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Carobu Mondial 8 Make-Over Project (Mondial 358RR)

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  1. dave80gtsi

    dave80gtsi Formula 3
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    Carobu Mondial 8 Make-Over Project

    Apologies if this has already been mentioned here before (if so, I’ve simply missed it), but has anyone else been following the 1982 Mondial 8 make-over project over on Carobu’s website?

    Their stated project overview plans are to install one of their 3.5 liter big bore stroker engine kits, along with updated 18” wheels and corresponding spring / shock /suspension work.

    Four (4) installments have been posted to date.

    Link: http://www.carobu.com/html/358rr_mondial.html

    I’m extremely pleased that Carobu is using a Mondial 8 as their starting point for this project, as both this engine (the “Rodney Dangerfield” 2Vi) and this model/year seem to be frequently cited as the least-appreciated combination that Ferrari has made in the recent past. It’ll be great to see this often-criticized engine and model receive the recognition that a “proper” Ferrari deserves.

    By any chance does this car belong to anyone who is a member here?

    Cheers - DM

    P.S. - Since we have been discussing ways to improve the content of Forza magazine lately in other threads, this project strikes me as an outstanding example of the type of article which Forza could easily adapt as a feature, highlighted over the course of several issues.
     
  2. cockrill

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    That is great! Thank you for the link. I'll will be checking the site often to see if they have posted any updates...
     
  3. Michael B

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  4. ckracing

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    Great article I am glad they are using a Mondial 8.

    Thanks for posting.

    CK
     
  5. tazandjan

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    Fun articles. Estancia is just a little ways from my home. In NM terms, at least.

    Taz
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  6. Valenzo

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    love those wheels, been considering them for an upgrade to my '89T but theres a few other things i need before spending 4.5k on wheels. Wish they were less.
     
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  8. Dizengoff

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    Since no one seems to know, I called Carobu to discuss the project with them.

    They're still in the middle of developing the project. At the moment, they're working on a larger brake package to help compensate for all that extra power.

    I'm told they're thinking this will bring somewhere in the neighborhood of 350hp, and it will be available in two stages. Stage 1 will use the original CIS injection system, and stage two will use an EFI system.
     
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  10. sidtx

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    That is one gorgeous Mondial. Mods or not - she's a beaut.

    Sid
     
  11. Wade

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    Resto-Rod, awesome!
     
  12. vincer77

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  13. sabertooth

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    pretty cool...i just never liked to big, black wrap around bumpers
     
  14. 123howie

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    Paint them red.
     
  15. hank sound

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    I know those wheels from some print ad that I've seen - - but damn it, I can't find it just now. The name starts with a "T", like "Trofeo" ????

    And yes, the car looks awesome. While stock & pure, it's not ........... it looks like it could be a bit of kick ass fun!!!

    Cheers,

    Hank
     
  16. ColoradoTiger

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    I have one of those engines in my 308. Holy crap is there a MAJOR difference in torque. I'll be interested in what the car goes for. Those engine mods are NOT cheap!...some of the best money I ever spent though.
    If you want a fast Mondial, this is probably the most economical way to get one.
     
  17. hank sound

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  18. braq

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    just a thought, why would you want it as very similar figures can be had buying a "t"?
    Ok, I can see it when the price would be less ....
    will be interesting to watch,

    cheers

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  19. Wade

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    For starters, the complexity of an 8 is probably half compared to a t. No power steering, three-way suspension, etc. Just a basic high-power 2+2 sports car instead (this 358RR). :)
     
  20. bjwhite

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    Plus no engine out belt service right? And..there are so few T Coupes in the US...
     
  21. ozmondy

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    Still freaks me out the limited number of FHC overseas compred to very few cabs here in australia
     
  22. Dizengoff

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    I'm watching this auction. It's similar to my Mondial in that it's heavily (and professionally) modified, although it has a little more HP. I'm interested to see what it goes for.

    Also, who gives a crap if it's not stock? It's better than stock. Trust me, if you were given the choice between a Mondial with that much horsepower and a regular Mondial, I promise you'd take the "outlaw" car. One drive and you wouldn't even look back.
     
  23. ozmondy

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    I couldn't agree more (says me with my supercharged Mondy QV)
     

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