Author Topic: 1980 ford pinto 460 build (Read 14487 times)

460 Pinto · « **on:** May 04, 2011, 03:29:24 PM »

Whats up guys, gonna start a new thread to track and show my progress on my 460 pinto build, feel free to give pointers, but DO NOT criticize me. I am young, but have lots of fabricating exp.
Other than that, comments welcome!

I do need alot of things for the 460, I will post up specs later
but as for the frame, a 70' pinto was on it with a BBC so it shouldnt be much modifying to make the BBF fit. But as for the car I plan on cutting the uni-body frame rails out later this week.

Hopefully I can dyno the motor but I will keep posted on that. (hoping for 500hp)

As for what I am needing is info on how I will be able to shorten my 8.8 I got out of an explorer, ex.(shorter axles..).

NoForKin · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2011, 06:35:46 PM »

first thing i would do is get a 9in ford rear end under that pinto
500 hp needs some strength
NoForkin
9.89@135mph qtr mile
364ci

tinkerman73 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2011, 07:28:02 PM »

This sounds like a very interesting topic here! I would like to comment quickly. I sometimes think I know a lot. Then something simple stupid comes along and makes me appear dumb. Actually with my pinto, that has happened a couple of times already! LOL> I absolutly hae poor critism. However, I have learned that constructive critism in good taiste is much appreciated and very helpful! I have seen nothing but a great bunch of people on here that will help out when they can. So be patient and be willing to listen to them. Several of the members here have built Pintos and even drag race them. So I am sure they can help you get your project off of the ground (litterally) and hold up for you! I have gotten tired of seeing 302s in Pintos and know I will love to see a bigger ford in there! I would love to see someone put in a mill from a older gt500! LOL. Your 460 is not very far from that! Easily make it pump them out! A big motor like that I am sure would be much better to use a tube frame. But that is a exspense. After that, maybe a tube front end? I know making full welded on exstensions would minimally be required there! LOL. I cant wait to see you progress through this beast! Thanks.

460 Pinto · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2011, 08:44:34 PM »

I have a 8.8 I am going to shorten, I havent fully gotten the rear all put together in my head yet but the 8.8 will be fine for what I'm doing...

As for advice and help. That is exactly why I posted on this forum

first ? how dou you post pictures into the treads??

79prostreet · « **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2011, 08:47:16 PM »

That sure sounds like a fun project, I've been on my prostreet 79 crusing wagon for about a year and a half now. I'm setting a 351w in moved back 4'' and down 1 1/2'' and has been a interesting job. I have 2 x 3 framed the back half w/ 4 link & a narrowed 9'', 10 point cage. One thing I can tell you is that being able to fabricate will be a BIG plus, putting a motor like that is like putting 10# in a 5# bag. I have taken a lot of pic's maybe some would be of help, more than glad to help

460 Pinto · « **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2011, 08:55:40 PM »

thanks alot, I am currently trying to upload pics, not sure how this forum works yet..

tinkerman73 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2011, 03:47:22 AM »

The best way for pictures is to use a off site photo host like photo bucket or fotki. Once you have one of them its not hard. If you choose to use photo bucket, let me know. I can walk you through it.

flash041 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2011, 07:54:51 AM »

for posting pics to forum I create a seperate file on my computer and copy the pics I want to post to that file. Then I use Microsoft Office Picture Manager and compress them to "web photo" size then you can post them directly to forum.

460 Pinto · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2011, 07:59:10 AM »

I was going to see if it was less complicated, but I will update my old photoshop account I guess..lol

flash041 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2011, 08:06:30 AM »

I would look at any programs you already have on your computer.One might have a compress feature. All I know is Microsoft office, that I have , does.

460 Pinto · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2011, 08:17:44 AM »

This is before the project started

460 Pinto · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2011, 08:20:39 AM »

Taking all the doors off, int. and carpet out, getting ready to start marking where to cut. :devil:

460 Pinto · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2011, 08:22:37 AM »

P.S I am goin to use the mustang II susp. from the original car.

460 Pinto · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2011, 01:19:54 PM »

Quote from: 79prostreet on May 04, 2011, 08:47:16 PM

That sure sounds like a fun project, I've been on my prostreet 79 crusing wagon for about a year and a half now. I'm setting a 351w in moved back 4'' and down 1 1/2'' and has been a interesting job. I have 2 x 3 framed the back half w/ 4 link & a narrowed 9'', 10 point cage. One thing I can tell you is that being able to fabricate will be a BIG plus, putting a motor like that is like putting 10# in a 5# bag. I have taken a lot of pic's maybe some would be of help, more than glad to help

where are these pics, i would love to look at them...

79prostreet · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2011, 05:59:53 PM »

e-mail me and I'll send you some, vbees@ live.com Bud

460 Pinto · « **Reply #15 on:** May 07, 2011, 07:36:47 PM »

After the unibody drop. :amazed:

460 Pinto · « **Reply #16 on:** May 09, 2011, 05:19:04 PM »

Now I'm working on the rear floor, that susp. is a turd to cut out,
will keep posted on the last part of the floorboard drop..

vonkysmeed · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2011, 01:48:15 AM »

Good Luck. Looking at the engine, it is out of a 70 van. I have seen one in a pinto, but he firewall was pushed back to make it fit. Doing it your way may be better. Keep us posted.

460 Pinto · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2011, 11:54:15 AM »

I was told it was out of a lincoln mark III, either way its large... :surprised:

dholvrsn · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:00:04 PM »

The car is scary disassembled! :surprised:

Good luck in getting it back together! :angel:

460 Pinto · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2011, 04:04:57 PM »

oh I'm so ready, hopefully finish the floorboard tonight

460 Pinto · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2011, 03:50:11 PM »

havent posted my progress in awhile, I got the frame moved in and the body moved out of the way, I will work on tearing the motor down next week, so I can mock up the motor on the frame.

460 Pinto · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2011, 03:48:47 PM »

can anyone measure their pinto hatchback wheelbase center to center, I lost my measuement... :accident:

460 Pinto · « **Reply #23 on:** May 16, 2011, 08:35:37 PM »

holy crap I am extremely ahead of schedule!
Ill let you see for youself

I was going to cut more of the inside of the door jams, glad i didn't, I had to do some cutting but it slid right down the roll cage.. as for tomorrow I want to cut some of the trunk down to drop the rear down, the probably see how the tires fit with this 45.5 wide housing.

hoorah for me!! haha

460 Pinto · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2011, 08:37:44 PM »

oh and also tore the motor down today, found out the cam specs.

.554 lift
.292 duration
109 LSA

its gonna be a little choppy one lol

also the motor was remarkably clean so I cleaned some dirt and debris out and am now waiting on the gasket set.
here are some pics.