Wondering what people run, from raidiator to tires. Looking to find what's an advantage and whats problematic. This is a very broad topic but may be interesting. Guess I'll start with my daily driver:
Car: '77 wagon
Radiator: Stock w/ electric fan on 185 on 175 off relay
Motor: '80 2.3 with roller cam, esslinger adjustable pully
Intake: Sheffield D42E9425A with port and polish and
Carb: Weber dgv 32/36 5a
Exhaust: Hooker p/n 6703, with exhaust holes on block pluged, 1 5/8 the rest
Clutch: Centerforce 8.5 dual friction
Trans: T-5 world class
Axle/diff: 8.8 w/ 3.89 gears
Shocks: Koni 550lb?
FlamingRiver rack and pinion
Subframe conectors to keep it tight
Wheels: Summit Star series 15x4 1.75 b/s front- 15x8 4.25 b/s rear
Tires: Goodyear 155 80 front Falken 215 60 rear
and a leaky valve cover gasket :(
Very low geared but snappy.
Mine's boring! My '73 has stock 2.0 and 4-speed manual transmission. I have gone through three differential pans! :( and the girl has astroturf over her faded carpet! My '74 is pretty much all original with 2.3 and 3-speed (I think C4) transmission. She does sport a new timing belt, water pump, plugs, plug wires,... ;D Both have 13 inch tires and stock hubcaps ('73 deluxe, '74 dog-dish and beauty rings).
1975 Mercury bobcat wagon:
Tires rear are 245/60/r14 i think
Front are 195/70/r13
Engine is as of now a stock 2.8l with 425k on it.
Transplant motor is a S/C 3.8 out of a 1996 Thunderbird Just need to get a trans for it
Car: '73 wagon
Radiator: Later model Pinto stock 20" w/ electric fan
Motor: '88 2.3 Turbo Coupe with roller cam
Intake: Stock (turbo/injection)
Carb: Stock injectors and F350 fuel pump
Exhaust: Stock Turbo Coupe - extension after muffler out rear of car
Clutch: Stock Turbo Coupe
Trans: T-5 world class
Axle/diff: 8", 3:00
Shocks: Unknown gas
Wheels: Depends - currently Mustang II 13," Optional 5 spoke 15" aluminum
Tires: Currently 175-70-13's Future 205-60-13" OR 195-60-15"
Lots of fabrication for a rather clean install.
Car: '72 Runabout
Radiator: Whopping huge custom aluminum with a Porsche electric fan
Motor: 1969 302 with ported and polished 5.0 heads and a lumpy roller cam
Intake: Edelbrock 7121
Carb: Holley 650 double pumper w/ no choke, K&N X-Flow aircleaner
Exhaust: Hooker headers with x pipe into Flowmaster 40's
Clutch: Yup...got one, thanks
Trans: T-5
Axle/diff: Ford 8 inch with 4.11 posi
Shocks: Four of 'em. Pretty sure KYB made those.
10 point roll cage
Wheels: Centerline AutoDrags 15x7 (I also have a set of 15x4 pizza cutter fronts when I want 'em)
Tires: Inadequate... ( front are some generic 225/50 15s and rears are Mickey Thompson Drag Radials in 235/60 15)
Department of Overkill: NOS Cheater nitrous plate system. Currently jetted for 70hp, but I have jets all the way to 250
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: entropy on February 06, 2010, 03:39:15 AM
Car: '72 Runabout
Radiator: Whopping huge custom aluminum with a Porsche electric fan
Motor: 1968 289 with ported and polished 5.0 heads and a lumpy roller cam
Intake: Edelbrock 7121
Carb: Holley 650 doublepumper w/ no choke
Exhaust: Hooker headers with x pipe into Flowmaster 40's
Clutch: Yup...got one, thanks
Trans: T-5
Axle/diff: Ford 8 inch with 4.11 posi
Shocks: Four of 'em
8 point rollcage
Wheels: Centerline AutoDrags 15x7 (I also have a set of 15x4 fronts when I want 'em)
Tires: Inadequate... ( front are some generic 225/50 15s and rears are Mickey Thompson Drag Radials in 235/60 15)
Just like Bluepinto's cars, my 1972 sedan is pretty much stock. 1600 cc/4 spd combo. Still riding on stock 13 inch whitewalls with dog dish/beauty rings. 76000 allegedly actual miles (considering the way it runs, I'm a believer).
