Finally, the Ferrari runs! The CAR WIZARD has sorted the engine on the '78 308.
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- Ferrari 308 episode #7: After months of no new real updates on the '78 Ferrari 308GTB the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ has finally found time to sort the engine. You have to hear it run!
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Instead of replacing that center console piece with all the holes, why not just remove the upholstery (leather?), bondo the unwanted holes, and have it reupholstered over top? Probably much cheaper than finding a used piece that is 30-40 years old and looks it.
epoxy resin was what i was thinking
I was thinking the same thing. Such an easy fix.
That was my thought too
Yes, but that would be hooptie rescue, just like they did on Hoovies Lamborghini Murcielago.
Down with the value, when scanned by Ferrari purists. :)
I agree, depending how that panel was made, it could be an easy fix to just put another layer of material on top where the holes are cut and then redo the upholstery. Or if it's not too complicated piece of sheet metal, or something similar, it could be made with just hand tools and then upholstered to look stock. While the cars get called supercars and exotics, they're really just simple engineering when you look back how they were made.
Wizard, I put 2 Magnaflow (offset) mufflers on mine. I Fabricated it to bolt right up to the existing exhaust and can go back to original quite easily. It sounds really good. I can send you pics and a parts list if you want it. Also, make sure you have 3 people to put that deck lid back on. If it's out a half-inch the top corners can interfere and damage the roof!
10:27 You could probably fill the holes with some sort of resin. It's gonna be covered with leather or vinyl anyway.
This is a great idea
You don'y need to replace the panel with all the holes in it ,
Just fold and glue down some thin alloy sheet and recover it.
Or tape over the holes and fiberglass the back .
Can't wait to see Mrs Wizard's Ferrari back on the road. It's really coming together quite nicely. Luckily it did not end up in Tavarish's garage. I can imagine him trying to fit a diesel engine or something in it.
*Mr. Wizard's. Actually, I bet it is too small for Wizard. Mrs. Wizard it is.
I'm not henpecked, so I can side with the wizard on this issue! It's his car! 😀
I really liked Tavarish builds back in the of if the turbo Gallardo. I unsubscribed when he wanted to fit a wankel engine to a poor burned Ferrari 355.
@@JonasSahlstrom1 same. I dont Like his videos anymore
MR. Wizard's Ferrari. Fixed it for ya.
Cold air intake could be designed and 3D printed, just like the lever brackets that he switched to metal from old plastic ones.
I was going to say with all the old exotics they work on, they would be really wise to either buy a 3D printer or find someone that can for them. I know jay leno does that a lot. You can make almost literally anything.
@@electi0neering I would say they need a cad person to do the modelling work, the parts you can outsource and metal printers are super expensive and you would need a variety of them as well as plastic printers, better to leave that to the different print services that are out there.
Isn’t the lid designed to pull in cold air to the carburetors?
@@EdDale44135 dunno, I interpreted wizard that there was a duct missing, never owned one of these cars, unfortunately.
Or just a metal fab guy. Could route it right to the side scoops and slap a couple conical filters there. Or cold make it even tighter and get some ram air out of those scoops.
Magic Mike is so polite. Seems like a really nice dude and proper mechanic. I just suspect that working on Bentleys, Ferraris and Lamborghinis all day he will end up buying one himself 😂 Guess he can fix them himself so nothing to worry about lol
Thank you for the kind words!
For now he’s driving and enjoying my Buick Roadmaster, isn’t that right Mikey!! He’s definitely a cool dude, hope all is well buddy.
@@magicmikethemechanic Big MIKE
Good job Magic Mike!
Keeping an eye out for Magic Mike’s Auto Workshop TH-cam channel to pop up.
"Sounds like someone I know."
Mrs. Wizard with the snappy comeback! Love it!
@@_-0_x_-_p_0-_ I don't think Mrs Wizard is a stick shift if you know what I mean
I really like that you put magic mike in this video wizard I’ve said it before and will say it again he deserves more screen time ❤️
Or his own channel
Thank you for the kind words!
