[DeTomaso] Asa Jay prep for SSC
Asa Jay Laughton
asajay at asajay.com
Sat Sep 8 00:50:59 EDT 2007
Alrighty then, we want to see me at SSC next September, here is the plan:
http://www.351c.info/SSC%20Pantera%20prep/
Email me directly (of via forum) with any and all suggestions. I'll add
them to the map and work on them as I have time.
Remember, the objective is to run as stock as possible. There will be
no engine work, no head work, no block work, etc. The ZF and clutch
will remain as-is, with the exception of gaskets, seals and
adjustments. All other recommended work for safety and reliability will
be performed.
Note there are many items I could use recommendations for, such as safe
driving attire, where to get certain parts, etc. Any and all donations
will be graciously accepted, ear-marked specifically for the Pantera and
might get your name on the car (temporarily).
Should I put a PayPal donation button on the site?
Thanks all,
Asa Jay
(slacker in training)
Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
1973 Pantera L 5533
[ASASCAT]
******************************
http://www.asajay.com
http://www.351c.info
Mad Dog Antenucci wrote:
> AJ says,
>
> " If not Sept 08 then perhaps the next" WTFO!
>
> 2009?!!! AJ your starting to sound like Mikey from 1991 to
> 2007.....all those action items you list are ALL can-do actions over
> this next weekend....If thats all you need I will personally GIVE YOU
> THE CASH.
>
>
>
> md
>
>
>
> */Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>/* wrote:
>
> Tires,
>
> Um, yea. That should be a trick. I certainly had not planned on
> running the ones currently on the Pantera. Which although new when I
> purchased it, now have a couple trips to Las Vegas and several
> years on
> them. If worse comes to worse, I can always buy four of the same
> times
> and get them on the wheels. If worse than that, I happen to have a
> spare set of Campy's on the Mach I, so I can match a set of rims
> to all
> be the same size. I'll keep taking all the advice I can get.
>
> Right now, I'm starting my list with things like:
> - Seat belts
> - Helmet
> - Tires
> - Brake Fluid Change
> - Brake pad inspection and replacement if necessary (Porterfield)
> - I've got the ball joints and a-arm bushings to put in
> - Wheel bearing inspection all around and replacement if necessary.
> - Inspect ZF for ring gear bolt safety wire, fix as necessary
> - Determine leak points on ZF and order gasket seals as necessary
> - Nomex driving suit, gloves, shoes? (whatever is required for the
> 100-115 classes)
> - Belts and hoses
> - New expansion tank and overflow tank (reroute overflow tube
> behind wheel)
> - Replace U-joints on the half-shafts
>
> I'm mapping all these things. I don't get out of school until next
> May
> and may not have enough time to get it all done for the Sept 08 race,
> but if not that one, perhaps the next.
>
> Asa Jay
>
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>
> & Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
>
> 1973 Pantera L 5533
> [ASASCAT]
>
> ******************************
> http://www.asajay.com
> http://www.351c.info
>
>
>
>
> MikeLDrew at aol.com wrote:
> > 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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