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Old 05-14-2010, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by shadow993
hmmmmm

Mr. know it all Grappamon... Ferrari 355 does have adjustable valves according to this repair bill!! Either that or this guy got taken!


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fully...item45f2a6d73d
This guy got taken! If you don't believe me ...do your reserch on 355's. I have owned Ferrari's for years and have good friends in the restoration and service business. I have worked on and driven 355's and I don't claim to be a "know it all" by any means, but I do have a good general knowledge of Ferrari's.

Now I'm learning about 993's, wich is why I'm hangin out here.
Old 05-14-2010, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by grappamon
This guy got taken! If you don't believe me ...do your reserch on 355's. I have owned Ferrari's for years and have good friends in the restoration and service business. I have worked on and driven 355's and I don't claim to be a "know it all" by any means, but I do have a good general knowledge of Ferrari's.

Now I'm learning about 993's, wich is why I'm hangin out here.
You lost me here. The 355 does have valve lash adjusters on the cam followers, right? The 360 was the first with hydraulic lifters, no?
Old 05-15-2010, 11:54 AM
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E63 AMG that whooped my *** the other day
Old 05-15-2010, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Carrera GT
You lost me here. The 355 does have valve lash adjusters on the cam followers, right? The 360 was the first with hydraulic lifters, no?
355 has hydraulic tappets:

http://www.ferraricars.org/ferrari-f355/drivetrain.html
Old 05-15-2010, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by vincer77
Thank You!

Sheezz ...you guys are hilarious

It's no big secret that 355's have hydraulic tappets ...just look it up

Back on topic -

I second the M coupe as replacement for the 993. Fantastic performer great sound and a blast to drive. It will never look as good as a 993 though.
Old 05-15-2010, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TYNUSKT
E63 AMG that whooped my *** the other day
Or a "C"
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what about the Jaguar XKR coupe? Never driven one (I do own the XJR sedan, though)
Old 05-16-2010, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Parnelli
what about the Jaguar XKR coupe? Never driven one (I do own the XJR sedan, though)
I love that car, too, the new version is super nice and luxe. Nothing wrong with a little luxury after 12 years of 911 ownership if you want it.



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