DeTomaso Mailing List: July 99, Message #197

> Also, when did the installation of the boss engine cease? Is it possible
> to tell weather a Pantera was a boss car by its # or otherwise? 
> 
Boss installation never began so it never ceased.  Early Panteras were 
fitted quench head 4V's but that's it.  

> all pre-L's were boss cars
> 
No, they were standard issue quench 4V's with cast pistons and a weak cam.
72 to 74 models got the CJ cam, open chamber heads and dished pistons.

You can tell if you have quench or open chamber heads by checking the 
casting numbers.

Dan Jones