Dwayne :smile:
73 trunk model 2.0 nice cam carb has been jeted its in paint shop now i posted pics weld wheels back is 15 by 10 front is 15 by 3 and a half have all new rubbers for doors trunk hood all new seat headliner carpet dashcover waitin too put back together
She`s 2.3 auto all stock
1978 hatch / calypso coral orange
sbf. 8.2 deck 323 cid. / afr 205s head / solid roller .760+ lift
super vic.intake. 1000 cfm carb
griffin rad / csr remote water pump
hooker super comp headers 3 inch exh.
c4 trans / 6200 stall conv.
stock suspension / slapper bars / 8.50 chassis cert
8 inch 5.43 gear
155/80-15 fronts / 275/60-15 d/r
weld drag lites
what was i thinkin !! :lost:
Mine's pretty much stock... ::)
It wont be under the hood, but rather, behind the drivers seat!!
this is a Caddy 500 cu. in. with a TH425 transaxle that will be installed in the rear of this Pinto Wagon.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/TorinoStyle2/Pintowagon001.jpg)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/TorinoStyle2/Pintowagon002.jpg)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/TorinoStyle2/S3010497.jpg)
Quote from: 71pintoracer on February 09, 2010, 07:14:50 PM
Mine's pretty much stock... ::)
Yeah... sure it is! :lol:
Dwayne :smile:
78 Sedan - Stock motor other than the .024 overbore during the rebuild, 92 Mustang roller camshaft, EGR valve removed, K&N air filter, catalytic converter has been hollowed out and a Mustang II clutch cable w/adjuster tube now in use (the Pinto style cables kept tearing through the firewall).
(http://www.fordpinto.com/gallery/1/3847-100210030823.jpeg)
73 Wagon - Stock 2.0 motor. Not just stock, but all original parts to! All I have changed are electrical components, U-joints, belts and it got a new muffler and flange gasket yesterday! :)
(http://www.fordpinto.com/gallery/1/3847-100210030959.jpeg)
Mine is still under construction but this is where it is at and I will include what is getting done this year.
Car: 75 runabout
Radiator: Stock w/ electric fan on 185 on 165 off relay
Motor: '85 2.3 t-bird turbo long block with clean up porting and a roller cam, adjustable pully
Intake: Offy dual port that has been modified. :look:
Carb: throttle body EFI
Exhaust: Ranger header to a 2 1/2 collector and 2 1/2 exhaust back to a turbo muffler. Actually it is mostly at 2" at the bends not mandrel bends
Clutch: nope all gone
Trans: C3 with quarterstick shifter
Axle/diff: Mustang II 8" 4:10 gears with posi
Shocks: new
2" dropped front spindles.
Subframe conectors along with a 6 point roll bar w/ swing out door bars
Wheels: Centerlines satin finish
Tires: Big and littles. no sense listing sizes as I am sure it is going to change but they are 15s all around.
Move along folks, nothing to see here.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/CurtisHensley/TurboToy085.jpg)
Quote from: 71pintoracer on February 09, 2010, 07:14:50 PM
Mine's pretty much stock... ::)
Hmmm thats funny Jimmy.
Mine has a griffen alum rad with dual electric fans
fresh 302 forged pistons thumper cam, Victor Jr alum heads hooker headers 780 holley carb
MSD dist, MSD ignition with soft touch and two step.
