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This is a numbers matching Merak with a factory installed SS motor (as verified by the Maserati factory). A complete motor rebuild and mechanical restoration was performed by a noted specialist for the Merak, who has rebuilt more than 210 vintage Maserati V6 motors. Numerous performance upgrades were made as part of the mechanical restoration. Many of the upgrades also reduced weight (estimate more than 100 pounds of weight removed).
The restoration includes rebuilt Weber 44 DCNF carbs, new clutch, euro headers, stainless steel Larini performance exhaust system, new custom adjustable rear shocks and springs (original shocks/springs are included), new front shocks, new suspension bushings, new steering damper and tie rods, new tires, new hoses (including metal pipes from the motor to radiator), a Pertronix electronic ignition conversion, a lightweight/high torque starter, rebuilt headlight risers, rebuilt electric window motors, rebuilt brake calipers, recored radiator, and rebuilt radiator fans. The all new air conditioning system uses a new/more efficient and lighter rotary compressor, a new dryer, and all new A/C hoses. The transmission was opened and inspected before it was reinstalled.
The motor rebuild corrected all potential weak points for the Merak motor. Upgrades and improvements included installation of solid stainless steel exhaust valves (to replace original hollow/sodium filled exhaust valves), modern upgraded timing chains, a thicker oil pump drive shaft, and other improvements that specialists in this motor developed over the years. The LHM system (for the clutch, brakes, and headlight lifts) was also rebuilt.