quote:Originally posted by AJThree:
I would like to know what you have Forgotten over the years George. Dang
Thanks AJ, what a kind thing to write. I have to laugh, because I would like to know what I've forgotten as well!
I took a deep interest in the Cleveland engine back in the '70s because it was the power plant in my dream car. It was quite an exciting engine back in the '70s, as it made more bhp per cubic inch than any other American OHV V8. It would have dominated many forms of racing except the racing associations kept penalizing cars with Cleveland engines, with higher weight limits and/or restrictor plates. It has an amazing set of cylinder heads on it. It WAS the right engine for the Pantera, don't let anyone ever tell you differently.
Actually, the art of building performance engines continues to improve, change and develop. There are new things to learn constantly. I'm still learning. which is why I also hang out on the Cleveland Forum. I also read technical papers on a constant basis. There is just too much to know and keep track of. Technology is advancing at a very rapid pace.
Okay guys, I don't want to give this away too early. Which motor or car was the aluminum intake installed on; AND where was the iron intake cast?
George