What Modifications Have You Done To Your 3X8?

I'm with you for the most part. I do have a K&N filter and a leather shift nob but that is about all.

 

Hey Scott,

Luckily, I've found a place that as long as it passes the tailpipe, they are good with that. I've yet to try and get it to pass with the euro/early cams, so wish me luck. Prior to that with the air pump running, I always passed with flying colors.

Doc. Cos - the loss of oil pressure was during right handers. My baffle cured this for me.

A few things I forgot:

- replaced chrome speaker grilles with black cloth (matches door panel)
- Silverstar headlights (not as good as HID or Hella, but much bettter than OEM)
- fully automatic antenna
- qucik release steering wheel
- Poly suspension bushings

 

LEATHER shift knob???

 

I'd like to see it as well. The leather-wrapped shifter in my VW has a nice feel to it.

 

Who did you go with for this?

 

Roof spoiler removed
Body color painted targa top
GTB style louvers
Aluminum pedals
Alpine audio, upgraded speakers
360 wheels
SR fuel lines
Air injection pieces removed
Test pipe
powder coated valve covers (red)

 

ebay for under $20. I think it is a JDM or something like that. It bolts inbetween the steering wheel and hub (easily reversible). It also acts as a 1" spacer which is nice. It maintains your horn (many do not), and has no play in it at all. Once installed, I just push the release button, twist the locking ring and the wheel comes off. It helps with the ingress/egress, espcially with the racing seats.

 

mods on my '85 GTS.... let's see:

QA1 shocks/springs (300lb I think) with Verrell's adapters
Superformance quick ratio steering rack
Mustang poly motor mounts modded by Luckydynes
Superformance "hard rubber" suspension bushings
cat, AC and airpump system delete
US bumper extensions removed
front corner lights shaved
non-stock engine parts colors
Birdman fuse panel
sheepskin seatcovers

Thats about it. Looks stock but handles and goes just a bit better.

engine-out major details here: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=286145

 

I did that, too!

 

Somehow I think you'v done more than JUST aluminum pedals

 

Dr. Tom, glad you snagged that Saratoga top. I saw it on the Ebay was scared to bid as it looked cracked in the mounting spots. Do the cracks effect the top at all? I have a line on one that is in similar shape. But still nervous about its integrity.

I keep my 308 bone stock. That way I avoid criticism. Does the add on parts effect the cars "points" if you go to a show and are judged?

 

Here is the long list of mods done to my 1979 308 GTS
Daytona piston
Daytona clutch
Metal break, gas and clutch pedals
Tube header and exhaust - Prototype
328 radiator
328 oil sump
MSD Ignition
Larger jets
K&N air filter
Roger Claus racing suspension
16 inches Speedline centerlock style wheels
Tires: 225 front and 245 rear
Boxer trim
Oval shape euro side mirrors
AC compress removed
13 inched momo steering wheels
Interior redone - tobacco color
Prancing horse on front grille
Ferrari shields
Custom-made video camera mount
Windshield wipers removed
5-point seat belts
Fire extinguisher
shooting out frame from tail pipes @ race track when set at performance mode
Very additive driving experience, can't be any better for a 308 except michelotto.
Too much to list. All original parts including tires in boxes. Love at first sight many years ago, a keeper, next to my 89 328 GTB in my garage.

3 minutes 51 seconds, record (fastest) of it class (308/Modial/328) at FCA Virginia City Hillclimb.
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Twins!!!!!!!!!
Also I have pushed in bumpers.
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+1. Love that rear spoiler !

 

Oh yeah, forgot about...

- gas struts to replace single rod support on engine cover
- gas strut to replace locking ball on front hood

 

If any of you want a lightweight harness bar that inserts into the stock seat belt locations so you that you can put 4 point harnesses, I have one that I can sell. It was custom fabbed by a race shop and hte workmanship is insanely good. I no longer have a 3x8 so can't use it.

 

How much are you asking?

Henry
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Mike, Where is that paddle shift kit?

 

I have the original knob but they're small and I have a large hand. When I bought the car the previous owner had a wooden knob on the car. I took that knob and had it covered in black leather. It feels great in my hand.

