[DeTomaso] Engine Choices

[Will Kooiman]

I don't understand the LS swap, though.

I understand that it is a nice aluminum engine with plenty of cheap performance parts, but you need so many custom parts to make it fit a Pantera, it negates the benefits of going LS.

You could just as easily do a 351 Clevor or 351 Windsor, with or without EFI.  In the long run, it would be cheaper, and the HP is the same - i.e. depends on the build, not the brand.

And… an LS is a boring engine.  I could see doing a 392 or 426 Hemi.  I could see doing a Boss 429 or even a 2.3L Turbo.  I just don't see going LS.

On Jul 31, 2012, at 2:20 PM, SG wrote:

> MIchael, I too had considered the LS swap, have you seen the "SACC Restorations" site?  They have a Pantera with an LS engine in it, and sell a lot of the parts needed for the swap.
>  
>               Shaun Gibson
> 
> --- On Tue, 7/31/12, michael frazier <red3644 at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> From: michael frazier <red3644 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine Choices
> To: "pantera list" <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 1:21 PM
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> 
> 
> In my opinion, once the original Cleveland is out of the car all bets are off.  I've been thinking seriously about a swap
> to an LS engine.  LS6, LS7, LS3?  There are several of these out there already and I'd like to see more details if
> anybody has them.
> Thanks,
> Michael Frazier
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