Hey guys,
What engines bolt right into the 1971 through 1980 Pintos? For instance, can you bolt a 1988 Turbo Coupe 2.3L motor directly into a 1971 Pinto?
Who makes swap kits for bolting V-8's into Pintos. What headers are required?
Is there a website that has original specs on a 1971, 1972, 1973, or 1974 Pinto? I found weights on this site, but could not find all the specs... like length, width, horsepower ratings, gear ratios, etc.
Thanks,
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
Pinto/Capri/Mustang II
1971 (Pinto & Capri)
1.6 inline 4 - 75hp @ 5000 rpm, 96 lbs/ft @2800 rpm.
2.0 inline 4 - 100hp @ 5600 rpm, 120-125 lbs/ft @3600 rpm.
1972 (Pinto & Capri)
1.6 inline 4 - 64hp @ 4800 rpm, 82 lbs/ft @ 2800 rpm.
2.0 inline 4 - 100hp @ 5600 rpm, 120 lbs/ft @3600 rpm.
2.6 V6 - 107hp @ 4800 rpm, 130 lbs/ft @ 3400 rpm. Carburetion: Holly 5200/Weber 32/36 DFAV. (Capri only).
1973 (Pinto & Capri)
1.6 inline 4 - 64hp @ 4800 rpm, 82lbs/ft @ 2800 rpm.
2.0 inline 4 - 93hp @ 5500 rpm, ? lbs/ft @ ? rpm.
2.6 V6 - 107hp @ 4800 rpm, 130 lbs/ft @ 3400 rpm. Carburetion: Holly 5200/Weber 32/36 DFAV. (Capri only).
1974 (Pinto, Capri, Mustang II)
1.6 inline 4
2.0 inline 4 - 80hp 98 lbs/ft@ 3000 rpm.
2.3 inline 4 - 88hp
2.6 discontinued
2.8 - V6 105hp @ 4800 rpm, 140 lbs/ft @ 3200 RPM. Carburetion: Holly 5200/Weber 32/36 DFAV, or Motorcraft 2150. (Capri, Mustang II).
1975 (Pinto, Capri, Mustang II)
1.6 discontinued?
2.0 discontinued?
2.3 - inline 4: 85-88hp @ 5000rpm, 116 lbs/ft @ 2600 rpm.
2.8 - V6 97-109hp @ 4400-4800 rpm, 140-146 lbs/ft @ 3000 rpm. Carburetion: Motorcraft 2150.
302 V8 - 140hp @ 4000 rpm (Mustang II).
1976 (Pinto, Capri, Mustang II)
2.3 inline 4 - 88-92hp @ 5000rpm, 116 lbs/ft @ 2600 rpm.
2.8 V6 - 103-109hp @ 4800 rpm, 140-146 lbs/ft @ 3000 rpm. Carburetion: Motorcraft 2150.
302 V8 - 140hp @ 4000 rpm (Mustang II).
1977 (Pinto, Capri, Mustang II)
2.3 inline 4 - 92hp @ 5,000 rpm
2.8 V6 - 105-109hp @ 4400-4800 rpm, 140-146 lbs/ft @ 3000 rpm. Carburetion: Motorcraft 2700VV Variable Venturi.
302 V8 - 134-139hp @ 4000 rpm (Mustang II).
1978 (Pinto, Mustang II)
2.3 inline 4 - 88hp @ 4800 rpm.
2.8 V6 - 105-109hp @ 4400-4800 rpm, 140-146 lbs/ft @ 3000 rpm. Carburetion: Motorcraft 2700VV Variable Venturi.
302 V8 - 134-139hp @ 4000 rpm (Mustang II).
1979 (Pinto, Mustang II)
2.3 inline 4 - 88hp @ 4800 rpm.
2.8-V6 105-109hp @ 4400-4800 rpm. Carburetion: Motorcraft 2700VV Variable Venturi.
302 V8 - 140hp @ 4000 rpm (Mustang II).
Special Editions:
Capri 1600 Plus 50.
1.6 inline 4 - 125hp @ 6000 rpm, 121 lbs/ft @ 5100 rpm, 11:1 compression ratio. Carburetion: Dual Weber 40 DCOE.
in a 71-73, the 2.0 and 1.6 bolt right in. They changed the engine compartment a little in 74 with the intro of the 2.3. any engine that was in a 74 and up pinto or identical car (2.3, 2.8, 302) will bolt right in with the right motor mounts. The 2.3 and later engines found in 74's and up wont go into a 71 without cutting out the old motor mounts and welding in the later style mounts. Also, when putting a 2.3 or 2.8 in a 71-73 pinto, the engine compartment is shorter (unless i'm just crazy) but for the 2.3, the radiator can be used in the stock location, assuming you dont run a mechanical fan. The bolts on the water pump pully clear the radiator by about 1/4th of an inch. For a 2.8 in the early style pintos, I moved the radiator on the other side of the front support. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I've had the original 1.6 in my pinto, i swaped to a 74 2.3, and then to an 82 2.8L from a ranger. Just let me know if you need anything.