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Title: Engine Swapping Question...
Post by: Muggs on July 13, 2008, 08:36:40 PM

I am currently racing a 1978 Pinto with a 2.3L engine (also 1978). Unfortunately, we crashed into a wall and bent the frame so badly that we won't be able to straighten it. The engine is still good, but we need to put it into another car that has a healthy frame.

Here's my question...

Will the 1978 engine fit in a Pinto frame manufactured in other years? If so, which manufacturing years are compatible?

Any help would be appreciated!

- Muggs

Title: Re: Engine Swapping Question...
Post by: Cookieboystoys on July 13, 2008, 11:57:37 PM

Quote from: Muggs on July 13, 2008, 08:36:40 PM
Here's my question...

Will the 1978 engine fit in a Pinto frame manufactured in other years? If so, which manufacturing years are compatible?

Any help would be appreciated!

- Muggs

1974 and up came with 2.3L option...

Title: Re: Engine Swapping Question...
Post by: Muggs on July 14, 2008, 06:03:42 PM

Thanks, Cookieboy!

Title: Re: Engine Swapping Question...
Post by: Cookieboystoys on July 14, 2008, 06:05:34 PM

Happy To Help ;D

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