[DeTomaso] Questions on 4v heads

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/24/10 19 45 17, spkorb at gmail.com writes:


> >From the numbers, it looks like Mike Drew has found a pretty good
> balance with a well engineered parts matched stroker. 
> 
>>>Don't credit me!   I just gave Dan the vision and he came up with all 
the ingredients!


> > I hope it is
> just as reliable as a stock-ish motor but I bet his gas mileage sucks.
> 
>>>It is actually BETTER than before.   I get about 18 mpg.   Remember, the 
engine makes so much torque, you hardly need to use any throttle to motor 
down the freeway, so my fuel flow is reduced.   Of course, when I want to get 
on it, which is a lot, the hammer goes down and the fuel flow skyrockets.


> >Of course, gas mileage is probably not on the priority list for
> Pantera owners ;)
> 
>>>Well, it is a consideration, but not a primary one. :>)

Mike