Is it possible..automatic transmission in a 308?

Buy a Fiero.

 

Please, do not create such an abomination. If you must, go buy a Fiero conversion, it will be cheaper..and give you the same thrill, without the destruction of a Ferrari in the process.

Okay...rant off, let's think about this a bit. What would it cost to convert? Let's say you can possibly do this for $10k (this may be low). Then, say you can get (maybe) $5k for your engine/transaxle. So you are out $5k...you have now devalued your car by half...so instead of it possibly being worth $30k (I have no idea what model 308 you have), your car is now worth $15k as a "frankenferrari". Less the $5k in converting, so you've just "lost" $20k. But you are saving $300 a year in gas; so in 67 years you will be "ahead" on this conversion! Convinced yet?

Now my numbers are just picked out of the air, but I think you get my drift...

Regards,
Dave

 

BTW, is your real name "Gary Green"?

 

I think you're crazy!

You could probably get some $5,000 (or a little more) for your engine and transmission. For that price, you could probably get a Japanese four cylinder engine and automatic transmission transplanted. You'd also have to get someone to figure out stuff like the gearchange, throttle, axle shafts, but it would be entirely do-able. But, like I said, crazy.

 

This is Highly offensive, please sell your Ferrari to someone who will care for it & buy a Fiero kit car & do whatever you want with it

 

Didnt the Mondial have an auto box option, this should be a easy swap.

 

I believe the wheel base is different, and knowing Ferrari, nothing is "easy"

 

I can't frickin believe this guy asked this. BTW, my wife is really hot....is there any way to make her coyote ugly??

 

Maybe you need to spend some time with this man to help you through your current crisis?
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One word....Lamorossa

 

Ok, I'll grant that you're being serious.

If you like the look but don't want the Ferrari hassles, go look at a Pontiac Mera

http://www.fiero.net/mera/article.html

Very similar styling, and it's available in an auto

Here's one (http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/0/6/76978906.htm) for $7000

 

Why don't you cut this guy some slack? Ok, so we wouldn't do it........... to each his own............. It is his mistake to make (which btw he hasn't yet). He's just asking for info. It's worthy of discussion. Especially as the cars get older and people don't have the funds to do a Ferrari engine rebuild. How many people do you think would actually go to all this trouble? 10? Not much to worry about if it makes an owner happy.

 

I cannot believe I am telling you this, but, I came across a Mondial some time back with an Audi engine and transmission. If a manual will go in then an auto will surely go in. I guess an auto would be somwhat easier as you don't have to mess too much with setting up gear selectors.

 

Based on his other posts, I think he's serious. I was serious too with the Mera comment -- it's a factory-built Pontiac with Ferrari looks and meets the bill for what he's asking.

If you're going to do this with a 308....

Well, you're going to need either a front wheel drive unit, or something from a mid-engined car. Maybe the Toyora MR2 unit would work, and if it was a turbo it would have some power. You'd really have to watch the track on the car to make sure the front and rear were similar. You'd also have an issue with the wheel patterns not matching unless you added spacers and such.

Going with an auto would simplify the linkage, and using an I4 would eliminate most of the clearance problems. Other possibilities might be the Alfa 164 unit, Fiero engine, or maybe a Northstar V8 with auto.

The tube frame actually makes for a pretty easy conversion, any good hotrod shop should be able to create motor mounts and such. You'll probably need custom inner liners on your wheel wells, and the exhaust is going to be fun for sure. As long as the motor is similarly sized, the existing cooling setup should work OK.

A Northstar V8 might make for a good conversion, actually. They make (I think) in the 300 HP range, and will run without coolant in an emergency!

In thinking about it, if this was done right it actually would have minimal impact on the car structure. If you picked the right units and had custom halfshafts built, you could even use the original Ferrari suspension in the back.

 

Uh, not morons but yes, many traditionalists. You should see the firestorm when I asked about a trailer hitch!

Just grant that there are many out there who will have a negative opinion of this change, and let them be.

Look at it from our perspective -- we don't know you, there's no info in your profile, and your first question here could be considered a joke. I don't think you're a troll, but it could come off that way.

So, please fill out your profile, and then tell us here in this thread about your fabrication skills, budget, etc. That will help all of us in planning this thing.

 

The F1 tranny of the new cars is a hydralically operated standard.

It's easier for me to carry the gf and when I pushed the clutch in say "give me second gear", or whatever.....works pretty good and now that she has driven more miles with me I hardly have to specify the gear!!!!!!

I hardly ever have to put down my drink or cigar!!!!!

HTH.

 

I would think an auto transmission from a Honda or other lateral mounted engine FWD car would fit better on the 308.

 

Speaking of Northstar V8s and auto trannies in mid-engined cars....

http://www.v8mr2.com/

 

My advice was sound, and SERIOUS.

Dave

 

WOW....too much caffeine!? As a general rule of thumb, I take nobody seriously that doesn't fill in their profile.

 

Troll ... or just simply an idiot if he thinks that a Ferrari engine is not important.

Pete