Author Topic: TURBO PINTO RUNNING!!!!! (Read 4826 times)

D.R.Ball · « **Reply #30 on:** June 15, 2012, 11:07:38 PM »

HiPopinto, all of the rubber parts you can buy from Steele Rubber including the window sweeps or check on eBay. And yes get rid of the Flowmaster...

HiPopinto · « **Reply #31 on:** June 16, 2012, 08:37:30 PM »

ok

Well the way i built it a muffler swap should be pretty easy!

I will give it a try

I am driving it more and feeling the car out if you know what I mean!

I have come to the conclusion that the 3.50 gears are probably a really nice choice

I do think my turbo may be a bit large when i finally get boost its an animal! but boost isnt on in full force (15 lbs or more) until 3500 rpm you are flying in 4th at 3500

If I put a .63 AR factory turbo i should have boost on lower rpm

Currently it has a .82 AR

Remember this is without the NOS as soon as you hit the button the game changes boost is immeadiate at all rpm levels

I will not mess with this until winter as I want to drive it and enjoy it all summer and early fall, but if i deicde to get the turbo rebuilt i would like it ready

Maybe my .63 with the bigger compressor housing off of the .82?

Any input would be awesome

Thanks again

Dave

racer99 · « **Reply #32 on:** June 16, 2012, 09:13:07 PM »

.48 or .63 without the gas with be
more enjoyable on the street.
Keep the .82 for on the jug as you
will need the increased a/r when you
hit the button.

HiPopinto · « **Reply #33 on:** June 18, 2012, 09:37:34 AM »

is the .48 bad with the manual? I know it will have boost quickly but will it choke it? Just thinking

Dave

racer99 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 18, 2012, 10:05:14 AM »

The .48 will be insta-spool and the .63 will
be a little later. I would go with the .63 on
a stick car.

HiPopinto · « **Reply #35 on:** June 21, 2012, 08:14:12 PM »

ok

so the .48 could possibly raise my exhaust gasses to the dangerous level for temp?

There is more science to these than just bolting stuff together

Again thanks for all the help

Hey on a seperate note if you guys are into other cars this is my other project!!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=666882&highlight=320+auburn

I have had the hots for these since I was a kid finally got around to starting on the project

Its cool also but as always pintos are my first love

My friends think I am sick with all these cars

I also have a 1973 Super Beetle convertible (wifes Car) and a 1931 ford 5 window coupe! Both are 100% original and in really nice shape

Thanks again

Dave

Srt · « **Reply #36 on:** June 22, 2012, 02:56:14 AM »

i am mimpressed with that Auburn project you have going on. keep me posted on that one please!

HiPopinto · « **Reply #37 on:** June 22, 2012, 08:23:55 AM »

SRT

I will keep you posted

The Auburn has been my dream car for years but even if I HAD 250k to just spend I would not buy a car!

Heck for 250 k I could buy 100 pintos in GREAT shape

I do have a question for you though

I have a Pangra front end I was debating putting on this pinto

Would you do it?

My Pinto needs paint, and I figured while it was at the shop maybe install the front end?

I have another Pinto on the radar It is also a 1980 totally stock clone twin to this car only Yellow with Black interior Manual steering brakes and trans

I was debating putting my 289 in that one, I built the 289 in 1992 it is a dual quad Holley on a Shelby repop intake 13.0 compression coupled to a Close ratio 4 speed

It too would be a slick ride but I have a bunch of projects going on I need to have the Auburn finished before I start another

That Auburn is a way off but it should be well worth it, That is the first Straight 8 I have ever messed with, Those are really cool engines

Let me know your thoughts on the Pangra front end

I may need to pick your brain on the head light assembly I am missing the lever to raise and lower, also looking for a pangra console if you know of any

I have a console from a piinto black which would match that other on the radar perfectly

Just rambling

Thanks

Dave

HiPopinto · « **Reply #38 on:** June 30, 2012, 06:56:37 AM »

Update all:

I just got a .63 AR Garrett off Ebay totally rebuilt just never ran!

