Author Topic: 72 2.5 turbo pinto (Read 70988 times)

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #60 on:** December 27, 2005, 02:11:31 AM »

I ported the intake so that # 1 and # 4 cyl. will get the most volume.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #61 on:** December 27, 2005, 02:14:00 AM »

Here is a pic of the turbine shaft back from the balancer.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #62 on:** December 27, 2005, 02:18:14 AM »

Note the material ground off the impeller. Look at the "C" area.

DragonWagon · « **Reply #63 on:** December 27, 2005, 01:53:11 PM »

Wow, thats some amazing stuff Brad! When you're done, I'm sure it will be fast AND shiney!

Earlier in this thread you showed a pic of your bottom end/windage tray. It looks like the tray mounts directly to the crank retainers? Is this something unique to the aluminum block, or a modification you made? Racer Walsh carries a windage tray that bolts to their special crank bolts, which means you can't stud the bottom end and use their tray. They claim 10+ hp using the tray so it would be worth the $$ to have one I suppose.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #64 on:** December 27, 2005, 09:30:40 PM »

Quote from: DragonWagon on December 27, 2005, 01:53:11 PM

Wow, thats some amazing stuff Brad! When you're done, I'm sure it will be fast AND shiney!

Earlier in this thread you showed a pic of your bottom end/windage tray. It looks like the tray mounts directly to the crank retainers? Is this something unique to the aluminum block, or a modification you made? Racer Walsh carries a windage tray that bolts to their special crank bolts, which means you can't stud the bottom end and use their tray. They claim 10+ hp using the tray so it would be worth the $$ to have one I suppose.

The Block is a 94 Ranger cast Iron block. The Crank has an Esslinger stud kit and uses main cap straps with drilled and taped inserts in them to attach the windage tray. Yeah, the extra 10 hp is worth it for sure.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #65 on:** December 27, 2005, 09:42:28 PM »

Quote from: pintoguy76 on December 27, 2005, 06:31:37 PM

Any idea what kinda of horsepower a stock ranger 2.5 crankshaft will take? They make any 2.5 forged pistons? the pin location is bound to be different on the 2.3 and 2.5s, unless they useÂ shorter rod with the 2.5. In which case what kind of HP will the 2.5 rods take, and do they make aftermarket ones? This may be the wrong place to ask, but i dont know anyone else dealing with 2.5s and 2.3's

Actually, the Crank I am using is a stock ( polished and balanced ranger 2.5 crank. I have abused the bottom end to the tune of about 400 hp with no probblems. For pistons I am using JE Forged pistons with a 5.4 Rod. Crower makes about any rod you want.

DragonWagon · « **Reply #66 on:** December 28, 2005, 07:02:44 PM »

Quote from: turbopinto72 on December 27, 2005, 09:30:40 PM

The Block is a 94 Ranger cast Iron block. The Crank has an Esslinger stud kit and uses main cap straps with drilled and taped inserts in them to attach the windage tray. Yeah, the extra 10 hp is worth it for sure.

Ah, could of sworn it was cast aluminum looking at the pic

guess I need new glasses!

I'm in the process of tearing down an '86 turbo t-bird motor, and haven't quite decided if I want to keep the stock rod length (updated to Crower of course), 5.5 rods, or go for broke and swap the crank/pistons/rods for a 2.5 setup. My goal is a solid 300+ hp on pump gas. What's your opinion on street drivability/dependability between a turbo 2.3 with enough boost to meet this goal vs a 2.5 turbo with not as much boost needed.

I would guess that the 2.5 would have more lower rpm torque but cost a bit more to accomplish.
I'm trying to keep the cost within reason, but still trying to decide how much fun I'm willing to pay for.

