[DeTomaso] Comments about engine build welcome

[Christopher Kimball]

Thanks!
 
I'm in Washington State a bit South of Seattle.
 
Sincerely,
 
Chris



Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 07:24:04 -0800From: brent.stewart at yahoo.comSubject: Re: [DeTomaso] Comments about engine build welcomeTo: chrisvkimball at msn.com



Hi Chris, Thanks for posting the specs below. I'm looking to build virtually the exact engine you've outlined below, so i will be very interested in your updates. Also, i may have to get the name of that builder from you at some point.  where are you located?As for the intake, i think most people feel the Weiand or Funnelweb to be much better options than the Edelbrock intakes.  II found this that compares the Funnelweb to the Weiand - clearly funnelweb biased, but interesting...http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2001/04/funnelweb/index.shtmlOnly knock that i've read on the Funnelweb is that is more appropriate for higher RPM's (4500-8500)



From: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>To: Pantera List Serve <detomaso at realbig.com>Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 10:31:16 PMSubject: [DeTomaso] Comments about engine build welcomeDear respective, respected forum members,I'm having a new engine built or my 1972 Pre-L and would like the forum's comments before I begin the process.  I'm looking for a strong performing and reliable street engine that will also be used 1 or 2 times a year at the track (at most).  I'd love to have 450 horsepower, too!To come up with a plan, I've been working with a very good friend and fellow Pantera owner, as well as the gentleman who will be building the engine.  We've come up with what we think will work well, but would appreciate your input, too.  My main questions are:1)  Should I stay with the Edelbrock 2665 intake or would the 7564 RPM Air Gap be a better choice.  The builder thinks the Air Gap may be too tall and might not fit under the engine cover (although I have a cut-out already for a taller air cleaner) and that it may be more appropriate for racing than street use.2)  The cam is meant for 351 cu-in.  How should the cam specs be changed to better work with the 408 cu-in displacement?Here's the proposal so far:Block: Used 351C iron blockStroker Kit: Scat 9000 series 408 cu-in with cast crank, forged I-beam rods & forged dished pistons.Bore & Stroke: 4.030" x 4.00"Suggested RPM Limit: 6000Harmonic Dampener: SFI approved steel Pioneer 872027Timing Set:  Pro Gear true roller.Rings: Moly.Oil Pump:  Melling M-84A standard volumeOil Pump Driveshaft:  Hardened aftermarket versionOil Pan:  Armodos' 8qt with trap doors, crank scraper, windage baffle, clearance for 4" strokeRockers: Comp Cam Pro Magnum Chrome Moly 1.7Heads: Edelbrock aluminum. Compression Ratio: 10:1Intake manifold: Edelbrock Performer 2665  Dual Plane Cam & Lifter Kit: Comp Cams retro-fit CL32-431-8 hydraulic roller Cam Specs: 224int,224exh at .050 | 110 LSA | .566" lift at 1.7:1Roller Lifter Link Kit: 31-1000 Spider and lifter wrench setIgnition: MSD Ready-to-Run.Headers:  Mind Train Exhaust: ? (I'd like to find a Mind Train exhaust system to match the headers, but if that's not possible, what would be a good, alternate choice?)Clutch: Centerforce.Thanks for any help you can offer!Sincerely,Chris#3846_______________________________________________Detomaso Forum Managed by POCAArchive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/DeTomaso mailing listDeTomaso at list.realbig.comhttp://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso