DeTomaso Mailing List: November 2000, Message #69

In a message dated 11/2/00 2:29:22, Charlie.Mccall@haworth.com writes:

<< My seat-of-the-pants G-tech told me that my '72 with the recent rebuild 
would blow the GT5-S into the weeds. The numbers sort of back it up. These 
tests tell me that the motor isn't developing what it ought to, also. But 
after thinking about this yesterday, I think when I sell the '72 I'll 
probably go the stroker route for this car to get the kind of performance it 
ought to have... >>

>>>FWIW, extensive PCNC dyno testing has revealed that an L-model with an 
aluminume intake and a Holley but otherwise stock will generate about 230 
rear wheel horsies.  Your motor sounds a little wheezy, but is probably 
fairly close to when new.

Weak, in other words.

Fortunately for you, Ford horsepower is relatively cheap and easy to come by!

Mike