A little Ferrari fun ... eh?

[Sheck44]

Hoping everyone is well !
Thought I'd entertain some of you with a little project I am working on while the Killer Piggy 4X4 is slowly being built

With the 911 Hotrod now sold I picked up a VERY clean gated 6 speed Ferrari 360, and of course I can't leave it alone ... :)

How she started ...

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So what do you get when you mix a guy that has an innate need to make cars better than factory, a new to me MINT manual 2002 360, and watching Video's of a guy out in Britain (360TREV) that has basically redesigned/rebuilt a 360 to its proper form ...

A car that looks a bit better
Sounds incredible
A little faster / a little lighter
And most of all ... simply drives better

I do not consider myself an expert in software or tuning engine management systems whatsoever, but it became very evident in researching TREV and actually speaking with him many times that he definitely is.

What became immediately evident was the fact that after 6 years of development his software was not about adding HP like all the others out there ... it's simply to improve drivability, change the entire torque profile, throttle response and make the car not necessarily faster BUT more fun to drive.

A little fun fact for those not in the know ... Ferrari intentionally underpowered the initial throttle response / torque of the 360 to ensure proper tire engagement off the line and thereby not put the car sideways with the crappy tires we had in the very early 2000's

With 360TREV's tune this all changes ... from TREV himself

"They combine to make the experience of driving your car absolutely transformed, completely re-imaged. The focus has therefore been very much on playful character and perfect balance, banishing all numbness and delay, optimizing feel and response, giving you absolute control. You’ll instantly notice within seconds of getting behind the wheel how much it has been transformed."

So I started searching where can I get this tune for my 360, and after finding out that it was even difficult to get the tune in the US the answer became simple.

Bring it to Canada as nobody had yet done this.

I am super excited to have championed a relationship between 360TREV and the awesome guys at PFAFF Tuning here in toronto.
More details to come, but my car will be put to the test over the next couple of months prior to releasing the software to the public.

So, some details for the build, quite simply get the ECU upgrade and make the car lighter, sound better, drive way better and look better

Car as she sits today with the new CS wheels and yellow painted calipers

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[Sheck44]

Lighter - mission drop 175Lbs off the car ... How
Complete new exhaust system
Remove seats and replace with custom one's
Replace battery with the Antigravity
I believe this alone will get me the 175 I am after

Exhaust ... pics and details to follow. Fabspeed FINALLY landed and off for ceramic coating
Fabspeed headers, TUBI race cats, custom titanium exhaust with remote Forza valved system
Gruppe M intake
air injection removed

Engine
injectors pulled & fully serviced
360Trev tune
New O2 sensors
New BOSCH ignition coils

Seats ...
Grabbed a pair of Braum Falcon-S 23.7 Lbs each
https://braumracing.com/products/falcon-s-reclinable-seats

Seats will be redone in black leather from Hydes, designed as a modern take on the Daytona seats, and will have the white stitching done to match the dash/steering wheel


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INCREDIBLE work done by Harold and his team at New Image Interiors ... again

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[Sheck44]

Exhaust ....
Hands down, the very best exhaust guy in TO is Matt @ GT Customs (soon to be renamed)
This is going to take about 6-8 days to hand-build this custom one-off system.
Focus is F1 loud as sh%! when open, and simply sound amazing with no drone through the mufflers

Fabspeed headers, ceramic coated with blankets
TUBI 200CEL race cats, ceramic coated
Hand built full titanium rear exhaust system with Forza controllers thanks to NGS


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[Sheck44]

Mmmmmmmmm .... titanium, LOTS of it

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[Sheck44]

Not sure if everyone is up to speed on their TIG welding titanium knowledge, but if not here is what you need to know
It's difficult !! LOL
Both the outside and the inside of the weld must be purged with gas to do it properly

Here is an example of one of the very best around, Matt from (now) Absolute Motorsports working on the exit pipes (if you may recall, Matt did my 69' Camaro back in 2019)

See the capped end filling the pipe with gas

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[Sheck44]

And of course, nothing says upgrades like carbon fibre
Perdy ...

