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Re: Official 1980 Turbo Pinto Project Thread.
« Reply #30 on: October 08, 2011, 05:07:46 PM »
a little more progress. completed the rear mount battery well this morning...



cut out some sheetmetal in the area where the turbo will go to provide more clearence, will shape a piece of metal and weld it into the hole.   even accomplished a little more weight reduction.

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Re: Official 1980 Turbo Pinto Project Thread.
« Reply #31 on: October 09, 2011, 09:13:36 AM »
That is some sweet work you do. She will be nice. I would like to know the weight before and after you have finished the mods. I am looking at going InSaNe on the 76 in a couple of months.
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Re: Official 1980 Turbo Pinto Project Thread.
« Reply #32 on: October 09, 2011, 02:16:54 PM »
Thanks,   the weight before was 2377 according to the specs chart. Its the Pinto Pony model, lightest car for 1980. I didnt weigh it myself. wish I had.  but my goal when finished is 2250. I have taken a lot of weight out of the car and this weight has come from all over the car, front to rear.  I have also added weight to the car, this has been in the form of the fuel cell/battery mounting  structure and subframe connectors. the positive side of this is 90% of the added weight has been in the back half of the car. also, the battery has been relocated to the rear.  I like to think of that as traction enhancement.  anyway, I keep looking for little pieces here and there that can be cut out without affecting structural integrity.  when its all said and done 2250 lbs  is the target.  If I can get under that, that will be great.....

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Re: Official 1980 Turbo Pinto Project Thread.
« Reply #33 on: October 09, 2011, 08:21:14 PM »
shot of the right side inner fender, where the battery used to reside.  modded for extra turbo clearence.  not quite done yet, got a few small holes to fill in. welding that thin stuff is a pain...



well I did get this done. got it all welded up tight. ground down all the welds to smooth it out. turned out pretty good. I'll get some rust resistant primer and give it a coat... I'll take a pic when I'm done.

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Re: Official 1980 Turbo Pinto Project Thread.
« Reply #34 on: October 12, 2011, 06:19:34 PM »
and there it is.....

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Re: Official 1980 Turbo Pinto Project Thread.
« Reply #35 on: December 01, 2011, 06:22:16 PM »
Looking at 6/8 point roll bar kits, anybody have experience with what you think is the one to get ?

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« Reply #36 on: December 01, 2011, 06:45:37 PM »
I depend are what time class you are going to run and what is required by the track you will run at...An 8 point should be a good choice....I do not think the price differs much...This is the one thing should not be done on the cheap.....

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« Reply #37 on: December 01, 2011, 07:59:24 PM »
Competition Engineering has a really nice kit. You can start with a 8 point and work your way up from there. http://www.competitionengineering.com/default.asp

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« Reply #38 on: December 01, 2011, 09:59:12 PM »
yep, was aware of that one, just wondering what else was out there. its a pretty good deal, chromoly would be nice due the the thinner material (weight) but probably more expensive.

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« Reply #39 on: December 01, 2011, 10:09:02 PM »
yep, was aware of that one, just wondering what else was out there. its a pretty good deal, chromoly would be nice due the the thinner material (weight) but probably more expensive.
Chromoly is gonna cost ALOT more and also has to be Tig welded. Yeah the weights nice but unless your building an all out racer for the 8 second or less class I wouldn't worry about it.
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Re: Official 1980 Turbo Pinto Project Thread.
« Reply #40 on: July 06, 2013, 02:15:50 PM »
Well folks, life kind of got in the way and I was forced to put the project on the back burner for a while, but I am now happy to report that we are back in action. pics to follow...!

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Re: Official 1980 Turbo Pinto Project Thread.
« Reply #41 on: July 06, 2013, 06:11:50 PM »
Test fitting the large Isuzu NPR intercooler, yes, it did require some sheet metal surgery, but I think it now fits like factory.




