[DeTomaso] Newbie mod list.

Will Demelo wdemelo at cogeco.ca
Mon Sep 6 20:39:38 EDT 2010


Heavy duty thermostat

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net>
To: "'Will Demelo'" <wdemelo at cogeco.ca>; <michael at michaelshortt.com>
Cc: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 8:29 PM
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Newbie mod list.


> What is an HD Stat?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] 
> On
> Behalf Of Will Demelo
> Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 4:12 PM
> To: michael at michaelshortt.com
> Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Newbie mod list.
>
> I disagree with the MSD and tach adapter (even though I run one). They may
> be best for max performance but I would advise stockish guys to go with 
> the
> Ford Duraspark dist that can be purchased at any auto store.
> I disagree with the Fluidyne alum rad. Too many problems with leaks. I 
> have
> cooled 500+ strokers with brass rads (Hall sells a brass rad that Gary 
> would
> suggest over the alum) Add to the list:
> Porterfield RS4 street pads at ~$200
> Robertshaw HD stat ~$20(333-180, I beleive) I'll think of more....
> Will
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "michael at michaelshortt.com" <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
> To: "boyd casey" <boyd411 at gmail.com>
> Cc: <michael at michaelshortt.com>; "DeTomaso Forum" <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 6:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Newbie mod list.
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>
>> No use reinventing The wheel. Glad to know it has been done. Michael
>>
>> On Sep 6, 2010 6:40 PM, "boyd casey" <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> This is like an episode of the twilight zone!
>>> Boyd
>>>
>>> On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 6:04 PM, michael at michaelshortt.com <
>>> michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thought I would build a newbie mod list for folks who might be buying a
>>>> stockish Pantera. On the list Top 20 mods with instructions, pricing 
>>>> and
>>>> related costs. Any submissions would be appreciated, please be be
>>>> constructive if you disagree. In no particular order yet. A. Replace
>>>> fuse
>>>> box. B. Add MSD box and tach adapter. C. 17" wheels and updated tires.
>>>> D.
>>>> Dual sucker fans E. Fluidyne radiator. F. New belts and hoses. G. 10
>> quart
>>>> oil pan. H. 100 amp alternator. Please add to the list. Michael Shortt.
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