Mike could do a behind the scenes channel. I would definitely watch that.
Definitely would love to see the repairs for knowledge purposes
Get it on the dyno, and figure out the jetting. They come really lean from the factory (lots of threads on fchat, or just ask Nick for a good starting point). Also, you need covers for the spark plug wells. If you get any water in there you will get an ignition miss.
I love how people think they’re genuinely helping the actual expert, when regurgitating stuff from forums
@@Emira_75 not sure about your Ferrari ownership experience, but I owned a 78 308 GTS and spent plenty on dyno time working with a carburetor specialist to get the jetting dialed in correctly. Many of us have contributed to the threads on Fchat with our direct experience. We’re here to help…unlike yourself. The spark plug well covers advice also comes from experience. If they are missing, water will get into the plug wells from a car wash or driving in the rain and cause an ignition miss
@@f355spidersea its not that deep mate don't take offence. I own a 458 so i know nothing about maintence and have to pay a man
@@Emira_75 So you judge others when YOU admit you truly don't know a thing about working on a Ferrari, nice. :)
@@Emira_75 tf is wrong with you, you are making yourself sound like an idiot
I used to own a 1985 308 GTS QV. It was a blast to drive and the sound was definitely Ferrari. They drive like a fancy go cart. Manual steering, great road feel. Can't wait to see this one hit the road.
I just worked a 12 hour day wrenching at work. Cracked my head open on the lift. Probably needs stitches, but who's got time for that. So I finally sit down and put on TH-cam, to see your video pop up on Bob. Best damn part of my day! Love that car and how you are doing it right.
Proper labour of love Wizard. Wonderful seeing her coming together ❤
I love the passion you put into this car! Keep up the good work, I cannot wait to see this finished!
It has a stick shift is loud and is old… “Sounds like someone I know”…
Quick and witty and I died laughing…
Mrs. Wizard actually owns everything!
Car Wizard teed himself up like a golf ball.
That's what he said....
Best burn in awhile hahah
Don't you love it how quickly she turned around?
When the Wizard bought this Ferrari 308 from Freddy Mrs Wizard looked like she wanted to strangle him for wasting good money on a piece of junk.
Now the Wizard and Magic Mike are starting to get the 308 sorted out, all of a sudden she asks when HER Ferrari is ready to drive.
The Wizard already knows he's beaten but still puts up somewhat of a fight for his Ferrari.
@@_-0_x_-_p_0-_ Seriously? Next thing you'll tell me is that Santa Clause doesn't exist?
Time to take the carbs apart again. It's running poorly with several not hitting until the carbs get on the main jets.
You have some clogged low speed jets and likely more.
Agreed- that’s not sounding right
Yeah it's rough as arseholes.
It's going to be fantastic for you both when you can travel around in your own classic Ferrari!
A wonderful treat for a wonderful couple, Mr & Mrs Wizard!
Thanks for posting.
No offense, it still sounds like a Subaru with an exhaust leak.
Not on the revs
I was thinking the same thing! 🤣
So great! Love your patient explanation of the details...best design ever!
WOO HOO!!! I can't believe that you've done so much to get this car back to spec. What a tremendous labor of love!
Motor cycle cable oil might be of some help. I have saved old cables on old Toyota's by oiling them and working them. Usually was good for another 10 years! I just used what ever oil I had on hand back then usually 3in1 or Clock and Watch oil or Singer Sewing Machine Oil. I was often in different countries and had to work with what I had or could get locally!
Yes that dose work I make a funnel and stick it on top and put oil in it that way. Just hang it and let gravity do it's job.
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I think he said it was kinked. Oil won't fix it if that is the case.
Doesn't Musti1 have a tool he made for greasing these?
@@johnkashka803 yeah they are readily available from most motorcycle parts stores....cable lube.....works wonders!
Be nice to get Tavarish to give it a test run when it's finished. He drove it in Car Trek and complained the whole time. His comments after its rebuild would be interesting.
It is Wizard's car now. I doubt anyone other than Mr. and Mrs. Wizard will drive it while they own it.
