DeTomaso Mailing List: September 2000, Message #108

Charlotte,

Thanks for your kind words.

I hope Cory's right about the power. Your "stacks" may really help at
the high end (but may hurt at the low end). My HP estimates are based on
what the Cobra Hot Rodders are reporting, adjusted up for better
exhaust, no cats, power steering, etc. Surprisingly, custom Dyno chip
tuning is only good for 10-15 HP max.

When I started my project there was a raging debate about how much HP
that little engine (it's only 281 cu in) could make, that I was nuts for
spending all that $ for a smaller engine, etc., etc. I told 'em I really
didn't care. It was going to be way cooler than any Cleveland ever was.
Anyway, once you have it broken in, take it to your local DynoJet and
get us some #s. I'd like to have my cake and eat it too!!

Richard

kevcha@juno.com wrote:
> 
> Richard, my husband and I saw your website (on the POCA scrapbook) and I
> must say, you have done an incredible job on your car. We talked to Cory
> at length about the engine he is putting in my car. He said he can
> routinely get 380hp on a conventional Cobra engine. I think it has
> something to do with the "brain" (?) he uses and other "tricks of the
> trade". You would have to talk to Cory about the specifics. Cory has done
> a lot to my car, and as I said, beyond it being RED, I don't really
> understand the specifics.
> 
> regards, Charlotte
> 
> lost in Omaha
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Sincerely,
Richard Barkley

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Richard Barkley
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