FrankenFerrari - V12 Ferrari 308

In reply to mke :

My wheels are Autostrada Modenas. I have adapters/spacers on there to make them fit.

I'm running 622 whp/750 flywheel hp based on the drivetrain losses I have seen from other stock Ferrari's I have dyno'd. It's a Frankenstein motor with parts from about seven different dead 308/308i/308QV/328/348 motors. I've got 348 heads, 11.5:1 compression, big cams, Link G4+ Storm ECU, and a Precision ball bearing 6466 turbo at 1.15 bar/16.5psi of boost. 

Here is another shot of the wheels. I added a 288 style front airdam, foglights, and grille too.

Aaron

And another , petrolicious

https://petrolicious.com/articles/this-v12-swapped-ferrari-308-is-the-ultimate-one-man-garage-build

And another

http://autotimesnews.com/news/the-owner-of-the-ferrari-308-gts-installed-the-v12-engine-from-400i-having-spent-11-years/

This is crazy!

In Lithuania and with no link back here or credit I could find 

http://www.automanas.lt/frankenferrari-projektas-kurio-autorius-praleido-11-metu-bandydamas-i-ferrari-308-gts-igrusti-v12-motora/

Pretty bad one

https://doubleapex.co.za/frankenferrari-308-gts-v12/

I love it when GRM spawns internet madness.

I also love the Ferrari madness. Well Done!

Madness it is.

Can you tell it's too cold out in the shop for me to do any actual to work....

In Greek 

https://www.drive.gr/news/tuning/pos-na ... -v12-video

This is how internet automotive fame goes. It's a fun ride. Enjoy it. 

3SDM 0.05's look similar aswell. Quite cheap also, probably not the same quality as stock Ferrari wheels but.. still kinda similar :)

https://www.3sdm.co.uk/cast-wheels/cast-005/

In reply to Cassius :

That's not bab and quite cheap...they don't have the right bolt pattern or offests or wide enough rears though :(

I see a forged 3 piece version, I'll need to request pricing

Here's the 55 rear with a new center....I need to check some dimensions but it should be close....not sure I can buy the alum for just making the center as cheap as the cast wheels though.

If you're looking for wheels have you thought of speaking to Brian or Jason at Rotiform Wheels in LA? I know they did the custom made wheels for the Mitch Buttons wide bodied 328 and making one off  sets of modern size wheels in old styles is their forte..

mke said:

Concerns about Fram filters noted and thank you for the information...but can we leave it here?

 

Here is what 308 wheels look like (internet pics)

 

Here are a couple pics of the ferrari F550 wheels I have (also internet pics)

Here is something I stumbled on...its a land rover I thing.  The shape of the rim itself looks a whole lot like the 550 rim, but the spokes are quite similar to 308 and lind of what I'd endup with if I make new hubs for the 550 wheel, but mine would be set back into the rim an inch of 2. 

Not bad and not real hard to do.....I'll need to CAD something. 

Don't know if you've found this place but its a decent free online CAD...everything is public but its free and works pretty well so....

https://cad.onshape.com/signin

 

 

I think you might be interested in Simmons wheels from Australia:

http://www.simmonswheels.com.au/wheels.php?series=simmons-b45-series

3-piece, so can be built to spec.

There's another wheel I see on Aussie cars that's similar, but with a wider spoke - much more like the 308 wheels, but I'm having trouble finding it. I thought it was Simmons, but I don't see it on their site.

Edit: that said, you making your own would be right in line with the rest of the build.... :)

You could also try contacting Image Wheels in the UK:  ImageWheels

Not the ones I was looking for, but here you go:

http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/billet-11-alloy-wheel/

Cast version: http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/f40-alloy-wheel/

Bit pricey.

RoddyMac17 said:

You could also try contacting Image Wheels in the UK:  ImageWheels

Hah! Beat me to it.

I think the HRE 505 was what I was looking for:

https://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/vintage-series/505

Edit: Holy crap, $2000 *each*.

Edit 2: apparently, this model was originally made as the Hayashi Racing Palace, bu in smaller sizes prevalent back in the day:

https://kyushashoes.com/product/hayashi-racing-palace/

In reply to RoddyMac17 :

I  like hose and they are ALMOST sort of in budget and was planning to get those....but the guy annoyed me so they're off the list.  Nice looking though.

Budget is really the driver.....anything over free is suboptimal.

Darchangel said:

I think the HRE 505 was what I was looking for:

https://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/vintage-series/505

 

Edit: Holy crap, $2000 *each*.

Exactly....lots of really nice options and custom stuff I can't even pretend to be ably afford.

The Autostrada Modena is another one that's the right style:

https://www.google.com/search?q=autostrada+modena&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjK672q0ZjgAhUIS6wKHYioBzkQ_AUIDygC&biw=1467&bih=836

A bit better at about $2K used on eBay, looks like, but still $$. I guess anything that *looks* Ferrari is priced like Ferrari...

In reply to Darchangel :

The problem with used modular wheels is there are literally hundreds if not thousands of size options....finding the right ones would be quite a trick!  My fronts are basically stock so those might be something that could be found used....not sure though as the 430 rotors move the calibers out so stock offset would probably not work....used is tough. 

Another option would be to make your own 3-piece wheels. Cut the OEM wheels down on a lathe to use as centers, drill a few holes, and bolt on aftermarket barrels.

In reply to vwfreek :

If I had OEM 308 wheel....

Here's a little refinement.  I the first version the hub was dished which probably won't work up front and needs a pretty thick chunk of billet.  This one uses a flat center and a spacer on the back to set offset..1" or 1.125" thick billet will do  and WAY easier to make. on the equipment I have.  I'll need to get real numbers for the front before doing anymore then adjust the rear to be a good cosmetic match I think.

I've been reading your thread for the last 2 days and the great pride I felt in rebuilding the carbs on my 76 GL1000 is gone now. 

I can't believe I had some advice to offer you but I do. :)
I highly recommend ceramic coating on your headers.

I had the headers on my IROC coated and the under hood heat was reduced significantly.

In reply to 86IROC :

Probably the right place to start and see how it does.