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Panoz Esperante GTS

Panoz Esperante GTS

Panoz Esperante GTS

RVP – Reliability / Value / Performance

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Summary of Contents for Esperante GTS

Page 1: ...ral starting point we won t tell you how to set your suspension for individual events For fur ther information about race strategies suspension tuning car set ups and driving techniques we recommend t...

Page 2: ...PERFORMANCE RACING VEHICLE THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION AND OR RACING OF HIGH SPEED AND HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF SERIOUS PHYSICAL...

Page 3: ...UT OF REACH OF CHILDREN HOT COMPONENTS Engine and exhaust systems parts become very hot and remain hot for some time after the engine is run Wear insulated gloves or wait until the engine and exhaust...

Page 4: ...bed your pads You should bed the pads using the follow ing procedure 1 Drive the vehicle in an aggressive Sunday drive fashion no threshold braking for 3 4 laps 2 return to the pits and let the brakes...

Page 5: ...rs Magnaflow Mufflers Suspension Brakes Wheels Steering SUSPENSION F R Unequal length A Arm Penske single adjustable coil over shock absorbers Two position adjustable sway bar 1 25 dia Live axle locat...

Page 6: ...Page 6 Panoz Esperante GTS Panoz Esperante GTS Panoz Esperante GTS RVP Reliability Value Performance...

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Page 8: ...uld continue to check things while waiting for track time Be sure to check all torques specifically Header bolts 3 8 12 point wrench must check after first 4 sessions This should happen anytime that y...

Page 9: ...ng that looks out of place or not right plug wires electrical connections fluid levels etc G Check brake pads for thickness and wear charac teristics Check the rotors for heat cracks heat check cracks...

Page 10: ...lts 10 8 __________ Rotor Disc to Rotor Hat Brembo 60 in lbs 10 wheel __________ Rotor Hat to Hub Brembo 25 20 __________ Sway bar arm front 45 2 __________ Sway bar arm rear 23 2 __________ Steering...

Page 11: ...ight and angle E Once comfortable with seat location mark the seat so it s angle can be recreated outside the car F Remove seat boards and seat tray and recreate angle and height according to your mar...

Page 12: ...The Power to Reduce Friction Quaker State Recommended fill for the GTS Driver Feedback Driver Feedback at the Track 13 Crew Chief s Communication Responsibilities 13 Driver s Communication Responsibil...

Page 13: ...the driver s confidence by accepting their comments and making the necessary changes to make the driver more comfortable D The driver may have trouble communicating what the car is doing It s the cre...

Page 14: ...any preceding zone in the corner area you are addressing There is more information on this in the Suspension section of this manual Again whenever making any adjustment you must consider each corner a...

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Page 16: ...GTS Engine Tuning Guide General Information 17 Engine Tuning Guide 17 Throttle Linkage Adjustment 18 Tuning the Panoz GTS 20 Test Conditions 20 Carburetor Jetting 20 Changing Carburetor Jets 21 Jetti...

Page 17: ...and fuel delivery sys tem that comes with the GTS as it is delivered from the factory The jetting information will not apply to a carburetor that has been blue printed Be sure to fol low the jetting g...

Page 18: ...hile looking into the venturies if the secondary throttle blades don t open fully the secondary throttle linkage may need to be bent see Figure 2 note the bent rod unlike Figure 1 to accomplish wide o...

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Page 20: ...tion Timing 36 BTDC 4000 RPM best power with least advance Spark Plugs Motorcraft AGSF 32C Carb Testing was conducted with a stock Holley 4779C carb The choke assembly was removed but the airhorn was...

Page 21: ...jets C Replace with desired jets D Inspect float bowl gaskets for damage or excessive wear Replace as required E Re Install fuel bowl making sure accelerator pump operating lever is located under pum...

Page 22: ...t Kit part 510 36 181 Moroso Drain Cup float bowl part 710 65805 Mr Gasket Jet Driver part 720 8016 or Jet Tool Jet Driver part 710 62293 Carburetor Adjusting A Check for wide open throttle set pedal...

Page 23: ...e to the vacuum nipple 2 Warm engine up to operating temperature 3 If this is the first time that you have done this procedure or if it is a new carburetor turn the rear air bleed screws all the way i...

Page 24: ...80 80 78 78 77 77 76 76 74 74 90 90 88 88 86 86 85 85 83 83 82 82 80 80 79 79 84 84 82 82 81 81 79 79 78 78 76 76 74 74 73 73 89 89 87 87 86 86 84 84 82 82 81 81 79 79 78 78 83 83 81 81 80 80 78 78 7...

