Poll
Question:
I have a '79 pinto, what should I do next
Option 1: Repaint it
votes: 1
Option 2: Drop a 402 in it
votes: 5
Option 3: Turbocharge it
votes: 3
Option 4: Jus be happy I got a Pinto at all
votes: 3
My pinto is a 4 cylinder 2300, pushin lots of horses... but I'm wantin ta take it to da drag strips....ne help is appreciated....Thanx...Travis
I voted on the "402;" a pic would help us poor voters make a more informed vote :)
While dragging the Pinto, remember the three cardinal rules:
Good luck; have fun; kick butt.
what 402 are you talking about?? ???
I figure it is a typo and he means 302.
I say go with the 302! ;D
Go with the 302...and the turbo ;D...maybe twins!?!?
Quote from: WeStSiDe_ridah on May 26, 2004, 09:53:11 AM
My pinto is a 4 cylinder 2300, pushin lots of horses... but I'm wantin ta take it to da drag strips....ne help is appreciated....Thanx...Travis
Pushin lots of horses, huh? I assume then that you are familiar with axle hop.
You need to work on getting the power to the ground. Get an 8 inch rear, some traction bars, and a good transmission.
If you are indeed "pushin lots of horses" , why would you need a bigger motor?
:-[ What a difference a good night's sleep does.
I read your post today and sense that the part about "pushin lots of horses" is said with tongue in cheek.
I was picturing someone who thought his 18 ro 19 second car was fast.
I would go with a 302 simply because motor mounts headers are available, so the swap shouldn't be that difficult.
Also, like I said before, work on getting the power to the ground.