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Old 02-14-2019, 10:52 AM
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Ferrari 550 Maranello Gets Twin Turbo LSX Swap
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Boy, that's gonna **** off a BUNCH of Ferraristas! lol
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was featured on 1320video a while back, wicked cool swap. car was a flood car from texas
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Boy, that's gonna **** off a BUNCH of Ferraristas! lol
I wonder if deep down they'd acknowledge that the car is way better and probably way more reliable now? lol
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Originally Posted by Curated Content Editor
I wonder if deep down they'd acknowledge that the car is way better and probably way more reliable now? lol
How true! I love Ferrari's, but they are high maintenance. Much better car now.
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Originally Posted by Curated Content Editor
I wonder if deep down they'd acknowledge that the car is way better and probably way more reliable now? lol
I don't know about them, but I sure would!
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Originally Posted by Curated Content Editor
I wonder if deep down they'd acknowledge that the car is way better and probably way more reliable now? lol
Better? A matter of opinion. And, opinions vary. More reliable than a twin turbo LS? Minus the turbos, I'd say the LS is more reliable. Add the boost - I'd say it's a toss up. I've had the pleasure of experiencing Ferrari's V12 courtesy of my best friend. There's nothing quite like it. I'd say both power plants have their strengths and weaknesses. One thing is certain -- there is no substitute that comes close to sound of that shrieking V12.

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I overlooked the twin hairdryers. Reliability factor now SLIGHTLY better than Ferrari...
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Originally Posted by G Atsma
Boy, that's gonna **** off a BUNCH of Ferraristas! lol
Yeah, if this thread were on Fchat, it would be a completely different story...
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Originally Posted by Johnny Mayday
Yeah, if this thread were on Fchat, there would be much weeping, and nashing of teeth...
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