As requested, some info about my 348.
Purchased it in 2005. It's a Ferrari 348 GTB. One of only 14 GTB's imported into the UK and the only black one. The GTB's had some suspension modifications and 20bhp more than the earlier TS/TB models.
If you believe that Ferrari's should not be modified and should remain as they left the factory, then please do not read on as you will get angry/annoyed/upset.
The 348 started out standard, but I got the modding bug and over the last few years have made a few changes. These include....
Currently, myself and Raj from Adesso Performance are taking apart and rebuilding a Le Mans race engine. It's one of 6 engines that were raced at Le Mans in 1993/1994 in privateer 348's. The engines themselves were specially made by Ferrari. It is actually a 355 block with 348 heads. Teh Privateer company stripped out the internals and replaced it with race parts. The engine specification is:
Ted Wenz crank,
Cosworth Spec Pistons, Cams and Valve Springs.
Large valves.
Individual throttle butterflies.
Titanium rods.
Ported and polished heads.
Freshly rebuilt, no miles.
480bhp and revs to 9400rpm.
We are replacing the ignition system with a modern direct system and the ECU is a Motec M800. Most components we are using are race engineered. We will also be using the traction control system on the Motec as well. Rev limiter will be reduced to 8,500 to ensure longevity of the engine so we may lose a few bhp. I'll be happy with anything over 450bhp. We'll have various ECU maps that I can change with a click of a button. Race (scary), Flames out back (for posing), Fast road etc
We will also be making a custom airbox for the engine. It currently has Carbon trumpets, but for the road we need filters. The bottom part of the carbon airbox will be the original airbox that was used on the Le Mans race car. The top part will be a carbon airbox part that was originally on Schumachers 1997 F1 race car that he drove in 3 races. I managed to buy it from the States from a well known collector. He originally sold the F1 engine ten years ago and the buyer didn't want the carbon box.
That just leaves the suspension system. For that I've got a Quantum racing adjustable suspension system. A friend of mine is the only other 348 owner who has it in the UK and he raves about it, so it's a proven item. It weights a lot less than the standard suspension system.
Should have the car all ready in the next couple of months, barring any unforeseen problems arising. The car will effectively be a road going race car. No idea if it will be drivable or even work, but if it does... it'll be awesome!!! Well... I hope so anyway.
A few pics.
Purchased it in 2005. It's a Ferrari 348 GTB. One of only 14 GTB's imported into the UK and the only black one. The GTB's had some suspension modifications and 20bhp more than the earlier TS/TB models.
If you believe that Ferrari's should not be modified and should remain as they left the factory, then please do not read on as you will get angry/annoyed/upset.
The 348 started out standard, but I got the modding bug and over the last few years have made a few changes. These include....
- Installed Ferrari 360 Carbon race seats
- Scroth racing harnesses
- 360 Challenge steering wheel
- Carbon interior
- Ferrari 355 wheels with 15mm front/25mm rear spacers
- Hill engineering spacers
- Front splitter
- Carbon heat shields
- Tubi sports exhaust system
- Hyperflow sports cats
- Silicon hoses for water
- Used to have a 430 Scuderia stripe
- Changed the colour from metallic black to plain gloss black
- Changed indicator lenses from orange to clear
- Replaced headlights with HID lights
- Replaced the plastic bonnet vent for a 355 metal vent
- AP Racing 6 pot calliper brake discs at the front
- Had the wheel arches rolled
- Replaced the 348 GTB badge with a 348 Challenge badge (Ferrari purists hated that!!!)
Currently, myself and Raj from Adesso Performance are taking apart and rebuilding a Le Mans race engine. It's one of 6 engines that were raced at Le Mans in 1993/1994 in privateer 348's. The engines themselves were specially made by Ferrari. It is actually a 355 block with 348 heads. Teh Privateer company stripped out the internals and replaced it with race parts. The engine specification is:
Ted Wenz crank,
Cosworth Spec Pistons, Cams and Valve Springs.
Large valves.
Individual throttle butterflies.
Titanium rods.
Ported and polished heads.
Freshly rebuilt, no miles.
480bhp and revs to 9400rpm.
We are replacing the ignition system with a modern direct system and the ECU is a Motec M800. Most components we are using are race engineered. We will also be using the traction control system on the Motec as well. Rev limiter will be reduced to 8,500 to ensure longevity of the engine so we may lose a few bhp. I'll be happy with anything over 450bhp. We'll have various ECU maps that I can change with a click of a button. Race (scary), Flames out back (for posing), Fast road etc
We will also be making a custom airbox for the engine. It currently has Carbon trumpets, but for the road we need filters. The bottom part of the carbon airbox will be the original airbox that was used on the Le Mans race car. The top part will be a carbon airbox part that was originally on Schumachers 1997 F1 race car that he drove in 3 races. I managed to buy it from the States from a well known collector. He originally sold the F1 engine ten years ago and the buyer didn't want the carbon box.
That just leaves the suspension system. For that I've got a Quantum racing adjustable suspension system. A friend of mine is the only other 348 owner who has it in the UK and he raves about it, so it's a proven item. It weights a lot less than the standard suspension system.
Should have the car all ready in the next couple of months, barring any unforeseen problems arising. The car will effectively be a road going race car. No idea if it will be drivable or even work, but if it does... it'll be awesome!!! Well... I hope so anyway.
A few pics.