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« Reply #42 on: July 11, 2013, 10:09:53 PM »
Do you have a part # for this "large NPR"? Also, can you post a pic of the rad support without the IC installed? I'd like to see the "surgery" you performed. Thanks!
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« Reply #43 on: July 12, 2013, 05:34:18 AM »
I don't have a part number, bought it used off Ebay.  as far as the surgery goes, I had to make a decision, big NPR as far forward as possible = no hood latch, hood pin car. I'm sure it is possible to keep the latch and use the NPR, people on here have done it, with enough time and patience. I don't mind it being a hood pin car, my car is not a restoration, its a hot rod. by the way, a Isuzu NPR is a small cab over diesel box truck. so, if you have any local truck wrecking yards around you might find one there.

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« Reply #44 on: July 12, 2013, 03:04:05 PM »
I actually believe I found the part #...Google Image search along with eBay helped!
 
8972183941 & 8972183942 seem to look identical to the large NPR intercooler you have installed.
 
As for the sheet metal cutting, I would like to keep the hood latch, since ultimately I see my turbo Pinto looking as stock as possible, but I may end up making a concession here or there...I'm also considering a turbo Mustang hood scoop (carbureted), so who knows.
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« Reply #45 on: July 12, 2013, 05:15:41 PM »
as far as the NPR intercooler goes, there is a large and a small. the small is just shorter top to bottom. less cooling effect, I want as much cooling as I can get. what makes the NPR desirable is the configuration of the inlet and outlet, this combined with a 90* rotated upper intake makes for a very clean minimal plumbing setup. funny you should mention the turbo mustang hood scoop, I have one off a 2.3 turbo mustang. just waiting to go on my hood...!  I be fitting that up soon.

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« Reply #46 on: July 13, 2013, 05:52:37 PM »
fitting up the ford explorer rad...

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« Reply #47 on: July 13, 2013, 06:56:09 PM »
just a quick question, I see you are using a explorer radiator and installing a 2.3t correct??? if so the inlet and outlets for the radiator are on the wrong sides no???  if you where running a 2.8 that radiator would be great!!
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« Reply #48 on: July 13, 2013, 07:21:11 PM »
actually no, it works just great on the 2.3...! in fact I just pulled it out of a 2.3 setup, and I had another set up the same way in a thunderbird so, not to sure what your 2 cents is all about, others have done it the same way.  but stay tuned and you will see...

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« Reply #49 on: July 14, 2013, 10:21:47 AM »
What year explorer radiator r u using!?!! Thanks!
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« Reply #50 on: July 14, 2013, 12:16:18 PM »
don't remember exactly, think it's in the 94 - 97 range.

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Re: Official 1980 Turbo Pinto Project Thread.
« Reply #51 on: July 14, 2013, 04:43:32 PM »
Eric's right. 2.3 Lima & German 2.0 engines have drivers side top & passenger side lower hose locations. It doesn't mean you cant run it however stock Pinto hoses won't fit.
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« Reply #52 on: July 14, 2013, 07:14:35 PM »
I'm sure he is. however, I am not using stock Pinto hoses. I am using a stock thunderbird turbo coupe hoses.  the lower rad hose crosses from the drivers side (right behind the lower rad support) to the passenger side. the upper is the same story, it goes where it needs to. trim as needed. It's what hot rodding is all about, have a vision of what you want to do and then make it work...!

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« Reply #53 on: July 14, 2013, 07:40:11 PM »
That's good to know for future reference. I never noticed Turbo Coupes crossed sides.
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« Reply #54 on: July 20, 2013, 03:25:32 PM »
getting ready to install the the new 5 lug front suspension...





right side all assembled and ready to go on...


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« Reply #55 on: July 20, 2013, 10:41:31 PM »
and there it is, Speedway Motors 5 lug conversion installed...




Well I finished up both sides, I'm impressed...! but now I don't have any 15" 5 lug wheels. what the heck am I going to do now...?

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« Reply #56 on: July 21, 2013, 08:50:12 AM »
Looks good.
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« Reply #57 on: July 21, 2013, 03:23:31 PM »
I went back and read some of your earlier posts - I am also interested in using a forged steel u-joint instead of the rubber rag joint. Do you happen to remember what size it is, or what the part number was?
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« Reply #58 on: July 21, 2013, 05:07:10 PM »
Ordered from speedway motors.....

  91032237  U-JOINT, 9/16"-26 WELD-ON  $49.99 

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« Reply #59 on: July 21, 2013, 05:09:59 PM »
Thanks!!
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