Greetings all,
Every once in awhile, (when the rain has me penned in!) I postulate the optimal baseline Pinto for Sporty driving. (This could also equate to the Ultimate Starbucks ride! 8))
Using the KISS theory:
2.0 or 2.3L 4 cylinder, V6 2.8L
No EFI
Carburetion : twin side drafts or 4 bbl - Size dependant on engine build
Headers, and free flowing exhaust
Suspension : Lowering springs, rate dependant on customer taste
Sway bars front and rear
Koni or other adjustable shocks
Panhard rod or Watts linkage
traction links for axle tramp
Transmission: 4 speed Quaife Rocket Box or 5spd t-5 ,t-9
Rear Axle: 8" ford with your choice of LSD
Wheels: 13X7 or 13X8 wheels offset to each end of car (Yeah I know ,limited tire selection,15's would be better, for the tire sizes alone. I'm a Old School Guy :smile:
Aero package: Hot pants: like Cookieboy's ride, or Boss Pinto!
This would equate to a ride that will keep up with the average stock sport compact and even outperform some with greater simplicity and great "classic car COOL!
The Sound this ride would make would have you turning off the stereo and Digging the orchestra under the hood.
How do I know this? Folks most of these suggestions are "MY RIDE"!
The IECO guys had it right 35 years ago... Whats OLD Is new and what's simple is timeless!
Save your Pinto , Save your freedom!
Pintosopher
you lost me at "carburetion". whats a side draft and 4 bbl??? hehe. you pretty much named my car also when i got it. well, minus the body kit. all that stuff is sitting in my shop, collecting dust for my next pinto project...13x7 libres included ;D
bob
Bob ,
I know you love boost, But we N/A guys can't stand the sound of our induction being "altered" . We like the sounds of 4 or 6 velocity stacks resonating a harmonious aural symphony at 7 Grand plus, and then finishing up with the crackle on the overrun and downshift.
Waste gates poppin' just ain't the same, But if I could develop a non-ECu V-tec type cam setup.... wouldn't need boost :smile:
Pintosopher
carbed dohc volvo headed lima may be fun....
bob
Let's See..
Carbed DOH canned Swedish LIMA Beans :lol: I have to know how this is Done..
Let's start a new Engine Thread..
First , let me warm up the CROCK pot :cheesy_n:
Pintospher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMsMHvGwb9w&feature=related
bob
Quote from: pintosopher on February 23, 2009, 11:38:58 AM
Greetings all,
Every once in awhile, (when the rain has me penned in!) I postulate the optimal baseline Pinto for Sporty driving. (This could also equate to the Ultimate Starbucks ride! 8))
Using the KISS theory:
2.0 or 2.3L 4 cylinder, V6 2.8L
No EFI
Carburetion : twin side drafts or 4 bbl - Size dependant on engine build
Headers, and free flowing exhaust
Suspension : Lowering springs, rate dependant on customer taste
Sway bars front and rear
Koni or other adjustable shocks
Panhard rod or Watts linkagedefinately traction links for axle tramp
Transmission: 4 speed Quaife Rocket Box or 5spd t-5 ,t-9
Rear Axle: 8" ford with your choice of LSD
Wheels: 13X7 or 13X8 wheels offset to each end of car (Yeah I know ,limited tire selection,15's would be better, for the tire sizes alone. I'm a Old School Guy :smile:same here and steel wheels with dog dishes
Aero package: Hot pants: like Cookieboy's ride, or Boss Pinto!
This would equate to a ride that will keep up with the average stock sport compact and even outperform some with greater simplicity and great "classic car COOL!
The Sound this ride would make would have you turning off the stereo and Digging the orchestra under the hood.
better than anything on the radio for sure How do I know this? Folks most of these suggestions are "MY RIDE"!
The IECO guys had it right 35 years ago... Whats OLD Is new and what's simple is timeless!
Save your Pinto , Save your freedom!
Pintosopher