Yeah, it's time for another pointless-but-exotic-and-not-all-that-ridiculously-priced engine find... this time eBay treated me with a Maserati V8 engine... I know absolutely nothing about these engines, but according to this review the engine should produce around 390 Hp.. apparently it was co-developed by Ferrari, too..

Finding a suitable transmission will probably be your worst nightmare.. Also, I have no idea how big these engines are, or how much they weigh.. probably not very locost friendly at all.. but maybe for the middy guys

Finally, as with all pointless-but-exotic-and-not-all-that-ridiculously-priced engines I post; You have to admit saying you've got a Maserati engine sounds a hell of a lot sexier than admitting to be propelled by an ordinary Ford or Vauxhall lump..

Link to eBay listing - Curent bid is 2000 quid. Likely to skyrocket soon though.

I had a maserati 3200GT for a couple of years, that produced 370 bhp, it was fantastic!! I think, but not 100% that the gearbox was over the rear axles.

Great car, I miss it

Would probably break a locost chassis.

I think it's derived from the Ferrari 355 engine, so should come with quite a sound track!

Would go great in something like a GD T70!

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Originally posted by Hammerhead
Would probably break a locost chassis.

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i don't think it weigh's too much, i'm pretty sure it's all aluminium. The 4.2 is naturally aspirated and the 3.2 was twin turbo, which is very nice!

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Originally posted by Hammerhead
i don't think it weigh's too much, i'm pretty sure it's all aluminium. The 4.2 is naturally aspirated and the 3.2 was twin turbo, which is very nice!

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turbo = just add more boost = see ya nat asp engine!

More boost = more lag

Also: with a turbo engine, you'd have to figure out where to place the intercooler and all the piping.. not a good thing if you want to fit it in a small car.. the V8 engine is large enough as it is..

It shares the same block as the F430, comes with a dry sump system as standard, gives 390 hp in its emmision strangled state and weighs very little as its all aluminium. With individual throttle bodies and an aftermarket ecu, i reckon 450hp should be easily achievable. Only real hurdle is it has vvt which might need a bit of head scratching to get round. If anyone fancies it, make sure you get ALL the ancilliaries to make it run, as parts from eurospares are fairly eye watering.
Iv'e got one sat in the corner of my garage as a future project, along with a 997 6 speed gearbox.

Al.



Originally posted by StevieB
I think it's derived from the Ferrari 355 engine, so should come with quite a sound track!

Would go great in something like a GD T70!

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Originally posted by Wadders
Iv'e got one sat in the corner of my garage as a future project, along with a 997 6 speed gearbox.

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Wadders, I am starting to dislike you immensely

the still twin turbo or supercharge an all alloy lexus 4.0L v8 and have a bit of durability added, with probably more power the italian engine can handle. not to say its weak, the lexus is just incredibly strong and cheap as chips.

grtz Thomas