[TPR] 200 MPH AT silver State?

Sat Jun 1 19:00:07 PDT 2024

Try watching Peruto covering Make or Break stretch in 38 seconds.

On Sat, Jun 1, 2024, 6:57 PM David Carpenter via TPR <
tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:

> I always said:
> "At that speed, 'Brain Cells' actually WORK AGAINST YOU!!"
>
> 2,480 lb car & 800 hp certainly helped propel the car into the insane
> area!!
> It was WIDE & pushed a LOT of air. But that width & 12" wide Nascar slicks
> was perfect for my meager mental status!!
> I'VE LOVED Corners all my life!!!
>
> Dave Golder used to address people's questions the same way.
> "If you want to go faster, it's Easy!!  It just takes $$$$$!!!
> Best guess it takes a 100 HP to get 10 mph faster!!"
>
> He wasn't far from the truth!!
>
> Charlie had been making mods for years.  Still was short of the 200
> mark!!  He finally built an 'Aero nose' for the car....& that gave him the
> next 10+ mph!!!
> Not bad for a guy who spent his life well above the 'Sound Barrier' in
> fighters!!!  (Guarding the skies above YOU & brother Rick in Nam!!)
>
> DC
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* DENNIS ANTENUCCI
>
> PS helps if you are a little MAD!
>
> MD
>
> *From:* DENNIS ANTENUCCI <teampantera at yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:41:39 AM
> *To:* David C <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
>
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>
> Love reading that Dave…you did 200+ in your old M&M race car so your
> opinion on TPR always appreciated.
>
> There is so much happening up at elevation at Silver State. Add in all the
> other factors like wind and temp etc. And a 50 year old car with 500 HP
>
> Art Stephens and I both used Russ Fulps to build our stroker engines…he
> build his stroker engine with a higher 3.77 ring gear and taller (.655?)
> 5th gear OD like mine and and down at sea level on the OC toll road we both
> maxed out at 183 at WOT with similar 830cfm carbs with no air damn or
> ground affects. Up on course at Silver State with some ground affects the
> most I could tab out in max speed was 177 or about 6 mph  slower. That was
> with the big cow catcher air dam teched for 180 in Super Sport division.
> 200 Mph? No where even close to 200.
>
> Larry believed he did 200 MPH with a similar stroker as Art and I but he
> added many more aero mods to bottom of his Pantera. And a gurney lift on
> ass end…actually my old one off the burnt up Pantera!
> 🫣
>
> So debate or conversation continues on 200 MPH at Silver State in a
> Pantera. junior averaged 177 (?) with a race built 429ci. I recall that
> engine made 650 RWHP…and he said he could not tap out more then 185….it was
>  not the later tube framed pantera (replica?) like the later race pantera
> he crashed in 1987 when we were in Ely together. Only pantera thing about
> thst beast was his sugar scoop in back.
>
> My happy-place in my pantera since 2013 has been a 140-145 average. This
> year it may be less! Much less.
> Haha
>
> Keep the 200 MPH conversation alive! Someone with a TURBO in a pantera is
> gonna hit 200. Waiting for that to happen.
>
> MD, blind, death, and still thinking he is living forever!
>
> Ps ordering 200 MPH wheels and tires this month!
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 31, 2024, at 9:04 AM, David Carpenter via TPR <
> tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:
>
> 
> Ethanol / Carburetors: they have LOTS of seals gaskets.  Mostly designed
> 20 years before ethanol used 'on the street'!!!
> Very Wise to avoid!!
>
> Joel Hannig ran pure alcohol.  Used a FIFTY GALLON fuel cell because it
> used sooo much!!
>
> I ran 1,350 degrees on pyrometer in M&M car.  & got 3.5 mpg & could make
> one run on 20 gallon tank.
>
> Joel probably got 1.5 - 2 mpg.
>
> Jetting for fuel type, just as big as altitude.....or even more soo!!!
>
>
> DC
> ------------------------------
> *From:* DENNIS ANTENUCCI <teampantera at yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, May 31, 2024 9:52:53 AM
> *To:* Larry Stock <larrys at panteraparts.com>
> *Cc:* Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>; Chris Terp <
> chris at theseminargroup.net>; David Carpenter <davecarp80138 at outlook.com>;
> Team Racing <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [TPR] The Germans project
>
> Awesome!
> Great conversation.
> Thanks Larry!
>
> TGIF
>
> MD
