I'm new to this site, I have a 75 Pinto used for drag racing. Theres not alot of money in it but it's fun to drive and it does'nt usually brake. Has a 2.3 motor with a small SVO cam (hyd) balanced and I lightened the rods and cast pistons a little, 5 speed trans from a Mustang, 9" diff and alot of gear. 28x9x15 good years. Made the headers my self, run a best of 15.09/84 MPH running lean. I think there's alot more in it????? Just wanted to share, little thunder
Hello little thunder,
:welcome:
Got any photos of your Pinto?
It sounds COOL! 8)
From Pintony
Sounds like a nice starting point. let us know if you need any help.
Thanks guys ,I have a picture some wheres but I'll have to dig it out.Put it up where I would'nt lose it. I got to change the front springs, we stripped the car out and the springs extended all the way out so we heated the bottom 2 coils and now it don't lift like it should. I'm thinking 2.0 springs w/o air but not sure yet. Will look for picture and post it. Thanks for the interest, little thunder
My 75, Ihad to compress to fit in the site requirements. Went a little to far will try again
My 75 2nd photo
we are going to try again, hope that they come out better with more detail. This is my 75 Pinto drag car.
OK, it won't take the picture and it's compressed to 66.7 kb, any suggestions little thunder
Quote from: little thunder on December 25, 2006, 06:48:48 PM
we are going to try again, hope that they come out better with more detail. This is my 75 Pinto drag car.
OK, it won't take the picture and it's compressed to 66.7 kb, any suggestions little thunder
If you have a photo shop type program you can size the picture to 999kb and post it.
Trying again
Thats better............. ;D
I would like to see the engine ...any pics?
I had a hood with a scoop just like that...I had to gaine clearance for the carb after swithing to a 79 carbed /turbo intake ... it was a blast.
Makes me want another Pinto.
Frank
www.PintoWorks.com
The 2.3T Pintos are way too much fun. Mine runs mid elevens with 1.50's sixty ft. times and the wheels in the air. It's A full interior, all steel, true daily driver. I promise you there is a lot more in your little car. Just keep beating on it and it will come around. I wish mine was a small bumper car. You got a nice ride. Keep us posted. Curtis
http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/CurtisHensley/?action=view¤t=PintoVideo001.flv
Heh I had my Pinto out again and guess what, it slowed down 2 sec. so disappointing.Had some clutch problems so I changed the disc & pressure plate.Hopefully this will help, I also think it was to fat, maybe needs a bigger carb. Only has a 350 holley now thinking of a 500 2-v. Better luck next time I guess.Just thought I'd let you all know what was happening.
Happy Racing,
little thunder
Pics of engine as promised, sorry it took so long