Well, not really a question per se, but I'd like opinions.
I've already stated that I'm building a 250 GTO replica and will be spending quite a large amount of time on it.
But, time is what I'm rich in...money, not so much. Well, not vintage Ferrari money anyway. Which is sad as those are the models that speak to me the most. But, I want my project to be the best that I can possibly make it, yet not be so unattainable that I'd be spending a small fortune and taking years longer than would be necessary to actually complete and enjoy the project.
But, my request for opinions would be this...but please keep in mind that this is not a restoration of a vintage Ferrari. It is a replica of a vintage Ferrari using modern components and techniques....
I know the '74 308/328's were the first Ferrari V8's, and carburated, although fuel injection was added in 1980.
While, I'd love to find a vintage Ferrari V8, I don't know if it would be feasible. I've found V12's for sale, but not complete, and they run in the $30-50,000 range for just the long block, not including any of the electronics, harnesses, or induction equipment. So, for my project, a V12 is going to be out of the question.
A V8 is what I'd like to use. So far, I can build a completely custom 500-600hp Chevrolet V8 with a custom Ferrari/Weber style induction for a fraction of the cost of what a new Ferrari V8 long block would be.
...and I REALLY want to have a Ferrari heart in the Ferrari body.
So, where would I even begin to look for a vintage V8? I can fabricate SOME of the necessary components like the intake manifold and headers.
Are there engine blueprints available anywhere? I think that even if I couldn't find a decent Ferrari engine, I could custom fabricate one (or at least something similar) if I had all the specs.
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to replies!
I've already stated that I'm building a 250 GTO replica and will be spending quite a large amount of time on it.
But, time is what I'm rich in...money, not so much. Well, not vintage Ferrari money anyway. Which is sad as those are the models that speak to me the most. But, I want my project to be the best that I can possibly make it, yet not be so unattainable that I'd be spending a small fortune and taking years longer than would be necessary to actually complete and enjoy the project.
But, my request for opinions would be this...but please keep in mind that this is not a restoration of a vintage Ferrari. It is a replica of a vintage Ferrari using modern components and techniques....
I know the '74 308/328's were the first Ferrari V8's, and carburated, although fuel injection was added in 1980.
While, I'd love to find a vintage Ferrari V8, I don't know if it would be feasible. I've found V12's for sale, but not complete, and they run in the $30-50,000 range for just the long block, not including any of the electronics, harnesses, or induction equipment. So, for my project, a V12 is going to be out of the question.
A V8 is what I'd like to use. So far, I can build a completely custom 500-600hp Chevrolet V8 with a custom Ferrari/Weber style induction for a fraction of the cost of what a new Ferrari V8 long block would be.
...and I REALLY want to have a Ferrari heart in the Ferrari body.
So, where would I even begin to look for a vintage V8? I can fabricate SOME of the necessary components like the intake manifold and headers.
Are there engine blueprints available anywhere? I think that even if I couldn't find a decent Ferrari engine, I could custom fabricate one (or at least something similar) if I had all the specs.
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to replies!