[DeTomaso] Who is going to be at WOT long enough to needFancySchmantzy Race Oil? 6- PANTERA OIL

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/7/07 11 49 35, asajay at asajay.com writes:


> So what top end do you think I can really get to?  100, 105, 110?  
> From this post, it looks like I shouldn't expect too much.
> 

Asa Jay,

A stock Pantera in good shape will reach redline in 5th gear, given enough 
room to accelerate, which is 160 mph, give or take.

The real question is, what speeds do you expect the event organizers will 
allow you to run?   Or in fact will they even let you run at all?   Tires are the 
main issue; you will almost assuredly have to replace your tires before 
they'll let you near the place, and while speed-rated tires in appropriate sizes 
are available for both the front and rear, *matching* speed-rated tires aren't.  
 There's absolutely nothing wrong with running Kumhos in the back and 
Bridgestones in the front (or whatever) but the tire tech people are way, way 
overboard on this stuff.   You will probably have to come up with a plan, then sell 
it to them before you execute.   Get approval in advance for your chosen 
front/rear tire combo before you spend a dime on tires.

Once that's done, you're set.   A perfectly stock Pantera will happily run 
130 mph for hours on end--that's what they were built for, remember.   As you're 
not turning or braking much, even a stock oil pan is sufficient (although a 
proper Armando/Aviaid oil pan is always a good idea).

Good luck and have fun!

Mike


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