quote:Originally posted by vyprgt2:
As I recall, the 4100 was phased out in 1967 and superseded by the 4300. Other than 289 hipo in 1967, the only later cars that received 4100's were police cars- I think, anyway.
so, wouldn't almost all Mangustas, except the first ones, have 4300s? If Denis's theory about DeT and 289s is right, then all but a handful of cars at most would have 4300s.
Wild speculation here, but maybe DeTomaso designed the Mangusta with 289 and 4100 in mind and when 4300 came along it wouldn't fit due to jack shaft and so he put them in "backwards"?.
1046, 1108 and 1126 provide somewhat compelling evidence as they are overall mostly original cars -
Doug, thanks for posting these scans. They are great
I think that is reasonable speculation, yes.
Since almost all of the Mangustas apparently were for the US market, I would think DT didn't want to touch the engines. They were already designed to comply with the then current EPA and California emissions regulations.
Reversing the carbs seems the simplest solution to clearing the existing jack shaft. Speculation on my part of course.
I enjoyed looking at that article again. Hadn't seen it since the mid '70s.
I'm glad it was helpful to you.
I like these cars too and these discussions I think are helpful in finding accurate information. I have never seen anyone attempt to document Mangusta details before?
That's why I participate in them. Not to bust 'em on DennisC.
I did find this though http://www.mangustainternational.com/