What the Tech? In this episode, we dive deep into a 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB engine. This one is broken and out for repair so we get to check out carnage and all the cool technology of1970’s Ferrari. This engine was oddly overbuilt and had a very low horsepower output but the retro features and creative ingenuity definitely make up for it. Enjoy this show!
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What is the ferarri where the chevy 4.3L v6 was used as a replacement?
Why on EARTH would you need to change timing belts every 15,000 miles? Are they sub-standard?
Cam belt in car 4 hours this job 25 hours
The head studs and graphite head gasket tells you that they had REAL plans for that engine design… which they did. They used that basic engine to not only power the 288 GTO but also the later F40. The two early supercars were twin turbocharged of course and intercooled which is what gave them the serious power. And the 288 and F40 both utilized a different drivetrain configuration… but nevertheless, the basic bones of the engine was the same. So now you know, you can safely BOOST a 308 and have a seriously beefy wolf in dobermans clothing. Or go do what STANCEWORKS did and just change EVERYTHING and stick a K24 boosted honda engine in… or even quirkier, a 3 rotor with a giant single turbo… lmfao… im getting off topic so I digress. Aside from these 308s growing in cost, they are still an easy and affordable way to have tons of fun and nobody would bat an eye at you when you change everything to suit your own tastes.
Engine out for replacing timing belt is necessary for the 348 and 355. Ferrari charges 40 hours for komplete service. 308/328 belt service is very easy possible without engine out, just move out the right real wheel.
308 Timing belts are not an engine out job and are quite easy to change.
I guess if you get it you got to do some of that stuff yourself.
Ar least be able to pull the motor and put it on a skid for the mechanic.
What BS, 308 timing belt is not engine out. You do it in the car, 2 hours, tops 3 hours labour. I speak from personal experince with my 308GT4 (same engine except mine was a Euro car so 255hp)
Two timing belts is good idea for V engine. We got 16 valves, one of belts is broken and we have only one bent valve. Compare with 1.8 , 20 valves , 4 cylinders WV turbo motor. I had broken timing belt and 12 valves was bent.
You dont have to remove the engine for belts or clutch. On mine and my fathers Ferraris it’s simple. Get in threw the wheel wells. It’s a waste of time and a money grab by dealers to remove the engine
Love the 308 GTS
LOVE this type of video! Here are the inner workings of a vehicle that was fantasy material when I was much younger.
08:32 The European engine spec was 255 hp and redline was 7700 rpm so the dual valve springs were probably a good choice. The Group4/Group B 308GTB rally cars were 288-330 hp and revving higher. This was all before mass adoption of 4-valve heads, ECUs and before the wide availability of synthetic engine oil.
You can use Google translate with your camera on your phone to translate live to English on that manual
What a load of rubbish, never heard so much garbage spouted about an engine/car that his guy obviously knows little about.
Timing belt service on a Ferrari 308 is NOT an engine-out process (That was said twice in the video.) Belts, tensioner bearings, waterpump, ect. all can be done through the right rear wheelwell. Substantially less effort than an engine-out service. Of course, you had a bent valve, so pulling the engine and going through everything at that point makes sense.
Wthhh i was legit just looking at these the other day! Insane!
Everything you say is nonsense
I don’t even want to go into details
If you don’t own a 308 for 17 years like I do , don’t talk about it and spread wrong facts all over the internet.
Do the world a favor and delete this video.
"Timing belt is a $6K service, because engine removal." Not even close. Certainly you'll remove the engine to deal with a bent valve… but just a standard belt change? No.
Timing belt service by a specialist dealer in the UK is around £700 – £800. No engine out. However these are 40 year-old cars and things wear out (even without use). You should check the cam timing sprockets too – the early ones were plastic and should be replaced with the metal version.
Why does Ferrari use belts and not chains on the cam?
That was really cool.
Hi Guys, what is the removed engine sitting on? How was the engine removed? Was a hoist used or did it come out from the bottom?
Timing belt replacement is NOT an engine out on a 308!