 

Robert, My Idea of the paddle shift is actually for your car. I don't think I'll be doing that, at least not yet

 

All documented with 400+ photos at my website: http://www.ferrari308gtsi.com/

308 (Noteworthy) Modification Work Done To Date
Summer 2003 to July 2012

Engine and Drivetrain

“Modern” Round Tooth Cam Belt Kit (w/ Adjustable Aluminum Cam Pulleys and Hill Engineering Tensioners)
Pair of new Digiplex MED 802A “Euro” ECU ignition modules, replacing USA-spec “smog” MED 801A’s
Enlarged Throttle Body from OEM 66 mm to 71 mm
Removed thermal cladding from headers and Jet-Hot coated them
Stebro muffler system
Solid aluminum intake plenum tube from air cleaner, replacing OEM rubber corrugated one
Rebuilt water pump w/ new bearings and seals
Custom-made lightweight aluminum water pump pulley
Recored radiator
Rebuilt pair of motors for front cooling electric fans (new brushes, lubed bearings)
New “cooler” front radiator cooling fan sensor switch
Adjusted valve clearance with new shims, as was required
New eight (8) pcs. Bosch brass fuel injectors, individually flow tested and selected to ensure a matched set
Goodridge 600-03 larger diameter CIS fuel lines, fuel distributor to each injector
Removal of goofy USA fast-idle-when-cold mechanism
New Accel brand ignition wires with new OEM extenders
Rebuilt Neoprene in OEM Crankshaft Damper
All new neoprene coolant hoses and fuel lines throughout entire car w/ new fuel filters


Brakes, Wheels and Tires

Hi-Spec “Big Brake” 4-piston caliper system on front w/ larger rotors
Stainless Steel brake lines, front and rear, body to calipers with new DOT-5 silicone fluid
16” wheels and tires: “KN Alloys” QV style reproductions with Michelin Sport tires (replaced OEM 14” Set)


Interior

VDO secondary gauge conversion (water and oil temperature, oil pressure, fuel level) replacing Veglia units
Replacement of OEM Veglia console clock with VDO voltmeter
180 mph speedometer and elimination of kph markings / matching red needles on speedo and tach
Silver instrument fascia from earlier carb model
New tan leather seat, headrest, and top of door panel leather, replacing OEM black leather
New crème colored leather on back window ledge and inside of targa top, replacing OEM fabric
Momo Prototipo –or- Nardi silver steering wheels with 1-1/4” thick hub spacer to bring closer to driver
Power window “accelerators” in both doors (creates a direct ground path)


Bodywork

Front “Euro” larger spoiler lower valence
Replace USA large front bumper (41 pounds weight) with “Euro” version (5 pounds weight)
“Euro” front grille (larger than OEM USA spec, better fits the Euro bumper) with Prancing Horse emblem centered
Respray of front of car and driver’s door to remove misc. minor stone chips and nicks
Euro style clear / amber front turn signal lenses, replacing USA-spec all amber lenses
New “Ferrari” logo door brushed aluminum sill cover plates
“GTB”-style non-louvered rear quarter window covers
New pneumatic lift struts for engine deck lid


Miscellaneous

LED exterior light conversion, front and rear, replacing all incandescent lamps except headlights
New fuse blocks with glass fuses, replacing OEM exposed element fuses
Halogen headlights with integral “city lights” to replace conventional sealed beam units
Front side marker lights rewired to flash with turn signal lights
Euro compact “space saver” spare tire and wheel
Fiamm 3-tone pneumatic horns

 

You need some Euro/early cams.

 

P.s. Must make yur 328 seem like a mush wagon by comparison.

 

I wish Lou would chime in here as he has a nice Euro QV with a Supercharge kit that puts out 350 BHP.

 

The two are very different cars for sure. I have to admit the I prefer the 308 for a 2-hour back road or track, pure sensation. My bone-stock 328 is best for long distance touring such as Fogrally or car shows, as there are less than forty 88.5 and 89 328 GTB in the country. They have the improved suspension/handling, best of the 308/328 series. That's why I still keep both: GTS vs. GTB, 308 vs 328, Carb vs Injection, stock vs mod and all the debates....