[DeTomaso] automotive related questions!

Paul - Home thedrol at pobox.com
Wed Dec 10 14:47:21 EST 2008


Thomas is correct.  But your thought is also correct it is based on 
firing order.  Every other cylinder should be in the same set

1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Groups to
1-7-6-4 and 3-2-5-8

Paul
#9270

Thomas Tornblom wrote:
> michael frazier skrev:
>> While sitting here doing my part to defend the western world and the Americam way, I started thinking about
>> 180 degree headers.....
>>  
>> First question:  What cylinders are grouped together in a 180 degree system for a Cleveland?  I started thinking about
>> firing order and sequencing and my head started hurting.  A huge enchilada lunch didn't help either. 
> 
> The mid 2 cylinders of each bank goes with the outer 2 of the opposite bank.
> 
>>  
>> Second question:  After looking at photos of GT-40s, Lolas, McLarens, Chapparals, etc, I noticed the Ford powered
>> vehicles used 180s while the Chevy powered ones did not (generally).  Any thoughts about that?  I asked about building
>> a set of Pantera headers like that awhile back.  You could run longer tubes, a crossover pipe, less connectors and simpler
>> build while still getting the zoomy racy look for those who go just for that.  Any thoughts on that one?
>>  
>>  
>> I think an LS6 or LS7 in a Pantera would be a fantastic combo.  Tons of power and torque from a very compact package.
>> The Ford modular engines are way to huge and complicated for my liking.  I don't know of many problems with the LS
>> family and you can make big horsepower cheaply.  I'd do it in a minute if I needed a new engine.  My C5 Vettes and Z06s
>> get 22-23 in the city and well over 30 mpg on the highway.  Long trips usually average about 30 mpg.  Economy car.
>>  
>> Michael
>> Gruppo Rompiculi Corsa   BBORR in April 2009
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