That's right, the guys at Blackbird Fabworx are putting a Ferrari 360 Modena V8 in their shop car. Interesting.
That's right, the guys at Blackbird Fabworx are putting a Ferrari 360 Modena V8 in their shop car. Interesting.
In reply to NickD:
I didn't see that one coming.
That could make some interesting sounds.
Apparently Ferrari V8 swaps are the thing to do now, because Ryan Tuerck built the GT4586, a Toyota GT86 with a 458 Italia engine.
More than you can afford, pal!
And people give Keith a hard time about Habu prices! Can't wait to see how this turns out.
Name one thing this will do that an LSx wont do better?
In reply to NOHOME:
Obstruct your line of sight? 
Be less tempermental?
NOHOME wrote: Name one thing this will do that an LSx wont do better?
The sound.
NOHOME wrote: Name one thing this will do that an LSx wont do better?
Make angels question the definition of beautiful sounds.
Not sure how likely I am to find a Ferrari engine in my local pick-n-pull...
1988RedT2 wrote: Not sure how likely I am to find a Ferrari engine in my local pick-n-pull...
And yet now I have a new thing to search for on CL "auto-parts".
In reply to APEowner:
I actually think I prefer the sound of an LS with long tubes to a Ferrari V8.
1988RedT2 wrote: Not sure how likely I am to find a Ferrari engine in my local pick-n-pull...
They're usually in the Lotus side of the yard.
Nice numbers, but Meh... I am too lazy to go to 9000 rpm looking for power.The LS starter motor has more torque at 3500 rpm than the Ferrari engine.
Engine. The 458 is powered by a 4,499 cc (274.5 cu in) V8 engine of the "Ferrari/Maserati" F136 engine family, producing 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp) at 9,000 rpm (redline) and 540 N. m (398 lb. ft) at 6,000 rpm with 80% torque available at 3,250 rpm.
It's also getting a 6 spd, sequential box behind it as well.
NOHOME wrote: Name one thing this will do that an LSx wont do better?
The problem I see here is you are trying to apply logic to a hobby that is, at it's core, illogical. If we only did the logical thing, we wouldn't do it at all. Or at the very least, everyone would come to the same basic conclusion. Sometimes you just have to do something because it makes you laugh, or it makes you smile, or you think its cool.
NOHOME wrote: Name one thing this will do that an LSx wont do better?
Sound like a Ferrari?
Chadeux wrote: I actually think I prefer the sound of an LS with long tubes to a Ferrari V8.
Same here, especially the newer Ferraris. While the 458 Italia is an awesome machine to drive, the engine sound did nothing for me, unlike classic Ferraris. An uncorked LS is another story though.
Duke wrote:NOHOME wrote: Name one thing this will do that an LSx wont do better?Sound like a Ferrari?
They're a bitch to package but 180* headers will solve that if you really want. Personally I think a hot LSx with a regular exhaust setup sounds great.
I like the idea. I wouldn't spend my money doing it, but I'm glad someone is.
I'm not sure I'd put one in a Miata, but I'd love to have a Ferrari motor and the resources to play with it.
What $ do old Cosworths run?
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