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    F40 Donor?

    Guys,
    we have 4 days to figure out if this engine will fit in a stratos engine bay.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/ferrari-f40-engine/

    Custom transverse gearbox for starters...

    The headers look incredibly wide and I'm worried the V8 may be too long.

    Is there a chance in hell? I couldnt find any F40 engine dimension specs besides power ratings and such.

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    Re: F40 Donor?

    Some 348 Ferrari's had a transverse box but with a few mods to a lb rear cross member, all would be well. Unlikely to fit a hawk chassis without major work. I'd say go ahead and buy it.

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    Re: F40 Donor?

    Plans would be for a lister bell.

    i wonder if Craig would be willing to do some custom engine mounts...

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    Re: F40 Donor?

    It needs to go north/south.
    So LWB LB:
    https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/show...-France/page11
    Last edited by ProtoTipo; 28-06-2018 at 15:07. Reason: link

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    Re: F40 Donor?

    [QUOTE=MooglyMoog;41257]Plans would be for a lister bell.

    I'd suggest a rework of the rear cradle, something like a 037, hang the wishbones etc off the engine and box. Run the driveshafts at a forward angle. All doable depending on Craig being a bit flexible. The lwb chassis would be sensible.
    Last edited by strat24v; 28-06-2018 at 15:13.

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    Transverse 308 engine fits the Hawk, of course and original Lancia.
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    Re: F40 Donor?

    I cant find much info on an ECU or harness for an F40 which this engine would be missing.

    does anyone on this forum have a high confidence that an aftermarket option would work or that an f40 ecu could be found at a reasonable (for ferrari) price?

    4 hours to go on auction.

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    Re: F40 Donor?

    Plenty of aftermarket ECU's that would run this now & probably better than the old one that was fitted to the Ferrari in the first place.
    Technology moves on, the F40 engine is quite basic by todays standards but according to the guy who mapped Neil's car "ITB & Boost = Involved" see HERE
    There are guys that will build custom motorsport harnesses to suit but it all costs $$$$
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    Re: F40 Donor?

    Quote Originally Posted by MooglyMoog View Post

    4 hours to go on auction.
    MooglyMoog - what happened - I was looking forward to seeing the engine installation/build thread on stratosec !!!
    Exciting auction though - I was watching from the sidelines

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    Re: F40 Donor?

    Yeah, my personal max was 35k. A few guys waited till the end and pushed it up to 88k (my entire budget for a stratos).

    Sadly I hear its going to be a coffee table...

    I was really hoping 037Fan was going to get it.

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