Supercharged 308GTB almost ready to go

congrats on a real fine job, that engine looks great, enjoy the ride. Am thinking someday down the road doing that to my 328.

 

Wil
Very nice metalwork - kinda Bugatti-like actually if you've seen some of their fabrication - and that is the highest praise. The secret really to any meaningful modification on this engine - from my simple Webers to your intercooled boost - it the induction system and fabrication or modification of the intake manifolds.
I'd really like to peek inside that plenum. I wonder if you will have much pressure loss across the intercooler resistance? It does sound like a bear to remove once installed! Again, very very impressive fabrication work on the manifold.
Many thanks for the foto!
russ

 

Now this is great stuff!!!! Fantastic job Will!!

 

I know you said earlier that you didn't think it was economically feasible to reproduce these, but have you considered taking custom orders for them under the same system that Unique Performance in TX uses to make their Foose Camaros and Eleanor Mustangs (ie. charge $60-100k for the conversion).

Maybe I'm wrong, but I've been saying for a while I think a 308 hotrod industry -doing exactly this stuff- is right around the corner. If people will pay $80-100k for a done up Chevy or Dodge muscle car, I could see them going for a done up Ferrari.

I think there are plenty of wealthy people who love the 308 shape and would love a modernized version of the car that had better power, brakes, wheels/tires, etc.

Here's another thread of mine on this topic: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85867

 

I absolutely agree in principle, but believe it will in the end more resemble the 356/911 aftermarket and modification market. If you pick up any copy of Forza's sister publication 'Excellence', it is very packed with ads for just this kind of thing: everything from carb conversions for K-jet (PMO is acompany devoted to this) to bolt on turbos and superchargers (several vendors).
Even the 356, one of my favorite cars ever, has an entire 'Outlaw' subculture that is accepted to where some of the modified cars have a higher market value than their stock counterparts. I think that as more Ferraris began going to guys who enjoy this kind of thing as prices are more reachable, the scenario of a well developed OTC aftermarket performance piece market instead of exclusively custom work will take root.

 

Im lovin it.

 

Wil,

What an astounding project!

Very impressive that you have the time, inclination, and budget to do all of this.

How much do you have into this, and what are your expectations upon completion?

 

Wil as a heads-up, on the QV, I get quite a bit of blow-down. It uses about 50% more air (and therfore fuel) than it should as a result. When I was at 10 psi (non-intercooled) I was running 36 lb injector at 90%. At the 15+ I'm running now I've got 55 lb injectors at about 90% with the fuel pressure up to 60 psi.

When I put it back together this time I'm going to add 6 or 8 degrees of lobe separartion angle hoping it helps get the blow-down in check. Of course none of this may mean anything on a 2V.

 

This is Thread of the Month ya'll, this conversation.....

(Watching in amazement, as this fine Classic is launched into the New Millineum...........)

"Salute"! to mk e......

"Salute"! to Wil de g......

 

Wil, if possible could we get a pic of the whole car when you get a chance

 

The Answer to The Big Question:

"Just a little bit a month,man....YOU should get one!"

I can always hear the wive's teeth start to grind......LOL!

Present company excepted, of course.....(ahem...clearing throat)

 

I think at least $75.00/hr...........maybe $125.00 is more accurate....nice work!

 

That is a superb work of art, I wish I had the skill and patience to undertake such a project ;-)

 

Will,

I think one of the major reasons why your project is so appealing is that almost everyone that works on cars has this idealized dream of "doing it right", "doing it ALL THE WAY", as best you can, no time or budget constraints, taking the time to do the research, learn, fabricate, as best you can, keep studying and learning.
We all see things here and there done well, but to take such a big bite - and have it come out technically briliant and beautiful - lifts our spirits.

Thank you.

chris

ps. you are doubly lucky to have a supportive wife.

cm

 

wow, thats the nicest 308 I've ever seen.
Very clean.

 

Wil, car looks great! I see your parked next to Joe Moore's cars. What event was this?