No they wouldn't.
Great job Dave and Mike. Can't wait to see the finished product!!
Great work @Car Wizard ! I had a similar situation with a hard to find dash panel. The previous owner had drilled holes in it. I was able to cut circular plastic pieces from a similar material and epoxied those in the holes. Then it was just a matter of covering it with a matching material. Saved me hundreds of dollars and hours of searching on ebay. Maybe that would work in your case too? Cheers!
The plates with writing on them are called escutcheons.
Finally a youtuber got to the point they can get a Ferrari, but so grounded, humble, and sorting it themselves, great work Wizard
Great update. Car is coming along nicely. Great work piecing the interior back together. The placement of the relays and control unit for the ignition looks awful. The factory placed the ignition modules on my 308Gtsi in the drivers side end, floor, of that compartment. And covered it up. Suggest you do that.
The sound just doesn't come through the Mic, it sounds like a Beetle. Beautiful job guys. I love this build and I bet in person it sounds amazing.
weber downdrafts are commonly used on VWs so thats probably why you relate the two
@@dsruddell Proper airbox would get rid of the gulping sound so common with open Webers. Not a good sound for my taste.
I've actually have heard dune buggy's (vw) sound better with the straight up pipe...10x better in fact
Yep I was underwhelmed when the engine was fired up and thought 'Is it meant to sound like that?'
I have a 308 and a 74 beetle. They sound pretty similar irl too 😂
This GTB is worth fighting over. Well done!
Thanks for your content. Always enjoyable. Lucky to have Mike.
Incredible. I’d be envious if it wasn’t so obvious how much work this has been. Thank you for sharing this project.
Bicycle cable won't work for the heater. You need a stiff wire as it will be pulled AND pushed.
Need an old Shimano Positron setup with the solid cable. I have one in the cellar that I stripped off a Schwinn. LMK if you want it.:)
Bike cable works both ways
@@sugarnads The cable can only be pulled. The lever can pull it but can't push it back with any force. A stiff wire as they originally used can be pushed or pulled. If a spring-loaded mechanism was part of the system then a bike cable could work. But that's not the case here.
Stranded cable works both ways on a bike because it’s spring loaded one way and you pull the other way. It won’t be ideal I. This situation, but a solid cable (maybe an old school choke cable?) would work.
@@kraignadjkovic5494 The heater control wire for my VW Cabriolet is exactly what he needs. In fact the hood release uses the same stiff wire set up.
Sweet ride, can't wait for the first road test 😀
Great result, looking foward to seeing this on the road with lots of smiles
Keep the 308 videos coming! This is one of my most favorite cars you have ever had in your shop.
Surely one of the most beautiful cars ever.
Nice job as always - there's quite a difference when " it's done right ".
And if it isn't done right, it isn't done.
been waiting for this Wizard! loving watching the progress on this :)
Hello Wizard I watched your movie of the Ferrari, also regarding the wiring harness behind the radio.
Tip, loosen the ground wires there and make it stainless. You may get transition resistance there, it is near the fuse box!
Good luck, nice Ferrari!
Regards,
Willem
Well done, Wizard! One thing at a time.
The Car Wizards has the coolest walk on TH-cam! I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just walking around. Maybe if this post gets enough thumbs up The Car Wizards will make such a video!
Let's give a shout out to not only Magic Mike for putting in the legwork here, but also to Nick's Forza Ferrari for hooking Wizard up with not only parts but also e-mailing him after the fact giving him the heads-up on what additional parts he parts needs to have and what to do, that's great service after the sale and that's the kind of place that would get my business. Customer service is sorely lacking nowadays in many arenas, glad to see it's alive and well here.
Oh man, that panel looks SO much better. DREMEL TO THE RESCUE! Sounding great. Also wow Mrs. Wizard with that sick burn at the end. GOLD!!!
She alive! ALIVE!!!!!! Sounds amazing!!
you're like Bob Ross for cars, so calm and relaxed all the time.