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[Ketzer]

Where are the pictures of the two turbos tho....:headscratch::poke:



Jeff-

[srode1]

Beautiful car and work!

My retirement car was supposed to be a red F430, but my better half insisted I do something with the Camaro that's been sitting for a few decades first.

[Sheck44]

LOL ... Jeff, going to leave it 'somewhat' stock in that sense
These are starting to become valuable being a 6 speed

Srode1 ... been there and completely understand !
Thus the reason you need the fun car and the 'project' car, took me 20 years to pull it off but I'm finally there

Cheers
Steve

[Panteracer]

I have the Pantera because most modify it and
it still has value... I was thinking of going to the next
Level on that car but decided to leave it alone as I
can drive it anywhere and even being Italian it is the most
reliable one I have.

I could never have an all matching numbers, totally stock
car as I always have to mess with something. It has been
interesting how a lot of the restomods are becoming more
valuable than a Stock Ncrs 100 point type car

My point is if you don't drive it and enjoy it why have it
I do understand a lot of people not wanting to race a car
but to some point if you put all the handling, engines, etc
to drive to the store why do it.

Have fun

Bob

[srode1]

Srode1 ... been there and completely understand !
Thus the reason you need the fun car and the 'project' car, took me 20 years to pull it off but I'm finally there

Steve
I need to take notes from you on pulling it off - my fun car is a 69 Camaro Pace Car, not as fun as yours but it's going to have to work till I can get the project car on the road. :)

Steve

[raustinss]

Been waiting for this one to appear lol. the mods look killer already Steve. ps
yes welding titanium properly is quite tricky . It needs TONS of gas flow of and back purging ,also you need to be careful as titanium can and will become brittle ...its temp sensitive

[mfain]

Not sure if everyone is up to speed on their TIG welding titanium knowledge, but if not here is what you need to know
It's difficult !! LOL
Both the outside and the inside of the weld must be purged with gas to do it properly

My son would agree. He gets lots of practice since they don't make 4" mandrel bends of the proper radius - lots of pie cuts and each weld is one foot in length.

You have a great project going!

Pappy

79961

[Sheck44]

Been waiting for this one to appear lol. the mods look killer already Steve. ps
yes welding titanium properly is quite tricky . It needs TONS of gas flow of and back purging ,also you need to be careful as titanium can and will become brittle ...its temp sensitive

Thanks Mfain !! Looks great

Ryan, thanks brother ...
So before attempting this titanium build I kept hearing 'oh no don't do titanium it's going to crack !!

YES... it will IF (Ryan I think you'll agree with these)
You use thin walled titanium (we used Titon, one of, if not the best)
It's not welded properly ... Matt is one of the best around
The exhaust is not supported properly ... LOT of consideration went into this, with custom water-jet cut support brackets

We should be good !!

[Sheck44]

[QUOTE=srode1;722232]I need to take notes from you on pulling it off - my fun car is a 69 Camaro Pace Car, not as fun as yours but it's going to have to work till I can get the project car on the road. :)

srode1 ... thank you
It took me the last 7 years to build and sell the below 4 ground-up custom cars to generate the $$ to buy the Ferarri and continue with the newest build, Killer Piggy

The 77 Porsche I didn't do myself with my team here, it was done in LA
I have been fortunate enough to design, build and sell and make a little dough $$ along the way

1969 Camaro

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1966 FJ40

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1973 FJ40


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1977 911 Hotrod

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and now ... rarest of the rare 1973 FJ55

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[fleetus macmullitz]

Steve,

Sonny didn’t carry a proper fire suppression system on-board the aptly named McBurnie/Ferrari Daytona Spyder.

I’m guessing you will…

:walkingdog:

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[syborg tt]

Very nice and I love following your builds.

Looking forward to seeing more pictures and Pappy I love the Titanium Pie Cut Exhaust.

mj

[raustinss]

Thanks Mfain !! Looks great

Ryan, thanks brother ...
So before attempting this titanium build I kept hearing 'oh no don't do titanium it's going to crack !!

