DeTomaso Mailing List: April 98, Message #5

John
    Jerry Pentaleri in Greenville SC built up an impressive Windsor for his
Pantera.  He owns a Tool and Die shop and made many impressive modifications
to the motor.  His phone # is in the POCA directory, and I know he loves to
talk Pantera motors.  He has always been generous with his time and
expertise with me.

I'd have to agree with Drew, If I were starting from scratch, the engine of
choice is a Windsor - Also you get a block with a far superior oiling
configuration.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Parsons <jonpars@earthlink.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list <detomaso@realbig.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: Windsor engine for the Pantera


>Louis Schlaudt wrote:
>>
>> I have been contemplating a new engine for my Pantera, and have been
>> considering a Windsor engine.  Any thoughts on this?
>>
>> Some benefits that I can see are:
>>
>> 1) Reduced weight - the Windsor weighs about 90 lbs. less,  and with
>> aluminum heads about 140 lbs less (I think).
>>
>> 2) The above should help in the handling department .
>>
>> 3) Greater parts availability.
>>
>> 4) Reduced cost - (aluminum heads complete are only about a grand)
>>
>> 5) Keeps the original motor stock and available for reinstallation if
>> desired
>> someday.
>>
>> I have several interesting articles on the 351W and the horsepower you
can
>> get from stroking it, using long rods in it etc.  One example is a "mild"
>> 10 to 1
>> 408ci stroker motor cranking out 543 Hp and 527 lbs-ft of torque.
>>
>> Anyone have any reasons I shouldn't consider this?
>>
>> What all is required to do this? I know you'd need headers and accessory
>> brackets.  What flywheel/clutch combo do you use?  Any other gotchas?
>>
>> Also - on the stroker motor - I know piston speed was brought up as a
>> potential
>> caveat.  How do you calculate this and what is too much?
>>
>> Anxiously awaiting opinions/ideas...
>>
>> Louis in Houston
>hi Louis,
>looks like you read the Sept92, Hot rod magazine article on Joe Shermans
>motor. Those sure are impressive numbers.
> He refers to a 260/270 duration cam as a"nonaggressive, step above a
>street grind" (I think thats wild for the street) but then his Dart iron
>heads flow 259cfm intake(@ .600lift)and 182cfm exhaust so looks like he
>needs that cam.
>I think he did a lot of other mods the article doesnt mention that you
>cant see. However you can see the custom headers (square from the
>flanges)in the main picture.
>I dont know anyone with this engine in a Pa*****, maybe someone else can
>help you!
>