Need Ferrari specialists - GTO & 308, same engine ?

[rallymaster]

Hello all,

I am not a fan of Ferrari (for a rallye fan, normal thing I guess), but I really would please to enter the contest.

What I plan is to enter of course with a rally car, a 308 GTB Gr.4, but for more fun than building a Racing43 big model, I plan to build it with engine, starting from Revell 308 GTB kit.

My question is: this Revell kit has no engine but the GTO (which is for me like a 308 evo for homologation in GR. B) has an engine; can I use it ? do this 2 cars use te same engine block...?

And another thing I am wondering, do you think it's possible to use chassis and engine of the GTO in the 308 GTB kit ? (assembly pins matching, etc...)

I already know I will have to replace the wheels, which can be find at Racing43 or u=in any Stratos kit and probably get a decal sheet, except if I choose to build a street Gr.4 car, because available versions aren't my favorites ones...

For the rest and my questions any answers, informations or advices will be very appreciated.

thanks by advance.

Phil

[evo8owner]

The 288 GTO Engine Is Mounted Longitudinally(Front-Rear)
While The 308GTB Is Transverse Mounted(Side To Side)
And The Wheelbase Is Longer On The GTO
Left:288 GTO Below 308 GTS

[MPWR]

Both engines are V8s, but that's about all they have in common.

The 308 engine is similar to the engine in the 328, and the Hasegawa kit has a nicely done engine.

The 288 GTO engine is very similar to the engine in the F40.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Hasegawa's Ferrari 328 would be a better candidate; it's full detail and has a transverse V8 and the same basic chassis as the 308 as it's a later model offshoot of the 308. You'll still have a lot of work to do, but that's a far better start than a GTO.

[rallymaster]

Ok thank you all. I think that finding a 328 from Hasegawa wouldn't be easy, but if I want to go on with this project it's a far better solution...

Thank you again for your answers.

Phil

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

The 328 was just reissued and HLJ has them in stock. Don't delay, it's spot production, but they're out there now.

[MrFerrari]

I think 288 GTO has a DOHC V8 TT. 308 has SOHC V8.

The Old revall Magnum PI 308GTS kit has full engine. I built one before. Not bad for a 70's kit.

My 288GTO and 308: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ht=Ferrari+308

[rallymaster]

Hello,

thanks all for your answers.

I am very interested in the magnum 308 kit, as I really loved this serie when I was younger (and I still love it ).

I am trying to win one on Ebay, Maybe I will use the engine in another 308, but I carefully look at the model and the revell kit is really poor...

I don't really want to make a lot of work for a random result...

To enter the ferrary contest, I fianlly chose a more original (carzy!) idea, a fantasy car...
not less random result (as I still don't know if I would be able to build what I intend to) than a 308 GR.4 but a better idea with an inexpected model for the contest I think...

So... to be continued !

Phil