim E
    #7 jimpo1, Jul 29, 2005
    Rob and Tillman have pretty well summed it up. It isn't so much an issue of the compressor as it is an issue with lack of airflow.

    I drive my car about once week in the summer, usually to work and back. I leave in the morning and the car is cool from being in the garage. By the time I get to the office (45 mins later), it's starting to get pretty warm. Going home, the reverse happens. Car is cool from the parking garage, but warm by the time I get home.

    Dave, I don't think the insulation is going to do you much good. The coolant hoses run right through the cockpit, you have a big window letting in the sun, the engine is 8 inches from your head, etc., etc..

    The flip side to this coin is, I've NEVER used the heater in my car. The cores need rebuilt so it smells like coolant when I turn them on. In the winter, all I have to do is drive about 10 mins and the car is perfectly warm.
     
  8. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 26, 2001
    33,108
    E ' ' '/ F
    Full Name:
    Snike Fingersmith
    #8 GrigioGuy, Jul 29, 2005
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017

    Actually, I've been considering this. I used the reflective stuff 15 years ago when I was into hot rods, this seems like the BBD

    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     

Share This Page