Hello Pantera fan community
My name is Andreas Imhoff and since 2003 I own my 72 Pantera. I needed about 4 years for the restoration.
Now I want to overhaul the original engine. Until today I drive with a crate engine, which I bought at that time.
My goal is to have a powerful, durable but still drivable in normal road use, which I want to drive with my LeMans transmission with 3.77 ratio.
I want to use the best components available on the market. I have already read a lot on the internet and am therefore uncertain which way to go with which components. I hope for advice from the professionals here in the forum. Thanks in advance already now!
The engine to be overhauled has the following components, it is an original 351CJ engine, which has not been drilled out yet.
Engine block with 4-fold screwed crankshaft mounts
4V cylinder heads
Edelbrock Performer intake manifold
Mind train exhaust system
The following components I am currently driving, these can be used for the new engine if necessary, but this is not necessary, so I have a complete replacement engine, which I can sell completely after the successful project.
Aussie 2V closed chamber heads #ARDIAE
MSD ignition 6AL
MSD Pro-Billet Small Diameter Distributor PN8577
Carburetor Street Avenger 670 cfm
Aluminium oil pan from Pantera Performance Colorado
Now I come to my question - Which concrete components can you recommend and which basics do I have to consider to get a good engine? Which combination of components should I use for my purpose?
Thanks a lot
Andreas