DeTomaso Mailing List: November 2000, Message #1

In a message dated 10/31/00 20:55:02, mp861@dandy.net writes:

<< I need advice regarding several modifications that I am planning on =
having done to my '73 L. =20
1.  What is the best chassis brace kit to use?  I saw one advertised by =
Hall and another by PPC in Ca.  Does it really stabilize the suspension, 

>>>Either one does a great job of stiffening up the chassis, of that there's 
no doubt.  Whether one is superior is a matter of opinion--I don't know.

>and can it be used in place of a removable crossmember when I replace my =
stock oil pan with a 10 qt?

>>>The PPC (California) kit uses a removable crossmember as an integral part 
of the rear chassis brace.  Dunno about Hall's kit.

>2.  Is there a difference in quality and cost between the Pantera East =
17" Campy look-alike wheels and the ones by Wilkinson?=20

>>>Quality is probably about equal.  Wilkinson's are fully polished, while 
the PE wheels have parts polished, and parts in a natural finish.  The PE 
wheels are less expensive.  Basically, there's nothing to choose from except 
style--they are visibly different from one another.  Figure out which one 
appeals to you more and go for it!

>3.  Does anyone have Pat Mical's phone #?

>>>You're the third person who I've answered that for today--Pat's phone must 
be ringing off the hook!

Well, it weren't hard to find!  Just picked up my POCA roster, and there it 
is:

(508) 649-3575 (H), (508) 256-3112 (W), PMical@patsauto.com, and check his 
website at www.patsauto.com

4.  What is the consensus on the 180 headers vs. the =
GTS/Mindtrain/Hedman types.  Do they give more HP or are they just more =
"showy"?  

>>>Any gains will probably so slight as to not be noticable.  For all 
practical purposes, t under the bumper?  

>>>Most are routed through the hole that USED to have your A/C condensor.

>Is there a small rear trunk =
that can be used with the 180's? >>

>>>Yes, if you build it yourself! :>)

Mike