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 31, 2024, at 8:44 AM, Larry Stock via TPR <
> tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:
>
> 
>
> I use ethanol free in anything with a carburetor. An Ethanol engine needs
> nearly twice the fuel flow as a gasoline engine, so as a rule of thumb, 10%
> ethanol will lean out the fuel burn about 5%, or you should put bigger fuel
> jets in to compensate.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> *From: *TPR <tpr-bounces at teampanteraracing.com> on behalf of Asa Jay
> Laughton via TPR <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
> *Reply-To: *Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
> *Date: *Friday, May 31, 2024 at 6:50 AM
> *To: *DENNIS ANTENUCCI <TEAMPANTERA at yahoo.com>
> *Cc: *Chris Terp <chris at theseminargroup.net>, David Carpenter <
> davecarp80138 at outlook.com>, Team Racing <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
> *Subject: *Re: [TPR] The Germans project
>
>
>
> You’ll see a third pump handle and hose at most gas stations in WA now.
> It’s blue and supposedly pumps ethanol free fuel at a premium price.  Is it
> worth it?  We’ve tried it and not seen any improvements in mileage or
> power.  I’ll stick to the highest octane I can get.
>
>
>
> Asa  Jay
>
>
>
> Sent via radio waves
>
>
>
> On May 30, 2024, at 19:57, DENNIS ANTENUCCI <TEAMPANTERA at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Chris,
>
> Methanol FREE?
>
> Is that possible in Washington?
>
> Am I mistaken that all gas sold had Methanol?
>
>
>
> MD
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
> On May 30, 2024, at 11:24 AM, Chris Terp via TPR <
> tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Asa, keep the car as long as you want.  Also I only use methanol free
> fuel, but it’s only 89 octane.
>
>
>
> *Christopher Terp*
>
> *The Seminar Group*
>
>
>
> *From:* TPR <tpr-bounces at teampanteraracing.com> *On Behalf Of *Mad Dog
> Antenucci via TPR
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 29, 2024 7:05 PM
> *To:* Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>; David Carpenter <
> davecarp80138 at outlook.com>
> *Cc:* Team Racing <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [TPR] The Germans project
>
>
>
>  Self Control for Asa?
>
> HAHAHA
>
>
>
> MD
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 06:46:36 AM PDT, David Carpenter <
> davecarp80138 at outlook.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> Never....I mean NEVER leave your car@ MY place with a Full Tank!!!
>
>
>
> That would be just foolish!!!!
>
>
>
> I can be trusted just soo far ya know!!!
>
> Asa may have better Self Control!!!
>
> 😅😂
>
>
>
> *"We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we will hang seperately!"*
>
> Benjamin Franklin, in regards to Unity & Strength in Declaration of
> Independence.
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* TPR <tpr-bounces at teampanteraracing.com> on behalf of Mad Dog
> Antenucci via TPR <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 29, 2024 7:12:46 AM
> *To:* Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
> *Cc:* Team Racing <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [TPR] The Germans project
>
>
>
> Well between Chris's and my Pantera don;t you already have too many?
>
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>
>
>
> MD
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 12:57:07 PM PDT, Asa Jay Laughton via TPR <
> tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> Only if someone loans me one.
>
> 😁😁
>
> Asa  Jay
>
>
>
> Sent via radio waves
>
>
>
>
> On May 28, 2024, at 11:31, DENNIS ANTENUCCI via TPR <
> tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:
>
> Hey Team,
> Peter-the-Germans major paint project photos update. Beautiful work Peter!!
>
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>
> I know Asa is wrenching on Chris’ pantera, and Gerry has a ZF that needs
> some work and Cory/rookie is ironing out electronics, and Lee has machine
> shop  finishing up work on his new engine and I am trying to sort out a
> wheel and tire order is anyone else out there planning to run a pantera in
> Sept.?
>
> Mark in the Z06
> JB in his C8
> Paul in his Viper
> Laurie in anything she wants 🫣
>
> Leaving anyone out here?
>
> Thanks
>
> MD
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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