It has a Larger compressor housing just as the .83 I have on there now, just a smaller hot side

The mounting on the exhaust flange is a little different, still 5 bolt just a little off of factory ford pattern.

I am going to try to so if I can redrill my exisitng downpipe flange and make it work for both, if not I will need to make new exhaust pipes on hot side.

This will make swapping between turbos a snap, but it may be wishful thinking!

The good thing is the compressor side is a match so cold side plumbing is AOK and a direct bolt up!

Thanks

Dave

HiPopinto · « **Reply #39 on:** July 30, 2012, 06:37:17 AM »

Ok guys dumb question

I am 6'3" tall and. An. Of get under this dash

Where do I find the flasher?

I have no turn signal on right side need to switch it out

Duh I am sorry about this

Any help would be great

Dave

racer99 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 30, 2012, 11:16:24 AM »

If the flasher is working on the other side,it isnt the problem.

Pinto5.0 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 30, 2012, 05:20:01 PM »

Losing a turn signal or brake light problems that aren't bulbs or the switch usually means the turn signal switch is bad. I had no brake lights or left turn signal on my '74 & it was a bad turn signal switch. Had a '69 Dart with issues & changed that switch & it solved the problem.

HiPopinto · « **Reply #42 on:** July 31, 2012, 08:10:09 PM »

ok i will try to locate a turn signal switch!

I plan to get the turbo on the car this winter really enjoying this thing!

Thanks

Dave

CHEAPRACER · « **Reply #43 on:** July 31, 2012, 11:48:44 PM »

I had the same problem. You have to remove the steering wheel and it's the plastic part that your turn signal lever screws into. You could have dirty contacts or the plastic may be broke. It's still available new but aftermarket.

D.R.Ball · « **Reply #44 on:** August 10, 2012, 01:16:39 PM »

The so called replacement part requires rivets for the switch. Just try EBay for the whole thing.....Note the switch was used for many years of Fords just ensure you do not get stick with the long wiring connector version....It will work but it's not the right part.

HiPopinto · « **Reply #45 on:** August 16, 2012, 09:39:15 PM »

Ok all update:

I just installed the small turbo!

Let's just say it is night and day!

This thing comes on strong 5 lbs at 1500 and in 4th I push the throttle and it gets to 10 lbs in no time flat

I think the small turbo was a great choice

One thing I can say is that you do feel it flatten out on the top end

With the nitrous it gets you there quick but it seems to just quit climbing which is fine for a street car!

I can see the big turbo will still be here but for the track!

I will keep you all posted

Dave

HiPopinto · « **Reply #46 on:** August 16, 2012, 10:03:29 PM »

Hey I forgot to ask if my Pangra front end will fit the 80 body with no major surgery

Any input?

Dave

HiPopinto · « **Reply #47 on:** December 09, 2012, 06:41:50 PM »

It has been a while but I am still modifying this car!

I recently bought a fully built C4 and torque converter

It features a full roller trans set up TIG welded torque converter with bearings in place of the bushing

It also is full manual with reverse manual body

Brian Knaub of BK tire broiler built this for me he really knows his stuff when it comes to these transmissions

It will go in right after Christmas I will keep you all posted

Dave

racer99 · « **Reply #48 on:** December 09, 2012, 06:53:59 PM »

You do realize you will need a 2.0 or 2.3 bell for the C4.
The 2.0 bell will need step dowels,the
There is another option but it is more work.

HiPopinto · « **Reply #49 on:** December 19, 2012, 06:36:17 PM »

Yes I do!! I have one already!
I had acustom torque converter built as well
One question is there anything I will need to just bolt this in?
I am going to pull the tranny I have in there shortly and get this up and in
I am hoping it helps I am pretty sure it will
Thanks again
Dave

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