Page 25: ...85 85 84 84 82 82 81 81 79 79 78 78 77 77 83 83 82 82 80 80 79 79 77 77 76 76 74 74 73 73 86 86 85 85 83 83 82 82 80 80 79 79 77 77 76 76 82 82 81 81 79 79 78 78 76 76 75 75 74 74 73 73 85 85 84 84 82...

Page 26: ...86 84 84 83 83 81 81 80 80 78 78 77 77 76 76 80 80 78 78 77 77 76 76 74 74 73 73 71 71 71 71 85 85 83 83 82 82 80 80 79 79 77 77 76 76 75 75 79 79 78 78 76 76 75 75 73 73 72 72 71 71 70 70 84 84 83 8...

Page 27: ...ion of shell and terminal nut burnt spark plug wire and severe engine damage Avoid over torquing of the spark plug which will result in plug damage insulator can become loose and center electrode can...

Page 28: ...g In serious cases it may be necessary to decarbonize the combustion chamber before installing new spark plugs 13 Partially Melted Center Electrode A melted electrode with a white and or blistered ins...

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Page 30: ...e Performance The Power to Reduce Friction Quaker State Recommended fill for the GTS Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Schedule 31 Service Maintenance Intervals 32 Oil Change 33 Power Steering Fluid Le...

Page 31: ...Do not mix Brake pads and rotors Inspect after every run Shocks 40 hrs Shocks must be sent to Panoz Penske to be rebuilt and resealed Springs No service life has been determined Periodic inspection an...

Page 32: ...akes Bleed Brakes Caliper Rebuild Brake Pads Brake Rotors Driveline Engine Oil Filter Transmission Oil Differential Oil Power Steering Fluid Cooling System Filters Air Filter Crank Case Breather Diffe...

Page 33: ...ain plugs and reconnect lower oil cooler line G Fill oil filter with oil 3 4 1 full quart Install filter rub a thin film of oil over the filter gasket H Remove upper oil cooler line from oil remote fi...

Page 34: ...ts have 6 lines See the chart below for respective tensile strengths and torques Diameter Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 8 lubricated dry lubricated dry inches Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coars...

Page 35: ...iod of time and there is no movement on the temperature gauge feel the left driver s side of the radiator if it is cold turn the motor off and carefully open the cap on the radiator neck more than lik...

Page 36: ...nte GTS Panoz Esperante GTS RVP Reliability Value Performance The Power to Reduce Friction Quaker State Recommended fill for the GTS Engine Engine Removal 37 Engine Installation 37 Ignition Distributo...

Page 37: ...wn all of your Panoz Seal Numbers timing cover intake transmission and valve covers E Once the engine and transmission are set into place install the locknuts and washers onto the engine mounts F Inst...

Page 38: ...ON DISTRIBUTOR AND CAM GEAR If you have any questions or require additional information please call your local CSR or Panoz Auto Development Oil Line Routing FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR ENGINE it is impor...

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Page 40: ...rformance The Power to Reduce Friction Quaker State Recommended fill for the GTS Driveline Clutch Slave Free Play Adjustment 41 Clutch Pedal Adjustment 41 Quarter Master 42 Clutch Bellhousing Removal...

Page 41: ...bly It applies to you if you have the Quarter Master Aluminum Clutch and Flywheel Assembly and or an external clutch slave It is important to the life of your clutch that you install the clutch slave...

Page 42: ...jack Transmission jack if available 3 8 or 1 2 torque wrench Several extensions for the ratchets impacts Rubber mallet or dead blow hammer Screwdriver set Jack stands with a minimum rating of 2 tons...

Page 43: ...ey will hold the transmission in place so you can brace it Take the transmission jack and properly place it under the transmission and slowly raise the jack to support the transmission do not put a lo...

Page 44: ...ounting rod end as necessary for alignment and clearance between the rod and the bell housing through hole 30 Clutch fork should have 1 8 1 4 of fore and aft free play in it Jam nuts on clutch slave s...

Page 45: ...up 9 Install clutch rod ball behind clutch fork Install nut and jamb nut to slider rod 10 If not already done remove dzus fasteners and move dash out of the way 11 Loosen 1 2 bolt holding master cylin...

Page 46: ...o 1 2 bolts securing the shifter remote to the shifter 5 Remove the transmission tunnel 6 Remove the fill plug 7 Fill with 2 5 Quarts of Quaker State Full Synthetic 75W 90 GL 4 Differential Fluid Chan...

