1973 pantera
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I respectfully disagree with the above sentiment; I believe an engine of this era needs an oil of robust film strength and the fortification of a ZDDP additive like Chevron Delo 15w40.
Castrol Syntec 20w-50 for classic's and hotrods with the extra zink is worth looking at.
I remember when I used to bag groceries in my teens...one day I was carrying this rather distintive looking older gentlemen's groceries out to his car, expecting a Lexus or Cadillac to be his ride, when lo and behold I sight a beautiful Lamborghini looking thing...Guess what guy walks right up to the beast and I say "What is that?"...he was happy to tell me all about it..."I bought it brand new and no it's not a V12 but rather a mighty Cleveland..."
I remember watching him drive away...the sound of that Italian tuned V8 was better than anything I had ever heard...she was rather good-looking too I might add, bright yellow...
Anyways if I had a Pantera I would go with Amsoil AMO 10w40 it's got the right stuff!...
http://www.amsoil.com/dealer/techservicesbulletin/TSB_Flat_Tappet.pdf
The link is a white paper discussing flat-tappets and which Amsoil oils are recommended...
Also, Maxlife and the heavy duty diesel oils(HDEO's) would also be worth a look...
I remember watching him drive away...the sound of that Italian tuned V8 was better than anything I had ever heard...she was rather good-looking too I might add, bright yellow...
Anyways if I had a Pantera I would go with Amsoil AMO 10w40 it's got the right stuff!...
http://www.amsoil.com/dealer/techservicesbulletin/TSB_Flat_Tappet.pdf
The link is a white paper discussing flat-tappets and which Amsoil oils are recommended...
Also, Maxlife and the heavy duty diesel oils(HDEO's) would also be worth a look...
When that engine was designed and built the engineers had 10W40 or 10W30 in mind (10W40 preferred).
Unless you have had a hotter cam and or stiffer valve springs installed I would not be concerned with the lower level of ZDDP specified in many of today's passenger car oils.
My first preference would be 10W40, but if I wanted to experiment I would be inclined to try a high quality 5W40 or 0W40 full synthetic to take advantage of the development of oils that provide better lubrication during start-up and warm-up.
I enjoyed Panterias very much. I was a Lincoln/Mercury Tune-Up Tech in a dealership that sold a lot of them and I worked on them often. Changing plugs and points was quite an exercise. One bank of plugs came out best from below while the other bank best come out from above. I'm tall, 6'2", and still needed to stand on tip toes to access the distributor to replace and then adjust the dual points. Checking or setting the timing required removing the bulkhead behind the driver for access to the timing marks.
I invited the customer to go on a road test with me after finishing a tune-up on his Pantera and he accepted. During the road test a Corvette pulled up next to us. The customer spoke up and said "go ahead". I resisted the temptation.
They really are fun cars to drive.
Unless you have had a hotter cam and or stiffer valve springs installed I would not be concerned with the lower level of ZDDP specified in many of today's passenger car oils.
My first preference would be 10W40, but if I wanted to experiment I would be inclined to try a high quality 5W40 or 0W40 full synthetic to take advantage of the development of oils that provide better lubrication during start-up and warm-up.
I enjoyed Panterias very much. I was a Lincoln/Mercury Tune-Up Tech in a dealership that sold a lot of them and I worked on them often. Changing plugs and points was quite an exercise. One bank of plugs came out best from below while the other bank best come out from above. I'm tall, 6'2", and still needed to stand on tip toes to access the distributor to replace and then adjust the dual points. Checking or setting the timing required removing the bulkhead behind the driver for access to the timing marks.
I invited the customer to go on a road test with me after finishing a tune-up on his Pantera and he accepted. During the road test a Corvette pulled up next to us. The customer spoke up and said "go ahead". I resisted the temptation.
They really are fun cars to drive.
http://www.panteracars.com/mont2002a33.jpg
Gorgeous...I must say...this next one is a litte racy!...
http://www.panteraplace.com/club news/ICD 2001 7.jpg
Gorgeous...I must say...this next one is a litte racy!...
http://www.panteraplace.com/club news/ICD 2001 7.jpg
DeTomaso went to great lengths to keep up their supply of Clevos by buying them from Australia.
Ford Australia stupidly stopped making them, (and sticking them in falcon wagons.
http://www.geocities.com/falconfacts/falcon/xefalcon.html
Ford Australia stupidly stopped making them, (and sticking them in falcon wagons.
http://www.geocities.com/falconfacts/falcon/xefalcon.html
Delo 400 15w40 you won't find a better oil for your engine . The Cleveland is a killer engine A friend on mine has a Pantera . The car will scare anything on the road.
I love Panteras. I could never manage to keep it the garage though. I would have to drive it. Probably would need to do some track events. Sex would no longer be a necessity (except of course in the winter)
Amsoil 10-40. But then if you only put on 1500 miles a year, just about any 10-40 would do. Change once a year.
Amsoil 10-40. But then if you only put on 1500 miles a year, just about any 10-40 would do. Change once a year.
Amsoil for sure.
Amsoil ACD 10w30
Amsoil AMO 10W-40
Both will pump up fast, both offer killer protection. Neither are whimpy true SM or CJ-4 oils. I would use the ACD.
Amsoil ACD 10w30
Amsoil AMO 10W-40
Both will pump up fast, both offer killer protection. Neither are whimpy true SM or CJ-4 oils. I would use the ACD.
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