Best Ford V8 (re)builder in the UK for De Tomaso Pantera GT5

[tch911]

The 351 Cleveland (Q-code) in my De Tomaso Pantera threw its pushrods last year and I am now looking at two options:

- Rebuild current engine
- Install a brand new Windsor (potentially stroked or bored) and rebuild current engine completely stock on engine stand.

Either way I am looking to build a strong, reliable, streetable engine with between 390 and 450 bhp. I am conversing with the company that looks after my car (reputable race prep on top-level classic Jags and Astons) and a UK engine builder (600 builds and no returns to date). Before I pull the trigger on one or the other I wondered whether people might be able to please give me their thoughts on any people that I should have spoken to.

Any tips on Ford engine builds or must do's very much appreciated.

Many thanks,

Tom

Edited by tch911 on Thursday 5th January 08:14

[kitcar paul]

hi,have you tried speaking to a chap called mike parsley who lives in portsmouth area, i havent spoken to him fom a few years but from what i can remember he is very clued up on pantera engines and has done lots of rebuilds for club members best of luck cheers paul

[redvictor]

Knight racing engines. 01327 871177. You need look no further..

[David Vizard]

Check this out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S30kMSjOURU

This guy is one of my protege's. Tied up the Mini Miglia championship in 2011 with I believe some 19 poles and 20 wins. worked with me on V8 R&D in California for about 6 months
David Vizard

[CrashTD]

David Vizard on his website said:

Win races by slowing down competitors

I know you are going to try and sell me course but please explain the general theory behind this. For all my qualifications and experience the best I can think of is some kind of aero configuration which would only work if you were at the front.

[wildoliver]

Roger Coates wouldn't be a bad first stop, he also has a Pantera which he's spent a lot on over the years.

If you do then say hello from Oliver.

[DutchWhizzMan]

CrashTD said:

I know you are going to try and sell me course but please explain the general theory behind this. For all my qualifications and experience the best I can think of is some kind of aero configuration which would only work if you were at the front.

Spreading rumors that a certain configuration doesn't work when it does, or the other way around. I believe mr. Vizard has a good anecdote about that from the seventies.

[Transmitter Man]

Tom,

You could do a lot worse than Kenny Coleman at EDA (Engine Data Analysis) in Castleford - bit of a trek for you, and me, but well worth it.

He recently dynoed my 408ci Cleveland engine for my De Tomaso.

He's far better with Fords than websites!: http://www.engine-data.co.uk/

He is a Ford V8 specialist and I have no hesitation in recommending him.

I'm also in central London. It would be nice to see the Pantera next time you're in town.

Phil

[richwinch2]

does anyone have the number for Mike parsley from Portsmouth who specialises in the 351 cleveland engine ??
please

[catman]

DutchWhizzMan said:

Spreading rumors that a certain configuration doesn't work when it does, or the other way around. I believe mr. Vizard has a good anecdote about that from the seventies.

I remember that! Very funny at the time. Hillman Avenger?