308 CIS to TWM Throttle Bodies Conversion & Engine Rebuild

Pizzaman · 08-22-2010, 09:48 AM

The only good thing about waiting for the block to get done is buying all the "other" cool stuff that goes with it.

"Customizations to bespoke automobiles to the owner's taste is a longstanding Ferrari tradition among genuine enthusiasts. Perhaps not collectors, but certainly the motorsports enthusiasts whom the cars were to be meant for. The classical Ferrari client didn't look to resale vale, rather the passion, mechanical beauty and enthusiasm that the little cars from the small Italian hamlet were endowed by their creator." -Russ Turner

bretm · 08-22-2010, 03:41 PM

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The only good thing about waiting for the block to get done is buying all the "other" cool stuff that goes with it.

Those certainly qualify as cool. There's a lot of long weekends ahead, but it'll be worth it.

What's being done to the block? Cleaning up the decks?

Pizzaman · 08-22-2010, 05:44 PM

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Those certainly qualify as cool. There's a lot of long weekends ahead, but it'll be worth it.

What's being done to the block? Cleaning up the decks?

I was pulling the motor to do the gearbox, 2nd syncro and a few gears needed replacement, and decided "hey, while it's out lets bump up the compresion"

That was 3 years ago.

So the gearbox got rebuilt, the heads got rebuilt (new SS valves etc) and now waiting for the block to get completed. She's got new liners, new rod bolts and hopefully next week new Wiesco pistons.

He's had it since November 09

mk e · 08-22-2010, 05:51 PM

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That was 3 years ago.

.........

He's had it since November 09

I didn't realize we were on the same schedule......my how 3 years flies by

Pizzaman · 08-22-2010, 06:02 PM

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I didn't realize we were on the same schedule......my how 3 years flies by

My machine shop guy must be related to Joe the cam guy.

Pizzaman · 08-26-2010, 11:16 AM

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My machine shop guy must be related to Joe the cam guy.

C'mon Mark, that was a good one.

mk e · 08-26-2010, 06:33 PM

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C'mon Mark, that was a good one.

It was good, I just missed it.

ferraripilot · 08-27-2010, 07:07 AM

You are definitely riding high on the cool gear pony. I love those cam gears!

Pizzaman · 08-27-2010, 10:36 AM

Thanks

I would really love not to put the cam covers on.

But as we all know, strange and unwanted debris will find a way to spoil our day. (hey, I made a rhyme)

Pizzaman · 08-30-2010, 07:04 PM

As some of you know, i'm on stand by with the block.

I called the machine shop to find out if my new pistons showed up (it's been 4 weeks since he sent one out for measurement) but to my surprise, nothings in yet.

So to keep myself entertain, i sent out a picture of the throttle bodies to a friend to do a little photoshop for me. I was thinking of coloring the trumpets. This is what i got back.

What do you guys think?

"Customizations to bespoke automobiles to the owner's taste is a longstanding Ferrari tradition among genuine enthusiasts. Perhaps not collectors, but certainly the motorsports enthusiasts whom the cars were to be meant for. The classical Ferrari client didn't look to resale vale, rather the passion, mechanical beauty and enthusiasm that the little cars from the small Italian hamlet were endowed by their creator." -Russ Turner

bretm · 08-30-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pizzaman

As some of you know, i'm on stand by with the block.
I called the machine shop to find out if my new pistons showed up (it's been 4 weeks since he sent one out for measurement) but to my surprise, nothings in yet.
So to keep myself entertain, i sent out a picture of the throttle bodies to a friend to do a little photoshop for me. I was thinking of coloring the trumpets. This is what i got back.
What do you guys think?

What are you doing for an airbox? Wont they be covered?

Pizzaman · 08-30-2010, 07:25 PM

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What are you doing for an airbox? Wont they be covered?

I was thinking of getting these.

bretm · 08-30-2010, 07:52 PM

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I was thinking of getting these.

That's pretty sweet. Most of the guys tend to look down on screens for a street car, but if you don't drive it that often - which most 308 owners don't - I think you can run them for quite awhile before the dust starts to take its toll. That said, it might not be the worst idea to check if there are any cool covers that incorporate some sort of filter.

So, I'm a sucker for bronzish gold and red as a combo... reminds me of the wheels on Ferrari's 70s racers.

My fiancee is keen to remind me that I have horrible taste though in this regard whenever we see a 308 online with those superformance replica 16"s with that combo, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

Pizzaman · 08-30-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bretm

That's pretty sweet. Most of the guys tend to look down on screens for a street car, but if you don't drive it that often - which most 308 owners don't - I think you can run them for quite awhile before the dust starts to take its toll. That said, it might not be the worst idea to check if there are any cool covers that incorporate some sort of filter.

