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2.3l turbo swap into a 73 pinto

Started by Brett Swartwout, November 07, 2024, 08:13:09 PM

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Brett Swartwout

I have a 87 thunderbird turbo coupe engine that I will be putting into my 73 pinto was wondering where I can find the forms/ pages for a step by step guide if there is one for if there is another website out there?

oldkayaker

Here is part one of a thread that matches your interests.  The author is a frequent contributor here and probably available for questions.
https://fordpinto.com/index.php?topic=11908.msg76893#msg76893
Jerry J - Jupiter, Florida

Wittsend

Yep, I'm one of the few still here. I check in most, but not every day. Read the write up I did (a link to part 2 is at the end of part 1). It is more entailed than most think especially with an early Pinto and an 87-88 engine. Also search my posts as there are pictures regarding such things as the inner fender mods to clear the turbo (and fix the rotted battery tray area at the same time). As well, the mods to the radiator cradle to go from the 17" to 20" radiator. With the four pic limit I'll try and put the most relevant "start point" images here. Everything is "feeler gage" tight. Maybe a 3/16"" at the radiator with no fan (I used a pusher - electric). Very little clearance at the rack and the starter bearing nub, and the stock intercooler needs to be clipped, or it hits the hood. But if you are going to do it, it has to start somewhere.


Wittsend

A few more pics. The high pressure external fuel pump (don't like the location but there are limitations) Getting the T-5 clutch cable over the crossmember. Tight clearance at the starter to steering rack clamp. The pathway to the VAM that is located in the inner fender. You might also check out 65SHELBYCLONE who is on here at times as well. His set up is not the stock parts transfer that I did and depending upon your path might be helpful.

65ShelbyClone

Pretty much this subforum is the resource for giving a Pinto some 2.3T power.
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