YES... it will IF (Ryan I think you'll agree with these)
You use thin walled titanium (we used Titon, one of, if not the best)
It's not welded properly ... Matt is one of the best around
The exhaust is not supported properly ... LOT of consideration went into this, with custom water-jet cut support brackets

We should be good !!

100 percent , my comment was geared to other people reading this . Matt definitely knows what hes doing . I cant wait for it to be done then give to me for a week of shakedown lmfao cheers buddy

[Sheck44]

Skip, Skip, Skip ... what am I going to do with you LMAO !!

Marty, thank you ...

Cheers
Steve

[Sheck44]

Simply Artwork ...

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[214Chevy]

Love this thread and the Ferrari or as the young rappers call them "`Rari's." LOL!!

[syborg tt]

Well, this has convinced me that version 3.0 of my car will be getting a polished stainless exhaust. As for the Titanium stuff that will be going on my fat bike.

Simply Artwork ...

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[fleetus macmullitz]

Skip, Skip, Skip ... what am I going to do with you LMAO !!

Cheers
Steve

Gold chain guy,

Other than hire spammers to mess with my account here…not sure??

:secret:

:P

[Sheck44]

SKIP, your the best LOL

Marty, thanks ... and can't wait to get outside again on the bike :D

Cheers
Steve

[OLDFLM]

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Any plans to do something different with the air filters or intake tubes to match that amazing exhaust?

[Sheck44]

Morning all
Ty, yes ... this kit should be arriving any day

Not only will it look great but will actually significantly improve throttle response, power and the intake sound


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[Sheck44]

The water-jet cut titanium top brace for the 2 titanium mufflers heat treated to blue

Exhaust system #001

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[syborg tt]

I didn't think it was possible to make this car look better and yet you have proved me wrong !!!!

I can't wait to see the air intake set up on the car.

[Sheck44]

Thanks Marty ... I need to set the bar high !!

More artwork ... with colour



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[WSSix]

Very nice, Steve! I kept seeing the different Ferrari wheels popping up on BaT and thinking of this car wondering if you would make changes. Love what you're doing so far. Like I said when I was there last, the 360 and 430's are some of my favorite Ferraris. Glad to see you're giving this one some love. Enjoy the build!

[Sheck44]

As always .... Thanks Trey !

Custom titanium tips .... And a mix of Pie-cut and mandrel bent Ti tubes

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And ... everyone loves Pie !!


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[Sheck44]

Morning all ...

Coming together nicely, should be complete and ready for the 1st start Monday

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Details ...

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And something really cool I learned yesterday, the 'longer' the joint/bridge in the X-pipe the higher pitched the sound

This system 'should' sound insane ... stay tuned

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[fleetus macmullitz]

:wow:

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[OLDFLM]

Titanium is WAY sexier than SS but glad to see others doing "sideways" X-pipes on their cars! Can't wait to see and hear the finished result!

But now I'm looking at Granatelli exhaust cutouts for my car... I blame you! Haha

Do your valves bypass the mufflers and the X-pipe or just the mufflers?

[Sheck44]

LOL ... thanks Ty, I seem to have that affect on people.
There are a LOT of wives out there that disapprove of me as I assist their husbands (friends) in building their car or 'selecting' a new car

Ty, no my valves bypass the buffers when open AFTER the X-pipe ... so headers through race cats to X-pipe and then straight down and through the outside tips

Near done, will be listening to the glorious music this aft ... stay tuned

LINK to video ...
https://youtube.com/shorts/U6Q7fBmvgXA?feature=share

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[OLDFLM]

Man, those dual tips are SEXY!

Thanks for the info... it may be easier to package exhaust cutouts after the X-pipe on my car and run them parallel to the trailing exhaust.

[syborg tt]

Looks really nice and I can't wait to hear it.

[Panteracer]

Love the fab and welding work
I am doing my exhaust on my Dodge pickup
Welding is really bad but I figure that practicing
on an old crappy truck is the only way I will get better

Can't wait to hear it

Bob

[Sheck44]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52777874980_7b7c3967aa_4k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2opNptJ)IMG_1899 (https://flic.kr/p/2opNptJ) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

[syborg tt]

Looks like both of us are shopping at Harbor Freight for our moving blankets.

and and the exhaust looks incredible.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52777874980_7b7c3967aa_4k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2opNptJ)IMG_1899 (https://flic.kr/p/2opNptJ) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

[OLDFLM]

Just put a piece of glass on it and use it as a coffee table!

Man that's just too purdy to hide! Wow! Just WOW!!

[Sheck44]

LOL ... Thanks Ty !!
Yes, seeing it now in person all done last night was incredible
And hearing it, I cannot describe how insanely loud and crisp it is ...

So ... here we go, final pics and some video clips

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52778940016_d0a9a551bb_4k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2opTS5q)IMG_8813 (https://flic.kr/p/2opTS5q) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52779193529_8907c8f3ef_4k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2opVark)70173470095__1AF748F9-0C26-42B0-9057-510B5367DE5D (https://flic.kr/p/2opVark) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52778940041_1122bf94e0_4k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2opTS5R)IMG_8815 (https://flic.kr/p/2opTS5R) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr


Again, if you want anything close to what it actually sounds like, wear headphones for this, and do not turn it up too loud


1st Start ....
Valves closed, so this is completely through mufflers

https://youtube.com/shorts/i8OFrF3aGH0?feature=share


This is where I get in (excuse my ugly mug :D) and rev her up to 5000
Again, this video does no justice to how insanely crazy this thing sounds in real life

And ... no it's not taking on fire LOL, its burning off the ceramic and the heat blankets

https://youtu.be/RI4eazsbgE0

[Sheck44]

Outside ....

https://flic.kr/p/2oq8SD6

[fleetus macmullitz]

That’s nasty Steve!

vLqnwkR6JA8

https://youtu.be/vLqnwkR6JA8

[Sheck44]

Thank you Skip !!
Cheers
Steve

[WSSix]

Revs like a sport bike. Sounds great. Learned something new about the x-pipe bridge affecting the sound.

[06-Z0SICK]

Whose doing the interior? Need someone for my 72 Blazer build !

Exhaust sounds wild! What is the new company name of that did it?

[CHJNCSU]

Great sound and beautiful fab work!

[Sheck44]

Whose doing the interior? Need someone for my 72 Blazer build !

Exhaust sounds wild! What is the new company name of that did it?

Thank you !
Where are you located ??

Cheers
Steve

[fleetus macmullitz]

Pzbv8EMgNVg

https://youtube.com/shorts/Pzbv8EMgNVg?feature=share

:wow:

[fleetus macmullitz]

kJWm6WraZf0

https://youtube.com/shorts/kJWm6WraZf0?feature=share

[WSSix]

Sounds awesome outside. How loud is it inside when just cruising?

[Sheck44]

LMAO ... I don't even need to post anything here anymore as Skip has my back !!

Thanks Skip !

So after all the dust has settled, and almost everything is complete on the 360 as you can see from Skips videos I finally got some seat time in the car ... and the results are in ...

Here is what I wrote on Ferrari Chat

Morning all ... some updates !!
Finally have some seat time in the 360 ... I thought this car was going to be good but OMG this car is way beyond my expectations.
First off, some perspective ... Val the chief mechanic at PFAFF reserve (has worked on Ferrari's for almost 20 years) told me after he drove the car with all the modifications that the car was absolutely 'as good if not better' than a Challenge Stradale so already my expectations where high.

And then I drove it .... WOW
The sound, the shifting, the suspension, the incredibly improved throttle response (BIG thanks Trev !!) ... hands down the most fun, exhilarating, connected car I've personally ever driven, and I've driven some very serious cars. THIS is how a car should make you feel ... Just the right amount of power, beauty, handling, F1 sound, comfort and connection.

My intention was to build the the best gated 360 possible with the goal of creating the best driving experience one could possibly have, and as of right now anything I drive after this would be a disappointment

More updates, pics coming after the PFAFF Reserve open house /car show this weekend

Cheers
Steve

[Sheck44]

Some good interior shots with the updates


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52890772047_66b437c8cd_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ozM2QT)IMG_9158 (https://flic.kr/p/2ozM2QT) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52891730315_5feb2d5701_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ozRWGK)IMG_9154 (https://flic.kr/p/2ozRWGK) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

[Sheck44]

Trey, to answer your question even with the valves open (in videos) cruising on the highway with the windows open you can still have a conversation. With Valves closed its absolutely perfect, the sound is even more F1 and quieter with absolutely no drone ... have to admit we got REALLY lucky on how this all came together to produce one of if not the best sounding 360's around.

As my buddy said the other night ... "I dont care how much this exhaust cost it's worth EVERY penny"

Cheers
Steve

[Sheck44]

Skip, mind throwing this one up for everyone
Wife just loving the sound ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wAaerfCbog

Thanks Skip

[fleetus macmullitz]

Skip, mind throwing this one up for everyone
Wife just loving the sound ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wAaerfCbog

Thanks Skip

Steve,

Congrats on succeeding your expectations…wow!

2wAaerfCbog


https://youtu.be/2wAaerfCbog

[Ketzer]

Is it for sale yet though.....:popcorn2:

[Sheck44]

Jeff, C'mon you know you have to wait at least 2 weeks !!! LOL

Steve

[WSSix]

The driving video with your wife riding shotgun is glorious. So glad everything turned out well for you, Steve.

[jarhead]

Is it for sale yet though.....:popcorn2:

:G-Dub: :bitchslap:

[Sheck44]

LOL ... you guys

Last of the upgrades

New Challenge straddle carbon air boxes, with new CS / F430 Mass Air Flows
Above 5000rpm now when the 5th valves open is simply glorious, and pulls so smoothly


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52896113877_f1f6fd220e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oAfpMp)IMG_9264 (https://flic.kr/p/2oAfpMp) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

[fleetus macmullitz]

Steve,

Before you put it up for sale at the end of the month; you are this guy…’Vic Ferrari’!

Well, the married version at least.

:rules:

:P

Ao_OPAZDBdQ

https://youtu.be/Ao_OPAZDBdQ

1min 11sec vid.

[raustinss]

how Steve met his wife... hey I got a nice car wanna see it ... oh **** .. just sold it lmao...

[Sheck44]

LMFAO .... you guys are killing me

:lmao:

[fleetus macmullitz]

A point of reference would have helped…the late, great Andy Kauffman played ‘Vic’

:tv_happy:

https://i.postimg.cc/GpfGQh1j/IMG-1424.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dear Gold Chain Guy,

What up, Brah?

I guess I should wish you ‘Happy Labour Day’ too…

:BlahBlah::BlahBlah:

[Sheck44]

Dear Gold Chain Guy,

What up, Brah?

I guess I should wish you ‘Happy Labour Day’ too…

:BlahBlah::BlahBlah:

Buddy .... I'm always here, lurking in the background !!

Working on 'Super Pig' ... just waiting to get going again on the build, will be VERY soon

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53172750414_2e42b29faf_3k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2p1GfbS)IMG_9529 (https://flic.kr/p/2p1GfbS) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr


Custom carbon hood louvers we are in the process of making

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53171960322_0b75fb3ecd_3k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2p1CcjA)IMG_9538 (https://flic.kr/p/2p1CcjA) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr


and of course having fun in the 360 this summer ... :cheers:


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53172754859_9fb0f6f534_3k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2p1Ggvv)IMG_0530 (https://flic.kr/p/2p1Ggvv) by Steve Heck (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155790242@N07/), on Flickr

[raustinss]

Lurking in the back ground???? Cmon you and the Mrs just had a hell of a vacation in Italy. You didn't think of us once lol

[Sheck44]

Lurking in the back ground???? Cmon you and the Mrs just had a hell of a vacation in Italy. You didn't think of us once lol

Wait a second !!! Are you stalking me :confused59:
LOL

Ryan, I WAS thinking of you buddy, as I was sipping on my cappuccino

[raustinss]

I was hoping you brought me back a stunning Italian girl