If you do end up re-engineering half the car to make it do things like have a less crazy valve design, Flyin BiTurbo doesn't have the same ring to it.
Maybe Fasterati?
If you do end up re-engineering half the car to make it do things like have a less crazy valve design, Flyin BiTurbo doesn't have the same ring to it.
Maybe Fasterati?
those stupid italian cam pucks....
Hot damn I want that car. Thankfully it is about on the complete opposite end of the US from me.
But yes you should buy this.
ssswitch wrote: If you do end up re-engineering half the car to make it do things like have a less crazy valve design, Flyin BiTurbo doesn't have the same ring to it. Maybe Fasterati?
No.
Any company that fixes Maseratis needs to be called OneEightyFive.
Woody wrote:ssswitch wrote: If you do end up re-engineering half the car to make it do things like have a less crazy valve design, Flyin BiTurbo doesn't have the same ring to it. Maybe Fasterati?No. Any company that fixes Maseratis needs to be called *OneEightyFive*.
You win one internet.
Devilsolsi wrote:TED_fiestaHP wrote: I have one of those, what could go wrong.... Lots of things, not just because it is a Maserati, but they are getting older, so every electrical connection and every relay is now questionable.To be fair, every electrical connection and relay was questionable when it was new. I am not sure a Bi-Turbo being all original is a selling point..
True they were not perfect when new, and the last 30 years didn't help. They typically are very low mileage, well just how many miles can you put on a Masserati? There could be a reason why they are low mileage....
The only time mine quit running, I made a left turn, the turn signal fuse failed and the ignition shut off. Seems that fuse is one of the many things the ignition system needs. There are some fail safe controls to shut off the ignition if there is over boost or knock, uses a few relays and other stuff. So there are many ways the ignition can quit.
I would say the early cars with the carb are simpler, but not to sure about that. The injection system might be similar to many others, don't know.
Most parts are available, and when working they can be a fun car.
http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri00a.htm
What could go wrong.....
mndsm wrote:Woody wrote:You win one internet.ssswitch wrote: If you do end up re-engineering half the car to make it do things like have a less crazy valve design, Flyin BiTurbo doesn't have the same ring to it. Maybe Fasterati?No. Any company that fixes Maseratis needs to be called *OneEightyFive*.
I had considered for a Challenge car, register as number 185 and then also have a bumper sticker that says, "my other car is a limo"
Buy it. Swap in a Corsica or Taurus drive line. Never tell anyone or open the hood in public. Just drive it around and troll every car guy that sees you. When people approach and ask how you keep it running be all like "I don't know, I'm not really a car guy. I just drive it. Its been pretty good, I've has it like 15 years now, no real issues."
Hey, wait a minute! Wasn't there just an SHO parts car listed in the $20XX classifieds? I wonder how the Yamaha engine would play with a pair of magic snails?
I'll just leave this here
TED_fiestaHP wrote: To make it more fun, you need a special tool, to ensure each pair of intake valves are equal height, since they use one lifter. 3 valves 2 lifters...
Swapping in a 13b REW would certainly make the valve adjustment process easier!
I have a Maserati biturbo valve cover, it's really reliable. Probably the most reliable part on the car.
I notice that Keith hasn't posted since starting this...
kb58 wrote: I notice that Keith hasn't posted since starting this...
Wait, were we trying to convince him to not buy it, or encouraging him? It's so hard to tell around here.
I need to know if we were successful or if it's too late, and also what "successful" and "too late" mean in this instance.
So it sounds like a bi-turbo is great as long you are willing to replace the engine and electrical system with something else. 
I mostly posted it due to the entertainment value of the ad, I wasn't really planning on buying it. But you guys were having so much fun. Besides, I think the standing FMV of $0 and requiring all BiTurbos to have two turbos is an excellent proposal.
This car's gone - but there are three Chrysler TCs for sale in Denver right now on CL. Eww.
gearheadmb wrote: Buy it. Swap in a Corsica or Taurus drive line. Never tell anyone or open the hood in public. Just drive it around and troll every car guy that sees you. When people approach and ask how you keep it running be all like "I don't know, I'm not really a car guy. I just drive it. Its been pretty good, I've has it like 15 years now, no real issues."
Ahahaha this is an excellent idea!
Type Q wrote: So it sounds like a bi-turbo is great as long you are willing to replace the engine and electrical system with something else.
Problem is, everything I have heard suggests that even the chassis sucks...
Did you buy it yet?
What's funny, is that you posted it on my birthday.
I have a set wheels for it - OZ Vegas - 14x7 - they are perfect on it.
The engine is really great - the only two problems with it are timing belts and those god damned valves. Seriously, the 2 intake valves run on the sides of one bucket - making shimming them a berkeleying nightmare.
The engine sounds great and pulls harder than you'd think (well - my wastegates didn't gate, so it was super fun)
The transmission is perfectly OK.
They are nose heavy, moving battery to the trunk will help - but with the fuel tank back there and the spare under the trunk, there isn't much trunk space to begin with.
Buy it. You'll love it until it hates you.
Damnit. I just saw it was gone and you only posted to get a rise out of us.
Sadness.
Cotton wrote:gearheadmb wrote: Buy it. Swap in a Corsica or Taurus drive line. Never tell anyone or open the hood in public. Just drive it around and troll every car guy that sees you. When people approach and ask how you keep it running be all like "I don't know, I'm not really a car guy. I just drive it. Its been pretty good, I've has it like 15 years now, no real issues."Ahahaha this is an excellent idea!
Along these lines, I dream of borrowing a Delorean for an extended period of time, and with every BTTF reference thrown my way, pretend to have never seen or heard of the movie.
m4ff3w wrote: Seriously, the 2 intake valves run on the sides of one bucket - making shimming them a berkeleying nightmare.
I just screamed in horror reading that, just wanted to get that out.
Disappointed at lack of Keith's bi turbo build thread...
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