[DeTomaso] Fuel injection system and brakes question

[Kirby Schrader]

Charlie,

Yes, you are absolutely correct.

Kirby


> On Nov 3, 2015, at 13:14, Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ****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
>> 
>> 
> 
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