The Ferrari 360 is one of the most straightforward Ferraris to convert from F1 to a gated manual, because the pedal box mounting is shared between F1 and manual cars. This guide walks through the main stages, with tips from owners who have documented their conversions. Exact steps vary by car, and every EPOXY54 kit comes with unlimited free install support until your conversion is done right.
Decide: gearbox in or out?
- Keep F1-type clutch fluid: the conversion can be done with the gearbox in place.
- Convert the clutch to brake fluid: the gearbox comes out so the throw-out bearing and F1 clutch parts can be changed. A good choice if the clutch is worn.
1. Strip the interior
Remove the undertray, centre console and F1 controls. You’ll need access to the tunnel for the shifter turret and cables.
2. Pedals and clutch master cylinder
The pedal mount is the same on F1 and manual 360s. F1 cars use a larger brake pedal and a spacer where the clutch pedal would be. One owner who documented his conversion on FerrariChat described fitting the clutch master cylinder as removing a blanking cap held by two bolts and fitting two studs. A clutch pedal position switch plugs in next to the brake switch wiring.
3. Shifter turret, lever and cables
Fit the gearbox turret, gated lever and shift cables. Check the gear lever bushing while you’re there: the same owner found his original bushing broken.
4. Gearbox work
If you’re taking the gearbox out, owners describe it as several hours of work with no hidden bolts. With it out:
- Remove the F1-only parts: the F1 clutch hydraulic line, throw-out bearing, clutch position sensor and related studs.
- The studs are held with thread locker, and owners have used heat to remove them.
- Watch the small hydraulic O-rings. Two look identical but have different part numbers, so match them by part number.
- It’s a good time to replace a worn gearbox top mount bush and the clutch.
5. Clutch line
Route the clutch line from the master cylinder back through the tunnel to the gearbox. Owners agree this is one of the most awkward parts of the job; one suggested draining the cooling system first to make room. Bleed the clutch with the correct fluid for your setup and never mix F1 fluid with brake fluid.
6. Set up the ECUs
The 360’s engine ECUs need to be set to a manual configuration. Owners have either reflashed their existing ECUs or fitted ECUs from a manual car. Remote coding guidance is included free with every EPOXY54 kit; hands-on coding is quoted separately.
7. Adjust and test
Align the lever in the gate, adjust the cables until every gear selects cleanly, set the clutch engagement, confirm the reverse lights work and road test. Recheck for leaks after the first drive.
How long does it take?
Around 40 hours of labour is a commonly reported figure for a 360 or F430 conversion, whether done by a first-time DIYer or a Ferrari shop.
DIY or shop?
If you’d rather not do it yourself, our Kit + Install option covers the full job in British Columbia for $23,990 USD total.
Related reading
- Ferrari 360 manual conversion guide
- 360 manual conversion cost breakdown
- Ferrari F430 manual conversion install guide