So I am in the middle of my 2.5 / T5 build for my Pinto and I am at a point where I need some help.
The motor that is going into the car is a 2.5 Stroker motor from a Ranger, with a hydrolic-lifter (non-roller rocker) head. The motor has been bored .030 over, and the pistons replaced with flat-tops to get a little higher compression. I will be using an Esslinger street cam and adjustable timing pulleys. I will be using a Schoenfeld header and running 2 1/2" pipe all the way back. Behind the motor will be a Centerforce dual friction clutch and a T5 from a 2.3l Mustang so I have the proper gear ratios.
The head is currently at a shop being put on a flow-bench and ported, and the head was decked a little to get a little higher compression as well, so that is being done as well to help power.
My questions come to the ignition and carb / intake.
Currently, I was planning on running an Offenhauser intake, with a Holley 390 4-barrel carb, and the factory ignition. I read someplace (cant rebember where), that an MSD distributor would not fit under the Offenhauser intake. Can anybody confirm this? I know I would need the MSD box as well, and that's not an issue.
I was wondering if this choice of parts would be ideal for this motor. Would I be better off with a 2-barrel carb and a different intake? I really like the looks of the individual Weber carbs, but that set-up is way too expensive for me.
Can anybody give some advice on which direction I should go? If a 2-barrel will only be a marginal increase in power, I will just use the stuff I have. However, if we are talking a large percent increase, it may be worth it.
And no, please don't suggest a turbo / V8 for more power LOL
EDIT: Forgot to add that I am swapping out the 3.00's in the rear end for a Posi unit with 3.55's. Rear end is a Ford 8" from a Mustang II.