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Author Topic: 2.3 EFI 1987 Mustang Pinto swap into a 79 Pinto  (Read 25787 times)

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Re: 2.3 EFI 1987 Mustang Pinto swap
« Reply #150 on: February 06, 2016, 10:02:22 AM »
It's been awhile. The 79 Pinto is running with the fox body motor. This has been a task and trying to get it done with a little time. But here it is running.



Also, I cut out the transmission mount I welded in and an now going to redo it. This is basically going to be my daily driver.
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Re: 2.3 EFI 1987 Mustang Pinto swap into a 79 Pinto
« Reply #151 on: February 06, 2016, 01:14:27 PM »

this is where you hook switched power. This is a soldered connection covered in tape from the factory.

this is your ground. they are all black with green stripe.

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Re: 2.3 EFI 1987 Mustang Pinto swap into a 79 Pinto
« Reply #152 on: February 06, 2016, 01:18:55 PM »
Glad you got it running , you used the auto overdrive in it ? Guessed since you cut the transmission crossmember you did , good mod , still like mine , how is your 73 wagon coming , like to see when you get that done , have a good one , Blaine
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Re: 2.3 EFI 1987 Mustang Pinto swap into a 79 Pinto
« Reply #153 on: February 06, 2016, 01:34:59 PM »
Yes we are using the a4ld. wagon is back at the shop ready to get interior put back together.

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Re: 2.3 EFI 1987 Mustang Pinto swap into a 79 Pinto
« Reply #154 on: February 06, 2016, 02:18:38 PM »
Glad you got it running , you used the auto overdrive in it ? Guessed since you cut the transmission crossmember you did , good mod , still like mine , how is your 73 wagon coming , like to see when you get that done , have a good one , Blaine

The 73 is coming along, need to find clips and stuff. Posted a pic also in that build :)
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- 1973 Ford Pinto wagon (registered ride 195)
- 1976 Mustang II mini-stock
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- 1997 Suzuki Marauder

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Re: 2.3 EFI 1987 Mustang Pinto swap into a 79 Pinto
« Reply #155 on: February 06, 2016, 02:19:38 PM »
Use the shifter arm out of the C-3 on the A4LD , that way you can use the stock shifter and file the extra detent on the shifter , the rod just shortened 4 1/2 inches, best is you do not have to remove the valve body to do it , keeps it stock looking
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Re: 2.3 EFI 1987 Mustang Pinto swap into a 79 Pinto
« Reply #156 on: February 06, 2016, 02:21:32 PM »
Aaron,

That sounds like a plan. Aaron is the lead tech at the shop :) He will also own this in a few years to 5 I hope!

Dianne
Vehicles:

- 1972 Plymouth Duster (To be a Pro Street)
- 1973 Ford Pinto wagon (registered ride 195)
- 1976 Mustang II mini-stock
- 1978 Mustang King Cobra II
- 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
- 1986 Chevy K5 Blazer
- 1997 Suzuki Marauder

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