[DeTomaso] Pantera Roller with V6 from 87 GN

[Julian Kift]

Using one of those little Buick V6's you could probably pack it in the front trunk and add a hood scoop, then run it through a C6 Corvette transmission/transaxle :>)
 
The ZF is a very compact package and is only around 9.2" from flywheel to center of drive shafts, even if you gain some forward movement with the V6 I don't think it will be enough for a conventional transmission with drive shaft and differential. IMO you are stuck with using a transaxle if you want to stay mid engined. Take a look at some of the racing transaxles popular in the off road world which can withstand a lot of abuse e.g Albins, X-TRAC, Quaife, modified Porsche etc. Automatic and sequential versions are available, but I doubt any manufacturer will rate for 1000 HP and none of the options will be under the ZF's $12K price tag, even a beefed up Porsche transaxle will set you back $15K done properly.
 
Julian
 
 
> From: guson at home.se
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:56:12 +0100
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera Roller with V6 from 87 GN
> 
> Clay,
> 
> Since you already have a Pantera at hand, take some measurements on the
> stock setup. Measure the distance (along the centerline of the car) from the
> output shafts on the ZF to where the bellhousing meets the engine block.
> This is what you have available for a converter bellhousing, automatic
> transmission, driveshaft and a differential housing. If your new engine is X
> shorter than a 351C, add X to the measurement you did before. My guess is
> that the trans with bellhousing alone is twice the distance you measured
> with the ZF.
> 
> Tomas
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
> [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of clay willmott
> Sent: den 26 december 2010 23:00
> To: List Pantera
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Pantera Roller with V6 from 87 GN
> 
> 
> I found a Pantera roller (No engine or trans) and I have an extra 87 Buick
> grand national complete drivetrain.
> I want to put a V6 turbo FI complete into a Pantera.
> 
> Any idea how to put an auto trans in so I can occasionally drag race the
> Pantera for street and strip. I do not wish to drag race a 12K ZF
> transmission as it will have over 1000 HP at a minimum at boost.
> I have a 71 push button and 87 GN race car in the garage to take
> measurements already.
> 
> I figured if I moved the engine forward since its a small V6 and used a very
> short drive shaft and single axle that could work but a short driveshaft
> seems like it would bind easily.
> I would like to use the half shafts and stock suspension.
> Can a rear end be placed end between the half shafts or is there some easier
> way I am missing?
> I have a good welder locally for the mounts/mods.
> 
> Thanks
> CW
> 
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