I love those starters. Was the first thing I did on my 308 a couple years back. One question though. Do you feel making this change will hurt in concourse judging? I felt it's nearly impossible to see, even with the car in the air so it wouldn't matter, but I don't really know.
@@calebmcdonald8458 the car starts so fast, it would take an extra astute judge to notice, but it depends on what show. It may not fly at Pebble Beach, but I've shown a few cars with this starter at other shows and got away with it. Thanks for watching!
Tom, Excellent choice, these starters work exceptionally well and for the most part were fitted to Japanese vehicles. I've been using same sized 90's Subaru starters on 300 to 600 CI and larger pre World War I vintage racing car and road engines cars for 30 years with excellent results. The amperage draw is so low with these units that on 5-day long club tours with as many as ten+ starts a day a good battery used only for the starter will last all week and then some without a recharge.
@@theoldmotor4811 Vintage Ferraris supply resistor voltage to the coils even at start up, so if the battery is a little weak, there’s not enough voltage to fire the plugs when the old starter is pulling all that current. These starters tax the battery less and give more voltage to the coil. Win win! Thanks for watching.
I'm with you on this. But its so much easier on the battery and cables. Having said that I have the original starter rebuilt w a new armature ready to go on the shelf, where it will likely stay for eternity.
Looks like a pretty straightforward job. At least it's alot better than with my late 80's 911, which requires lowering the engine/transmission several inches, and even then getting the top mounting bolt is really difficult from underneath the car. With this Ferrari it's all right there in front of you (even if you have to modify your box wrench). Thanks for the video!
Do you think that having the engine start that quickly will lead to premature wear? It seems like during a cold start, there won't be enough time for the oil to circulate before load is being put on areas that do not have lubrication.
I think it's a balance. Cranking it at low starter speed doesn't really build oil pressure that quickly, once the car starts, I like to keep revs just around idle until I see oil pressure. Any faster without decent oil pressure is also not good. Thanks for asking and watching.
Thank you sir.
Yup, put one in my former 308. Big difference. Only issue I had was like you in getting that HUGE old starter out. It is so much smaller.
Those original starters barely fit in those spaces Ferrari provided! Thanks for watching.
I love those starters. Was the first thing I did on my 308 a couple years back. One question though. Do you feel making this change will hurt in concourse judging? I felt it's nearly impossible to see, even with the car in the air so it wouldn't matter, but I don't really know.
@@calebmcdonald8458 the car starts so fast, it would take an extra astute judge to notice, but it depends on what show. It may not fly at Pebble Beach, but I've shown a few cars with this starter at other shows and got away with it. Thanks for watching!
Tom, Excellent choice, these starters work exceptionally well and for the most part were fitted to Japanese vehicles. I've been using same sized 90's Subaru starters on 300 to 600 CI and larger pre World War I vintage racing car and road engines cars for 30 years with excellent results. The amperage draw is so low with these units that on 5-day long club tours with as many as ten+ starts a day a good battery used only for the starter will last all week and then some without a recharge.
@@theoldmotor4811 Vintage Ferraris supply resistor voltage to the coils even at start up, so if the battery is a little weak, there’s not enough voltage to fire the plugs when the old starter is pulling all that current. These starters tax the battery less and give more voltage to the coil. Win win! Thanks for watching.
I know it's better, but I miss the old V12 startup sound
I miss it too, but it's worse when cranking a car that won't start with everyone watching! Thanks for watching.
I'm with you on this. But its so much easier on the battery and cables. Having said that I have the original starter rebuilt w a new armature ready to go on the shelf, where it will likely stay for eternity.
Looks like a pretty straightforward job. At least it's alot better than with my late 80's 911, which requires lowering the engine/transmission several inches, and even then getting the top mounting bolt is really difficult from underneath the car. With this Ferrari it's all right there in front of you (even if you have to modify your box wrench). Thanks for the video!
Each of these cars have their struggles, but I guess some jobs you get lucky! Thanks for watching.
Do you think that having the engine start that quickly will lead to premature wear? It seems like during a cold start, there won't be enough time for the oil to circulate before load is being put on areas that do not have lubrication.
Starting quickly is an advantage. Instant OP to all bearings. No OP no lubrication.
Spin too much and you are spinning on dry bearings
I think it's a balance. Cranking it at low starter speed doesn't really build oil pressure that quickly, once the car starts, I like to keep revs just around idle until I see oil pressure. Any faster without decent oil pressure is also not good. Thanks for asking and watching.
Do I need one of those 😂
since we're taking your car to Cavallino, I would leave the original starter in it for now!
The brand of this starter? I would like one for my 2001 Ferrari 360 if possible.
@@LetMrAL1 I think the 360 already has a high torque starter, but I’m not an expert on the later cars. Contact ferraristarters.com and speak to Dave.