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Page 48: ...he Power to Reduce Friction Quaker State Recommended fill for the GTS Brake System Brake Bleed 49 Brake Pedal Assembly Balance Bar Adjustment 49 Bias Bar Set Up and Technical Notes 50 Setting Up the B...

Page 49: ...t cylinder is for the front brakes Note Clutch Master cylinder size is 1 rear master cylinder size is 1 front master cylinder is 7 8 Brake Pedal Assembly Balance Bar Adjustment Instructions This speci...

Page 50: ...hes though this is not critical What is critical is that this dimension whatever it may be is duplicated in the center to center distance of the clevises threaded onto the bias bar adjuster rod This i...

Page 51: ...ition This includes the Brembo supplied bushings their hardware and Brembo supplied hats 1 Brembo rotors are directional the curved cooling slots rotate clockwise to draw hot air out of the rotor With...

Page 52: ...racks that travel all the way to the edges should be noted Cracks that you can run you fingernail over and feel may need to be replaced Cracks that wrap over the top of the rotor and into the cooling...

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Page 54: ...ded fill for the GTS Body Section Body Panel Care Guide 55 Fastener Inspection 55 Replacing Body Panels 55 Repair 56 Paint Procedure 56 Surface Preparation 56 HVLP Equipment 56 Cleaning 56 Effects of...

Page 55: ...the assembly with rivets be sure to use the suggestions below Find a washer that has a smaller hole than the hole in the body panel Use the rivet on both the top and bot tom of the panel joint or mou...

Page 56: ...K Mix 4 1 2 DG D884 D870 18 C 65 F D887 D871 18 25 C 65 77 F D872 25 C 77 F D873 35 C 95 F L Pot life is 1 3 hours 20 C 68 F M Apply DG DirectGloss Color 2 normal coats 1 4 1 6 mm 0 7 bar 10PSI 3 4 b...

Page 57: ...REASER Beaver Research TURPENTINE WINDEX GLASS CLEANER ZEP FORMULA 50 diluted 1 4 w water ZEP FORMULA 50 undiluted 3M CITRUS BASE NATURAL 3M DESK 7 OFFICE CLEANER 3M SHARPSHOOTER Extra Strength 303 PR...

Page 58: ...PVC Foam Tape Polyken Duct Tape Polyolefin Foam Tape Polyurethane Foam Tape Scotch Brand 898 Reinforced Tape Surebond SB 430 Quick Tack Tape Thermoplastic Rubber Tape Velcro Brand Tape Vinyl Cloth Ta...

Page 59: ...H TILE MICROCLENE MURPHY HOUSE OIL SOAP DILUTED MURIATIC ACID 31 5 HCL OASIS 255 GLASS CLEANER OASIS 266 ALL PURPOSE OASIS 277 AIR FRESHENER OASIS 499 GERMICIDE OLD TYME LEMON OIL PPG DX 330 ACRYLIC C...

Page 60: ...eight 61 Shock Settings 61 Square Rear End Housing 61 Brake Bias 61 Sway Bar Adjustment 62 Controlling Under Stress 63 Going into a Corner 63 Exiting a Corner 64 Alignment 64 Shocks 65 Sway Bars 65 A...

Page 61: ...ll lead to a drive line vibration Obtaining more pinion angel can help improve traction as the pinion will tend to rise during acceleration Pinion angle must be set in the range of 3 5 Any less or any...

Page 62: ...t loading and unloading the wheels in a cornering situation Front A Front sway bar has two adjustments B It is best to have the driver in the car for this adjustment C Remove bolts from both sides of...

Page 63: ...y times More times than not it is related to bump steer Bump steer is refers to the amount of toe change that occurs as the wheel travels through the suspension limits By nature the GTS tends to toe i...

Page 64: ...g the rear sway bar makes the car too loose don t jump to the conclusion that you went the wrong way and move it back right away Consider adjusting the front sway bar to a stiffer setting to put a lit...

Page 65: ...with the spring to keep the tire on the track In com pression bump to help control the movement of the wheel and in rebound to help absorb the stored ener gy of the compressed spring Breaking down the...

Page 66: ...enough range to compensate Sometimes a spring change will bring a better balance to the damping values after the spring change If the spring shock combination was balanced the rule of thumb is a stiff...

Page 67: ...should be mounted to the rim dry if possible If you use a mounting lubricant DO NOT use lubricants that are not designed to get tacky Mount the tires with all the bar codes to the inside of the wheel...

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