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Old 05-01-2005, 09:00 PM   #1
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Default For those trying to get more power out of the Pinto engine...

You might find these links particularly useful to download and print out, that is, if you havn't already seen them...

Mmmmm naturally-asperated 2 Litre, 4 cylinder, OHC Pinto, 8200 RPM, ~100 Rear wheel KW...

http://rs2000.mine.nu/site/home/esco...202-Dale-1.jpg
http://rs2000.mine.nu/site/home/esco...202-Dale-2.jpg
http://rs2000.mine.nu/site/home/esco...202-Dale-3.jpg

Enjoy! :eclipsee_
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Old 05-01-2005, 11:39 PM   #2
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mmm now that is saaawweeeettt
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Old 05-01-2005, 11:43 PM   #3
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The MaDDeSTMaN, you going to do something similar with your eskies??
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Old 06-01-2005, 12:02 AM   #4
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The MaDDeSTMaN, you going to do something similar with your eskies??
Not sure yet, probably just the basics to begin with, but with two of them to play with, I guess there isn't really much to stop me from going nuts on at least one of them... Asides, of course from the whole $$$ issue...

But yeah, I've posted those links because I thought a few other people around here might find them interesting and useful, as well as for my own reference. And I think a pinto setup like that in an Escort that weighs bugger all would be a hell of a lot of fun. :
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Old 06-01-2005, 08:59 AM   #5
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I have a book on the Ford Pinto engine called How to modify Fords 2.0L OHC Engine or something by David Vizard I think it is - I could be wrong, when I get home I'll check. It's incredibly detailed and useful for the Pinto engine on modifying it. I'm only borrowing it though and trying to chase down my own copy.

Thanks for the links! My Escort is going to need as much information as possible.

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Old 06-01-2005, 04:29 PM   #6
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I have a book on the Ford Pinto engine called How to modify Fords 2.0L OHC Engine or something by David Vizard I think it is - I could be wrong, when I get home I'll check. It's incredibly detailed and useful for the Pinto engine on modifying it. I'm only borrowing it though and trying to chase down my own copy.

Thanks for the links! My Escort is going to need as much information as possible.

Tim
No problem, I've got that book myself, so if anybody needs any particular information from it (just snippets really, I think scanning or typing out whole chapters might be stretching copyright law a bit too far) I can help.

I thought a few of us would find information on those links useful. I think it's better to learn from other peoples experiences when possible, particularly when it comes to the relatively expensive hobby that we have.

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Old 07-01-2005, 01:30 PM   #7
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hehehehe sweet! i wouldnt mind an eski with a 8200 rpm limit hehehehe

that will come in useful methinks cheers for that bro!

btw you know where to get that escort book from???
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Old 07-01-2005, 09:51 PM   #8
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hehehehe sweet! i wouldnt mind an eski with a 8200 rpm limit hehehehe

that will come in useful methinks cheers for that bro!

btw you know where to get that escort book from???
Any bookstore worth it's salt should be able to order it in, if your lucky, a book store specilising in technical books might even have it in stock - no harm in asking is there?
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Old 08-01-2005, 01:22 AM   #9
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i have a feeling that book is out of print. try pitstop bookshop in perth (look them up online). of all the places i have been , i havent come across a better car bookshop anywhere. if it is available, they will be able to get it for you.
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If that fails, there is always Ebay...
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I've kept my eye out for this book for a while and haven't had any luck so far, but haven't actively been looking for it, so I'll check out the places recommended!

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Old 08-01-2005, 11:42 PM   #12
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Also try Motor Book World in Burke Rd Camberwell (melb) and Wheels of Time in Dandenong. Both have second hand books in stock, and may have it.
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Old 13-01-2005, 11:59 AM   #13
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I had an eskie 2.0 @ similar spec to that less the EFI. It was good fun inc loads of rpms. 2.0 rev'd it's head off. Good little motor and cheap to build. I had triple valves springs though. My brother inlaw ended up killing the motor, as I sold the car on the condition I kept the elec fuel pump. Told him to buy an elec pump and he ran it too lean and detonating like a ***** with the stock mech pump!

I ended up with a HD 6cyl cortina clutch. Escort clutches never lasted very low. Usually about 1 week. 4.11 gears were fun.

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Old 27-01-2005, 09:55 PM   #14
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or do what i did get a mr2 supercharger 850 holley on it made 189hp at the wheels on a very old 2ltr with a worn cam that was untuned with a clutch slippin
on the road it left my 12 sec falcon for dead
next on the list new rings a cam with all its lobes and 10-12 psi instead of 6psi
the other problem is the 4 speeds keep breakin anyone got a shift kit for a c3 or a bellhousing for a c4 to 2ltr?
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Old 28-02-2005, 06:27 PM   #15
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An auto wouldn't fit in a manual tunnel. The auto tunnel is wider.

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