[DeTomaso] Fuel injection system and brakes question

[Charles McCall]

****From what I've read, there should be no difference in sound between a 4bbl fuel injection system and a 4bbl carb. The people who have commented that the lope was tamed have all installed IR injection systems. I have to wonder if a Weber would do the same? The conclusion that I took was that individual runner design reduces the lopinesss

On Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 11:19 AM, Stephen <steve at snclocks.com> wrote:

> I switched over to MSD so I could get good cold-start and smooth idle.
> OK, engine has a moderate cam, so as smooth as I could get.  I also wanted
> the MSD computer to control the ignition timing.  Except for the challenge
> of getting good guidance on which cam designation to use in setting up the
> MSD (use street - mild and large are really bad) the system performed as
> advertised.
>
> Not exactly sure how an MSD 4 bbl (as in 4 butterflies) would change the
> sound of the engine.  Rather than get into a p'ing match, let's just say I
> don't understand.
>
> Brakes - I went with Pantera Perf suppled Wildwood, and kept the original
> rear brake calipers just for the e-brake service.  Given I don't drive my
> car at 99.99%, or at 70% either, I find the system very tractable and love
> the brakes.  Including the e-brake.
>
> Just my thought.  If you want to talk some, give me a call.
>
> Stephen Nelson
> 360-210-7295
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of Konrad
> Szwab
> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 7:48 AM
> To: DeTomaso Mail List <detomaso at poca.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Fuel injection system and brakes question
>
> Now that I have a bit of time to try to resurrect my poor '73 Pantera, I
> would like to ask for recommendations/sources for the following:
>
> 1. Fuel injection system for a '73 Cleveland. Recommended model and
> sources, pitfalls in installation. Is there a write up anywhere from
> someone who did the conversion ?
>
> 2. Brake rebuild kit. Sources, pitfalls ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Konrad
>
>