5spd trans with center force dual friction clutch and billit flywheel.
alum driveshaft, 8" rear with 462 gears and ladder bar suspension with coil over rear shocks.
20 gal aluminum fuel cell in the trunk with the battery front disc brakes, drum rear.
Drag lite wheels 15 by 7 on the front with 15 by 10 on the back
front tires 205/60/15 rear 26/12.50/15
and al dressed up in 71 pinto red, with new interior.
But other than this its all stock.
Quote from: Turbo Toy on February 10, 2010, 07:39:07 AM
Move along folks, nothing to see here.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/CurtisHensley/TurboToy085.jpg)
SWEEET
Would love to see a go at 1/4 mile with turbo toy and smallfryefarm. Maybe 1/8 mile
Quote from: Turbo Toy on February 10, 2010, 07:39:07 AM
Move along folks, nothing to see here.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/CurtisHensley/TurboToy085.jpg)
V8 slow it down huh?
Hmmm but, what about a Turbo V8?? Hmmm Hmmmm???
However i suppose theres only so much 2 tires can take!! LOL!
an all aluminum, OHC, 210ci, in-line 5 cyl
oh, wait, it's not a Pinto!
Quote from: pintowagon77 on February 12, 2010, 09:29:39 PM
Would love to see a go at 1/4 mile with turbo toy and smallfryefarm. Maybe 1/8 mile
I'm good for 6.61 at 103 in the eigth mile. Haven't had a chance to stretch it out in the quarter since we don't have any in my area. This little car is a BUNCH of fun on the street and still gets 17 MPG with the C4. I was getting 23 with the T5, but couldn't keep a clutch in it. I just picked up a 53 Henry J and I'm thinking about putting a 2.3T in it just for sh!ts and grins. In reality, it will most likely get a 331 inch Boss 302 with mechanical injection and a Doug Nash 5 speed. It's all about having fun.
71hotrodpinto-----I have to admit that the thought of a turbo V8 has crossed my mind many times and there is no doubt that it would kick my 2.3's butt. However, there is nothing quite like the look on the face of a guy when he realizes he has just had his butt handed to him by a 4 cylinder Pinto. :surprised:
Since everyone's going bigger, I'll be different with the SMALLEST engine in a pinto...1965 1500cc Kent Pre-cross flow engine from a Cortina that I'm using as a temp slave engine to sort everything out before the Lotus 1600cc twincam goes in. It takes a real man to admit you have the smallest one... :hypno: :lol:
71HANTO
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj72/71hanto/Pinto/DSC06043.jpg)
Quote from: Turbo Toy on February 13, 2010, 07:10:28 AM
71hotrodpinto-----I have to admit that the thought of a turbo V8 has crossed my mind many times and there is no doubt that it would kick my 2.3's butt. However, there is nothing quite like the look on the face of a guy when he realizes he has just had his butt handed to him by a 4 cylinder Pinto. :surprised:
Hehehe, youd hand me my butt also! (Id be lucky to pull down 13s with my combo as is). LOL! Just funnin wit ya. That is an awesome running machine!
However when i win the lotto, im gettin me a World Engine crate 460 all almunium. Hey its only $16,000
then id keep up with ya!!
(http://www.theengineshop.com/product_images/product_photo-xlarge_image-74.jpg)
Cant help it. Im a V8 Man. I tried the 4 banger thing once with the orginal engine. Now that i got 8, everythings great! LOL!
Quote from: pintowagon77 on February 12, 2010, 09:29:39 PM
Would love to see a go at 1/4 mile with turbo toy and smallfryefarm. Maybe 1/8 mile
Its always fun, not sure what my times are going to be, im very impressed with the little car, its far the fastet combo ive put together yet, but man let me tell you, Turbo toys car 6.61 103 mph in the 1/8 mile man that is freaking flying!!!!! i mean that is going to put alot of big boys on the trailer.
