1987 Maserati Biturbo Si from North America - Comments

Almost nothing. The common misconception of unreliable biturbos doesn't seem to apply to me.

I will tell you what has gone wrong.

Needed brakes (common maintenance).

Broke the rear diff because I am an idiot. I decided to rip around a corner with waaay too much power, and wheelhopped. I have since fixed it.

I love this car. It makes me sick to hear all of the horrible myths that Biturbos are these horrible cars. Internet junkies and people who do not know a thing about Biturbos spread bad words. That is fine by me. Us true enthusiasts know better.

Fast - with the manual trans, shifting is great. This car really hauls.

Reliable - it's all about proper preventive maintenance, and driving the car properly.

Awesome handling - you wouldn't understand unless you drove one. Simple as that folks.

Sexy - like it or hate it. I love it.

I have a good amount of mods done to it, and everything holds together well with the MUCH added power.

Thunderbird T3 turbos, HKS intercooler (custom fitted) tial BOV, custom tubular manifolds, 3.5" custom turbo back exhausts, Paeco cams, 9:1 compression with forged rods, shot peened and cryoed diff internals. Spec clutch stg 4, 18psi, 650cc injectors, supra TT fuel pump, megasquirt ems system.

Porsche boxter calipers, and 13" rpi rotors.

Koni yellows, H&R sport springs, all poly bushings, front sway bar deleted.

Eagle F1 GSD3 265/45/16 rear

235/45/16 front

I had this car dynoed and tuned. It knocked down 464hp and 478ftlbs of torque. This was on pump gas, 12:1 Air/fuel ratios, and 90% IDC (injector duty cycles)

The trans, diff, driveshaft, everything has held together amazing. I race this car often at the local track. I even drag raced it a few times.

My best full weight pass was a 11.82@121mph, which is pretty good considering the car is nowhere near setup for drag use...

I love it. I wouldn't take a thing for my baby. If you are considering one, do it. Don't be fooled by all the common myths about Biturbos. You will not be upset.

The problem is, if you can't get past the looks, none of the other stuff matters. Frankly, the Biturbo looks like the Homer, the sports car designed by Homer Simpson, but without the tail fins.