So, I'm a sucker for bronzish gold and red as a combo... reminds me of the wheels on Ferrari's 70s racers.

My fiancee is keen to remind me that I have horrible taste though in this regard whenever we see a 308 online with those superformance replica 16"s with that combo, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

Believe me, i don't have the best taste either. You should see my home. LOL!

Some times you need a womens touch.

Pizzaman · 08-30-2010, 08:09 PM

Oh, here's my modified rear bonnet to go with those filters.

bretm · 08-31-2010, 03:08 PM

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Oh, here's my modified rear bonnet to go with those filters.

I'll probably have to copy it after I realize that my 1" spacers and inverted TPS (with the plug pointing upwards) don't fit under the bonnet.

a1exander · 09-02-2010, 05:38 PM

Staying with the trumpets in their natural colour looks more in sync then changing to bronzes yellows or reds for that matter.

The ally has a nice clean look to it and would be set of nicely if fitted with a set of black foam air filters.

The above ofcourse is my opinion and given that I am not a colour co ordinator -interior decorator- artist may be worth flochinochinihilipilification.

Pizzaman · 09-05-2010, 03:47 PM

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You should see my home. LOL!

What can i say. It's a bachelor pad.

ferraripilot · 09-07-2010, 05:37 AM

Great conversation pieces all over your place huh. Great place for a sausage fest party! haha jk

bretm · 09-07-2010, 02:52 PM

If my basement looked like that, I'd take part in epic levels of non-productivity. The 308 would never run again.

08-22-2010, 09:48 AM	#21
Pizzaman Owner Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NH Ferrari Life Posts: 706 Name: Chris	The only good thing about waiting for the block to get done is buying all the "other" cool stuff that goes with it. "Customizations to bespoke automobiles to the owner's taste is a longstanding Ferrari tradition among genuine enthusiasts. Perhaps not collectors, but certainly the motorsports enthusiasts whom the cars were to be meant for. The classical Ferrari client didn't look to resale vale, rather the passion, mechanical beauty and enthusiasm that the little cars from the small Italian hamlet were endowed by their creator." -Russ Turner Attached Images

08-30-2010, 07:04 PM	#30
Pizzaman Owner Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NH Ferrari Life Posts: 706 Name: Chris	As some of you know, i'm on stand by with the block. I called the machine shop to find out if my new pistons showed up (it's been 4 weeks since he sent one out for measurement) but to my surprise, nothings in yet. So to keep myself entertain, i sent out a picture of the throttle bodies to a friend to do a little photoshop for me. I was thinking of coloring the trumpets. This is what i got back. What do you guys think? "Customizations to bespoke automobiles to the owner's taste is a longstanding Ferrari tradition among genuine enthusiasts. Perhaps not collectors, but certainly the motorsports enthusiasts whom the cars were to be meant for. The classical Ferrari client didn't look to resale vale, rather the passion, mechanical beauty and enthusiasm that the little cars from the small Italian hamlet were endowed by their creator." -Russ Turner Attached Images

08-30-2010, 08:09 PM	#35
Pizzaman Owner Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NH Ferrari Life Posts: 706 Name: Chris	Oh, here's my modified rear bonnet to go with those filters. Attached Images

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08-27-2010, 07:07 AM	#28
ferraripilot Owner Join Date: Jun 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 340	You are definitely riding high on the cool gear pony. I love those cam gears!

08-27-2010, 10:36 AM	#29
Pizzaman Owner Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NH Ferrari Life Posts: 706 Name: Chris	Thanks I would really love not to put the cam covers on. But as we all know, strange and unwanted debris will find a way to spoil our day. (hey, I made a rhyme)

09-02-2010, 05:38 PM	#37
a1exander Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Johannesburg RSA Ferrari Life Posts: 768 Name: Peter	Staying with the trumpets in their natural colour looks more in sync then changing to bronzes yellows or reds for that matter. The ally has a nice clean look to it and would be set of nicely if fitted with a set of black foam air filters. The above ofcourse is my opinion and given that I am not a colour co ordinator -interior decorator- artist may be worth flochinochinihilipilification.

09-07-2010, 05:37 AM	#39
ferraripilot Owner Join Date: Jun 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 340	Great conversation pieces all over your place huh. Great place for a sausage fest party! haha jk

09-07-2010, 02:52 PM	#40
bretm Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Ferrari Life Posts: 1,258 Name: Bret	If my basement looked like that, I'd take part in epic levels of non-productivity. The 308 would never run again.