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Gary Kadrmas · 07-09-07, 09:27 PM

Alan,

I had a 72 Panera back in 1979-80. I never had a problem with the ZF. I shifted slow, and applied the power slowly. A ZF was never intended to be shifted like a top loader 4 speed. And anyone that attempts to power shift a ZF, should be prepared to have an expensive lesson ahead of himself.

When I talked to Jim this last weekend, he never mentioned anthing about high horsepower/ZF failures. Watching him drive his car out on the track, it appears he is not affraid to put the power down, but the sounds coming from his GT40 sure suggest he is applying power in a progressive way to protect his hardware.

I am sure more folks on the forum will chime in to add to this issue.

07-09-07, 09:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gary Kadrmas Gary Kadrmas Silver Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon, USA GT40: Not yet, but so Posts: 712 Rep Power: 13	Re: Lynn Miner's SPF GT40 Visits the Portland Historics Alan, I had a 72 Panera back in 1979-80. I never had a problem with the ZF. I shifted slow, and applied the power slowly. A ZF was never intended to be shifted like a top loader 4 speed. And anyone that attempts to power shift a ZF, should be prepared to have an expensive lesson ahead of himself. When I talked to Jim this last weekend, he never mentioned anthing about high horsepower/ZF failures. Watching him drive his car out on the track, it appears he is not affraid to put the power down, but the sounds coming from his GT40 sure suggest he is applying power in a progressive way to protect his hardware. I am sure more folks on the forum will chime in to add to this issue. __________________ Gary Kadrmas ___________________ Owner of CSX-2075 for over 30 years, and wanting a GT40 for over 20 years