1978 Pinto Sedan (base, one step up from the Pony)
Stock 2.3, head has never been off
Stock Holley 5200 carb with electric choke
Stock 4 speed, clutch and 6.5 rear
14" American Racing Outlaw II (I think) rims
GM delco am/fm/8 track (well, I guess that doesn't affect how it runs, but it's fun!)
It's just a driver.
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Stock 78 2.3L, 153K+ miles, never rebuilt.
Original clutch (adjusted once). :o
Original tranny, all the way down to the oil. ::)
Original 6.5" diff (oil and cover gasket replaced at 100K miles).
Just how long will this thing run??? I promised to keep this car until it falls apart or I cannot keep up with the repairs. For over 20 years I've been waiting.........
Hmm OK,
Former IMSA RS Balanced blueprinted 2.0L , doweled crank , Esslinger Cam & Crank pulleys, 10:1 TRW flat top, Norris 4.50 lift 288 duration 108 degree cam. Weber 40 DCOE x 2 and Hooker Super Comp 4into 1 header. 4 Core radiator built from Pinto stock model. Mallory Unilite Distributor and Coil.
Clutch/ flywheel in transition to Tilton. 4 Speed Ford Hummer box close first- second ratio.
8 " Traction Lok equipped rear with 3:40 gears.
Front coils Mustang V8, rear leafs Chrysler. Competition M2 Front&Rear Sway bars
Panasport 13X7 all corners with racing slicks of various brands
No glass in doors, Lightened doors . No heater or ducting.
About 1900 lbs with Glass hatch & Windshield
Pintosopher... A Cone Killer and Twisty bits Horseman
80 currently stock 2.3 pace setter header egr. Block off c3 trans 13" stock wheels tiny tires... Parts aquired so far: Eaton M90, 9in rear, FMIC, Megasquirt ecu, 24lb injectors, f250 throttle body big block dual bore type...
Quote from: Pinto Pro on February 10, 2010, 12:32:15 AM
It wont be under the hood, but rather, behind the drivers seat!!
this is a Caddy 500 cu. in. with a TH425 transaxle that will be installed in the rear of this Pinto Wagon.
I had that idea too. Too much modification for my skills. Good luck with it, I look forward to seeing the results.
What's under my hood..... Spiders and spider webs lol.... as for the engine it's the stock 2.3 4 cylinder, recently rebuilt.
302 out of a mustangII , Here is the before pic from a few montsh ago.
Just added New edlebrock 61699 heads (direct bolt on cleveland aluminum heads for a 302 windsor, Boss baby!) New manifold, cam etc. She right now is a american racing headers getting a custom set made. Had to refab the shaker for the fourth time tog et it to fit the latest rebirth. Should be running around 400 hp when done, not bad for a street driver.
my 78 station is stock. 2.8 v6,c3 auto with 8 inch rearend 3.40:1 ratio. my 74 pinto station wagon is a stock 2.3 liter with c3 auto with 6.75 rearend 3.40:1 ratio. making changes to it.full electric choke,serpentine belt system, rerouted heater hoses,4 wheel disk brakes.4 speed trans, larger radiator.upgraded suspension.. hoping to add a 75 sedan into 2011.one just has to wait and see
73 Pinto 1600 4 speed - 42 miles per gallon
Original engine never rebuilt.
21% overdrive by using tall 15 inch tires, electric fan, electronic ignition with recurve, re-jeted carb (actually richer), cleaned up exhaust manifold passages, Mobil-1 & platinum plugs.
70 Pinto 2300 automatic (wifeys car) Terrible mileage & power :lol:
I need to pull the motor this summer and fix all the oil leaks. (namely rear main seal)
how about a 302 dart block 4.125 bore 8.2 in deck height
13.5 to 1 comp
world alllumium heads
tunnel ram with 2- 650 double pumper barry grant carbs
780 lift cam. ect.ect.
9.89 @ 135.60 mph qtr mile
6.27@110.50 1/8 mile