Glassman · « **Reply #67 on:** December 28, 2005, 08:04:31 PM »

Nice!
I had forgotten all about this one.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #68 on:** January 02, 2006, 05:53:36 PM »

BTW if anyone is interested. My turbo is a T3/TO4B Hybrid special. It consists of the following. T3 turbine stage 3 wheel with a .63 A/r, and a TO4B compressor with a TO4E/super 60 trim wheel.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #69 on:** April 09, 2006, 10:54:06 PM »

Just thought I would post some pics of the latest stuff. I got the intake on and installed a small diverter in the plenum.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #70 on:** April 09, 2006, 10:55:10 PM »

Installed the radiator.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #71 on:** April 09, 2006, 10:56:09 PM »

Got the Weld wheels for the rear on.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #72 on:** April 09, 2006, 10:57:10 PM »

Made an crank case/valve cover breather.

pinto_351 · « **Reply #73 on:** April 19, 2006, 01:26:13 AM »

what size wheel/tire are those

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #74 on:** April 20, 2006, 10:25:46 PM »

That is a 15X7 wheel with a 255-70-15 tire.

pintoracer02 · « **Reply #75 on:** April 26, 2006, 07:20:46 AM »

Have you made any updates to the car? I really liked watching it progress. Id also like to see what kind of power it makes. Good looking car you did a real nice job on it so far. :hypno:

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #76 on:** May 21, 2006, 10:22:08 PM »

Update: I have the carb etc. done and mocked up. Here are the early pictures of how the sidedraft will look.

pintoracer02 · « **Reply #77 on:** May 22, 2006, 07:22:39 AM »

you are an awesome craftsman thanks for the update its looking good.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #78 on:** May 22, 2006, 10:38:37 PM »

Thanks for the comments. I don't have much time these days and I have been spreading it between the Green car and the Black car........

Pintony · « **Reply #79 on:** May 23, 2006, 07:13:48 AM »

Hello Turbopinto72,
Your 2.3 carb conversion is coming along nicely....
Keep us posted.
From Pintony

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #80 on:** July 08, 2006, 11:02:34 PM »

Tony, here is my carb conversion update. I blame it ALL on Jeff, because he is a BAD influence on me.

Srt · « **Reply #81 on:** July 15, 2006, 10:07:35 AM »

I worked at Ak Miller Garage back in the early 70's and built almost every single one of the Pangra cars that were built. (except for interior work and body work). At that time I had a '71 2.0 with the german 4spd trans, 3:55 rear gear, Continental 185/70-13 radials (nothing to chose from in those days!) and a 3" exhaust from the turbine outlet to the muffler at the rear. 1/4 mile times thru the muffler and never getting over 6500rpm and never getting out of 3rd gear:between 13.4's - 13.7's at 100 to 104 mph. I won a TON of street races with that thing. I wish at the time that I had available the technology of today.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #82 on:** July 15, 2006, 02:58:56 PM »

Quote from: srt on July 15, 2006, 10:07:35 AM

I worked at Ak Miller Garage back in the early 70's and built almost every single one of the Pangra cars that were built. (except for interior work and body work). At that time I had a '71 2.0 with the german 4spd trans, 3:55 rear gear, Continental 185/70-13 radials (nothing to chose from in those days!) and a 3" exhaust from the turbine outlet to the muffler at the rear. 1/4 mile times thru the muffler and never getting over 6500rpm and never getting out of 3rd gear:between 13.4's - 13.7's at 100 to 104 mph. I won a TON of street races with that thing. I wish at the time that I had available the technology of today.

We need to talk.......... ...

Pintony · « **Reply #83 on:** July 15, 2006, 04:35:22 PM »

Hey Brad,
I you get the chance to speek with SRT take good notes for me...
I'll be behind the GYM smoking cigarettes... cutting class....

From Pintony

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #84 on:** August 05, 2006, 12:01:09 AM »

I have a few update pics. Here is the final version of the TB adapter.

turbopinto72 · « **Reply #85 on:** August 05, 2006, 12:05:27 AM »

Just one more. I am working on the Megasquirt unit. I will be posting a full schematic of all the wiring it takes to set up a megasuirt EFI system and interface with Pinto wiring.

Srt · « **Reply #86 on:** August 05, 2006, 03:18:30 AM »

i am going to make it a point to get down SD way later this year I would really like to see your cars

Srt · « **Reply #87 on:** August 05, 2006, 01:38:02 PM »

Turbopinto72 check your e-mail. I have to go to work. I will be at work until 11pm

CHEAPRACER · « **Reply #88 on:** August 05, 2006, 10:37:42 PM »

May I ask why the throttle body is being used before the turbo instead of after? Just curious, I've never noticed one that way before.

stever · « **Reply #89 on:** September 22, 2006, 04:12:01 AM »

:wow: give us an update

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