I have a 2.3 turbo from a merkur in my vehicle with the stock pinto bell. My 8.5" clutch didn't last long so ordered a spec stage 2 clutch (9") and the pressure plate hits the inside of the bell before getting tight. What clutch are you guys running that works with the power of the turbo and within the stock pinto bell housing? Thanks, Jordan.

Actually to be precise Ford's dont have vin #'s assigned to the motor and trans or diff. there is therefore no such thing as a matching numbers Ford. As long as the casting codes on the block/cases are correct and match the vin/build sheet/ other available options and prerequisites, the engine matches the vin code and the cast date is prior to the production date of the car then the engine is considered correct for the car. If i blew up the original motor in my 69 and got another 69 block that was cast before the car was assembled it is technically a legit correct car. ( i Didn't blow it up but it did end up in a hot rod f150 for several years.)same goes for trans and rears.

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I know that there is a couple three nice Pintos in the Boise area.

Fred, is the King of Pinto parts for sure

Hello Idaho ,
    My wife and I have a 74 runabout. We restored it from bumper to bumper. We upgraded inside and out  . I 'v seen pinto car shows on line but they are just to far for a week end trip. I live in Forest Grove Oregon and Idaho is a doable trip. My email is lglenh@hotmail.com please put me on your mail list for shows, swaps and party . It is nice to see a pinto club in the north west. I am looking forward to see your email and hearing more about Idaho pinto club.

thanks
Les