[DeTomaso] Engine Questions

[Mike Drew]

> On Apr 4, 2019, at 09:24, Richard Greenblum <richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
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>   I'm at it with questions again...are 351C flywheels 164 tooth?

>>>Yes. 

If you use a Fidanza flywheel they don’t countersink the pressure plate mounting bolts properly. That takes a few minutes with a drill press to resolve. 

I have a Fidanza flywheel on my striker and it’s great but there are definite trade offs. It lurches and bucks in traffic requiring clutch slipping. Simply not enough flywheel effect. If you are going to spend much time at low speeds or in traffic you might be happier with a stock flywheel. Plus you already have one so there is a cost savings there. 
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> 
> >  I'd like to know your experience/opinions on:
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>   Water Pumps--Flowkooler vs. Edelbrock

>>>Both are fine. Flowkooler made in China, Edelbrock 100% US made in Torrance CA. I use Edelbrock. 
> 
> >  Oil Pans--Aviaid vs. Armando (Mike explained they're basically the same
>   with Armando having come from Aviaid, but I thought there was some
>   concern with the pan rails on Aramandos at one time)

>>>They are identical. Both have issues because they start off using cheap Chinese stock pans as cores, then cut them apart to customize them. 
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> >  Does anyone have a stock timing pointer they're willing to sell, or is
>   this a prayer at a junkyard item?  Trying to avoid having to take it
>   off the engine in the car...
> 
> >>>I believe, but am not sure, that the Pantera pointer is Pantera-specific?  Others would know far more than I would about that. 

Mike


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