[DeTomaso] IR-EFI PROGRESS REPORT - HOUSTON WE HAVE LIFT OFF !!!!

Göran Malmberg hemipanter at hemipanter.se
Tue Mar 18 03:20:34 EDT 2008


I am sure you will have the car to run great.  Expert people for each 
detail.
Would be interesting to hear what its like to drive then. Especially at low
speed and starting up. What is the runner size? And how do the mid and
high rpm range compare to your single plane ( if that is what you had)?
Regards
Goran


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mad Dog Antenucci" <teampantera at yahoo.com>
To: "Scott Couchman" <scottcouchman at yahoo.com>; "Pantera Forum" 
<detomaso at realbig.com>
Cc: <miketrusty at msn.com>; <ddrenske at murraycompany.com>; 
<falconsnest at msn.com>; <larrys at panteraparts.com>; 
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Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 2:18 AM
Subject: [DeTomaso] IR-EFI PROGRESS REPORT - HOUSTON WE HAVE LIFT OFF !!!!


> Dave-All,
>
>  Here's the IR-EFI progress report but first off Happy St. Paddy's Day to 
> all. . .Sorry for the late heads up. I started a new job today and was 
> buried in w-o-rrrrrrrrrrrr-k to pay for the Pantera habit. ;-]>
>
>  Yesterday, was a long day but a big thanks to Mike Trusty and Dick 
> Drenske's efforts we got er' done! Mike and Dick were the prime time 
> players, brain surgeons and master wrenches.  They got the new engine and 
> IR-EFI mapped, started and allowed me to drive the Pantera for a couple 20 
> minute test runs.  The overhauled 381ci Cleveland stroker feels solid and 
> strong. We (meaning them!) worked late on final adjustments...we will pull 
> the plugs next Saturday to inspect and Dick will make final tweeks to 
> elctromotive computer so I can get back on the road soon as Larry Stock 
> gives me a heads up on decklid. ;-0>
>
>  Mike Trusty's EFI system is just beautiful. I watched him do his what 
> appears to be voo-doo magic mapping the computer and debugging, syncing 
> the 8 throttle bodies and setting the initial tune on the engine. Larry 
> Kelsey took some photos which I will post to AJ to add to the TPR web site 
> in next couple days.
>
>  Watching Mike Trusty and Dick Drenske work together to get the pantera on 
> the road was a beautiful thing. As some of you know this IR-EFI thing has 
> been the  fantasy dream since the first time I think I saw the system on a 
> Pantera +/- '92 in Vegas at the Fun Rally. yea, it was an expensive 
> fantasy but one well worth waiting for.
>
>  Dick Drenske replaced every water, fuel and oil line and fitting and when 
> we fired the engine we didn't have a drop of oil or fuel or water on the 
> floor!!!   Dick had pressure tested all the new lines and fittings before 
> he installed them and he also R&R'd the engine, made all the EFI plumbing 
> and wiring mods and put up with my barking at him on a daily basis until 
> he was done during the last few months.
>
>  Mike Trusty flew all the way from Arkansas, arrived late Saturday night, 
> worked all day sunday and never once complained.  .  .okay he did complain 
> one time about the water and diet coke message I sent to the List but not 
> to him!....just kidding Mike!  You are DA MAN!
>
>  I also want to thank my other buds for their support. Most specifically 
> Russ Fulps for the engine overhaul and support. John "JB" Bentley, Erik 
> "one-shot-one-ill" Belter, Ken "Marine" Green and Big Bob Benson who ALL 
> donated parts and support through this process during the last 5 months. 
> Thanks Bro's...
>
>  Also a big thanks to Kelly Cofield who  busted his butt out in the 
> flatlands to machine the billet air filters and get them, the hardware and 
> the filters delivered to us on time this last week with little notice.
>
>  Larry 'the Falcon' Kelsey also showed up Sunday AM to hold my hand and 
> keep duct tape over my mouth, keep me out of Dick and Mike's way all day 
> long while they worked their butts off, so thank you again Larry for being 
> my best homo homey.  Even Scott offered to come by to poke me with a stick 
> but I gave him the wrong address...sorry Scotty...I couldn't handle the 
> having to entertain one more person!  ;-]>
>
>  I know I have forgot someone on the team as there have always been many 
> of you on and off the List who have supported my ORR efforts with advise 
> and encouragement during this long winter project....it could not of been 
> a better today so thanks again to everyone.
>
>  Mad Dawg Antenucci, Team Pantera Racing - Gruppo rompiculi Corsa
>  "If it was easy you'd do it."
>
>
> Scott Couchman <scottcouchman at yahoo.com> wrote:
>  Today is Mad Dawg's day to start his EFI engine......no news 
> yet....??????
>
>
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