And Grumplestiltsken the rest of the time.
well done sir, once again I am genuinely impressed by your skills, your patience and even your esthetic skills, wow.....
Sounds great, couldn't stop smiling! So happy for you!
16:10 is exactly the moment, where the car was transferred to Mrs. Car Wizard. 👍🤣
Woooooo! Let’s go! Been waiting for this forever
Bravo, Mrs. Wizard!!
Great to see this video on the 308. Looking forward to more on this project!
That engine sound reminds me of Herbie's (the love bug) engine note.
It still sounds a bit flat to me and the throttle response should be quicker. Free flowing exhaust and a jet kit should make a big difference.
Super cool. Thanks for the update. Next do an update on the Nissan Leaf!
Finnally, I have been waiting all summer for this! THANK YOU
There's a Air box for the 308 on ebay for 1600$. Ill try to send the link to u somehow.
8:34 if I’m remembering correctly from Bad Obsession Motorsport’s Project Binky, Pioneer made them a custom remote mount head unit for their stereo. I would imagine that the cost of this combined with finding a new location for the head unit would make this not worth it, but it does exist as an option.
The thing is: you only need a cellphone with a headphone jack. You can mount an amp anywhere and all you need on the dashboard is a place to clip your phone.
@@muskokamike127 that too, just thinking of a solution that looks like a normal aftermarket radio.
Edit: you don’t even need that, just a Bluetooth receiver and amp. No visible audio controls needed (similar to the 2020-present Morgan Plus-Four)
@@charlespletzke8311 Yeah the blu tooth would be "slick" but if you want cheap and cheerful an on off switch and a headphone plug running to the amp would suffice.
The factory radio died in my F150 and even at the wreckers they wanted $120 for one so I was thinking of that....but ended up buying a JVC double din for $69 with $12 for the adapter plug so I threw that in instead. The cheapest "decent" amp I could find was over $100.00.
Love the carbies :) Intake noise sounds fantastic
Absolutely phenomenal work Wizard!
The wizard always delivers!
Wizard, I'm sure someone would love to collaborate with you on either 3D printing or even CNC creating a carb hat and filter box for you!
I’m enjoying the banter between you and Mrs. Wizard keep up the good work👍.
Love this restoration.. great story
I'm so glad this car went to the wizard, someone that truly bring it back to its former glory and make it look so easy at the same time, can't wait to see more progress
Thats Epic Wizard,finally seeing this Ferrari it's gonna b a good 1!👍🌶👁👀👁💪💪💪💪👌👍
I love that when Magic Mike started the 308 and when you goosed the throttle the CC captioning says (MUSIC).
Such great progress considering what you had to start with. Mrs. Wizard must be loving how her car is turning out.
The Car Wizard has resurrected the passion and soul of the Rosso Corsa prancing horse 👍
That's £2 in the Jar. Pay up 🤑😉
Contact Stanceworks and see if he's got anything you can use on the interior.
The Wizard already said in a pervious video that he got some parts from him
@@j.d.8593
Really? Missed that. Thanks.
Right? I thought wiz knew... oh well
They were asking to much money.
*too
Wizard. Thank you for another wonderful video. The End part where you and Mrs. Wizard were discussing whose 308 it is was the best part. You 2 are wonderful together. ❤💖
Car Wizard you shuld thake a look at Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB it has the 80's look but the amenities of a modern car audio it's also low profile at the back
$10 stereo in a Ferrari!!! Awesome!
I know, there many better choices, but the real sound system is in the back.
@@JesusisJesus I got no problems with the stereo I used them until I found they make a Chinese stereo that has a built in phone holder, I paid $20 for one a few years ago the price has gone up since if you can find them, still super short for small spaces too, worth it for me.
“Sounds like someone I know” 😂😂
Sounds fantastic. Great job
When I was in high school (grad 1978!) I had a 1975 Fiat X1/9, which is the baby brother to the 308, same designer - Bertone' and same layout, except it had a 4 cylinder instead of a V8. I loved that car, I even split the headlight switch so I could raise and lower them one at a time, so the car could wink 😉 but had to sell it for various reasons. One of the ones I wished I had just hung onto...
