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  1. 360modena2003

    360modena2003 Formula 3

    Jul 11, 2009
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    #1 360modena2003, May 15, 2014
    Hello, could someone here confirm if the 599 has timing chain or belt?

    Does the chain have any replacement intervals/life cycle?

    Thank you
     
  2. jvecchi

    jvecchi Formula Junior

    May 5, 2005
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    Sarver, PA
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    John M. Vecchi
    #2 jvecchi, May 15, 2014
    Chain. No.
     
  3. LewSF

    LewSF Formula Junior

    May 20, 2013
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    Lewis Blevins
    #3 LewSF, May 15, 2014
    So far, the only thing I've had to do to mine is to support her drinking habit!
     
  4. 360modena2003

    360modena2003 Formula 3

    Jul 11, 2009
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    #4 360modena2003, May 15, 2014
    hahah, is she that thirsty?
     
  5. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
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    Jun 11, 2013
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    #5 Caeruleus11, May 15, 2014
    599s have proven to be pretty strong. And yes, if driven with vigor you might see something like 6-8 MPG. Driven gingerly on the highway you might see 18 or so. My average is around 11 :)
     
  6. LewSF

    LewSF Formula Junior

    May 20, 2013
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    Lewis Blevins
    #6 LewSF, May 15, 2014
    I'm averaging 12mpg overall….except when on FOG runs…then it drops!
     
  7. Alist2003

    Alist2003 Rookie

    Oct 25, 2012
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    Alistair Ashworth
    #7 Alist2003, May 16, 2014
    yes can confirm.. I'm getting 11 mpg too :)
     
  8. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
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    Clarksville, Tennessee
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    #8 tazandjan, May 16, 2014
    599 engine is a development of the Enzo engine with some production mods and both have chain driven cams. The Enzo was the first Ferrari production V12 with variable valve timing, carried over to the 599. Both are F140 family engines, and the 599's F140C engine was updated with steel connecting rods and Motronic 7.3.2 injection/ignition systems.
     

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