Tuning the Ferrari 348
Really hot tuning tips and advice.
Available in standard form with power of upto 320bhp (depending on the year), so this goes to show the tuning potential of the 348. From this you can increase the power from anywhere between 352bhp to 544bhp and this would take a lot more than just bolting on a massive exhaust and adding a go faster stripe.
For serious power hikes like this you would need to look at rebores, porting and polishing and add into the mix a hefty dose of forced induction.
The Car Tuning Guide suggest that if you have a lower powered version you should do an engine swap with a ’320bhp 348 Coupes’. There are some star performers in the 348 line up. With a few mods you will make yours a road scortcher rather than just a hot hatch.Car Tuning Guide have been impressed with the addition of stainless steel exhaust systems on the 348s , if you want to improve your top end go with an air induction filter. You should also get a better fuel pressure regulator such as those supplied by FSE
The Car Tuning Guide recommend that on the 348s , you get a fast road cam. Internal engine modifications that should be high up on your list would be polishing and porting the head.
The most powerful 348 Coupe in our database offers 320 bhp. From this you can increase the power from anywhere between 352 bhp to 544bhp with mods we have outlined above.
The forced induction 348s are around with some impressive Turbo and supercharger conversions being done. These give impressive power gains over standard but require a lot of effort to get working properly. If you have a turbo or supercharger get the intercooler uprated for even more power. The 348s come in various power levels right up to 320bhp. On a motorsport prepared 348 it is possible to achieve power figures of anywhere approaching 416bhp to 608bhp. But this sort of power requires some pretty heavy investment and a hell of a lot of engine work. . Many 348 owners improve the handling of their cars with slightly stiffer springs. Although lowering improves handling you should stick to a drop of 35mm.
We will have more detailed 348 modification guides in the near future. Please check the site regularly for updates.
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