Having Dual named as a cheap brand makes me sad, as when I was growing up it was a high-quality German audio brand. Same with Nakamichi. A Chinese company buys up the rights to a name and rides on its legacy while crapping on it.
My dual subwoofer with the built in amplifier sounds great and the dual radios that I have in 2 of my vehicles have performed flawlessly
I have a Dual head unit in my commuter car and I have not noticed any difference from my Kenwood that cost 3x more.
There still is a company named Dual GmbH making high end turntables.
Yup. I have a Dual 1009 turntable from the early 60's. Extremely well made, high quality thing.
@@VolkerHett My 1218 still works great.
Why not just fiberglass patch that mid panel and recover it?
I have that same radio in my RV, works great!
Awesome job on that beautiful cool car.
Capristo exhaust! Get Capristo exhaust!
last time I was this early, Wizard still had hair on top!
Awesome to see this getting finished!
I really love your videos regarding the 308. I realized why I got rid of mine. Repair and maintenance and transmission. Mrs. Wizard will keep you around just to keep it running. Good luck and have fun.
Guess I never knew what a 308 is supposed to sound like because that sounded like a Volkswagen bug 😆
It sounds like my air compressor at an idle.
I have that same radio in my old truck works pretty good.
Wow...really clean!
You should check out Iain Tyroll's channel Wizard.
He sets up carburettor's on Lambo's and Ferrari's using a length of rubber pipe and a screwdriver.
Tyrolls an exceptionally knowledgeable Gent . Big up!
Is it just me or is this motor misfiring?
@@SavedbyHim the carbs are way off on the idle circuits for a start. Far from balanced. Easy to Rev it up to make it sound ok but it's not under a load.
Mrs Wizard appreciates you getting HER car running.
very nice looking car. I appreciate you posting all this on youtube.
I used a very thin Kenwood Bluetooth radio in my 79 mustang. The main reason is weight, old radios had support structures behind the dash and most of these single din aftermarket radios tend to only rely on the strength of the 40yr old dash plastic.
Old, loud and with a stickshift.
Sounds like someone I know ... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
What my lawn mower sounds like a Ferrari? LOL just kidding.
I don't think it's running right tbh
Job well done Magic Mike and Co!
Sick burn from Mrs. Wizard at the end! Top marks!
When you are getting close to carburetor balance try listening to the intake air with a thin hose (sprinkler hose is good). Then you will be able to get it perfect.
The gauge is not nearly as “fine calibrated” as your ears.
Ian Tyrrell's Classic Workshop channel- he tunes Lamborghini 12 cylinder carbs exactly that way. Fascinating to watch and listen to him working on carbs the way you describe.
Alex Callas was going to add the same comment. 👍🏼
He has a long way to go before it's even close. Made me cringe.
Yes the old faithful method used by Iain Tyrrell is the way to do it properly, thats how I learned to do it on Aston Martin Triple SUs and Webers, E types, Lotus twin cams and Alfa Romeo etc back in the day, but that one sounds like there are other issues with the carbs anyway. Idle circuit and float levels for a start. Reving it up like that to make it sound good was hilarious. Especially when he said afterwards that it needed to be warmed up first.
Can’t wait to see it finished!
Driving through my little town, Winder Ga, my son and I saw a 308 parked in front of a bar n grill tonight. 👍 First time seeing one in person. He was very excited.
funny how im watching this video with the sound coming through one of those exact same head units dispite it being a cheap unit it actually sounds pretty decent bluetooth works pretty well with clear calls and audio this unit has been serving me now for 3 years no problems (used in a semi truck so gets alot of use) this unit is a great buy for the price
I'm sorry but I don't find that engine sounds nice at all, it reminds me of a small 2 stroke boat outboard engine at idle. I know it's a classic but that engine sound doesn't inspire me at all
Carbs are still way off and has the wrong exhaust. I cringed when I heard it, even more so when he was reving it up. Especially when he said it still needs more tuning and warming up first!