Pinto power here we come

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Mon May 10, 2010 7:26 pm

I know several DOHC's blow their head gaskets regularly, and although some are tough as old boots, it's normally a matter of when not if.
The other issue is less tuning options, but as a standard engine it is smoother and torquier than the Pinto. Some other good spec bits though why don't you buy it and we'll do some back to back comparisons? (Mines still standard so should struggle to keep up)
You could lob a 24v in it;)

Talking of old boots, got the wheels on Sunday, got some painting to do, and then get them on.
Have to wait till pay day, then the manifold will be on it's way.
Will my learned friends comment on whether I'll get away with a panel filter, or if I need to go the induction route? (Prefer the standard look under the bonnet if you catch my drift)

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Tue May 11, 2010 5:57 am

A decent panel filter would suffice, but this really depends on your final objective. The standard carb can easily be adjusted if you go for a panel filter or an induction kit. An induction kit will increase noise as will an exhaust. If you do change the exhaust then fit an additional boot carpet to help deaden the noise. Makes daily use more bearable:)

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Tue May 11, 2010 10:44 am

It's injected Pablo, but I'll follow up on the boot carpet, good idea.
Ideally I'm looking at the head being flowed, new cam and the normal basics really. I'm not looking at anything too extreme, maybe best to be guided by a rolling road.
Answers on a post card................

DOH
just bought another complete engine for

Bart · Post by **Bart** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:06 am

Bart wrote:any good to mate as spares?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-2-LITRE-PINT ... 19bbeafc85

was it this one by any chance mate
had it on my watch list

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:27 am

Yep, It's your fault mate!!

So in the space of a week thats wheels, manifold and now an engine (I need a bigger garage to hide this stuff in!)

PS If you were bidding on it mate, I'm sure we can come to some arrangement, I've got it just in case rather than because I need it, so the offers there mate.
( I can pay and pick it up if it helps)

Bart · Post by **Bart** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:50 am

i only had it on my watch list mate for when i put it up for you:cheers2:
i dont mind taking the blame for you my friend.

i know were your coming from with parts as and when i buy stuff its
straight over to pablo's house my miss's would kill me if she knew what i spent on cars:biggrinjester:

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Tue May 11, 2010 9:04 pm

Got some jobs lined up tomorrow, the wheels need finishing, it needs a bloody good clean, and the sills might get some attention, but I'm not the quickest of workers, so this probably won't get done.
Knowing me I'll get to Norfolks finest tomorrow and it'll be dirtier than it is now, and with the same wheels etc.
Shame it's dark as I'd be out there now........

Bart · Post by **Bart** » Tue May 11, 2010 9:15 pm

know how you feel about cleaning car mate, ive got to wash and polish mine but after a 150mile trip it will be dirty again when i get to snetterton.

when i bought my last GT as soon i got to pauls house i straight away fitted my exhaust to it and that was in the dark using a spot light i was really insain:smash:

go on get the wheels on at least mate.

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Tue May 11, 2010 9:21 pm

Only problem is Bart, I went to the Stevie Wonder school of painting, and some of you boys actually know what you're doing!!
I should be able to get them on, and I'll probably have some bits to tart it up with in the boot (We could have the worlds smallest Sierra meet!!)
Roll on tomorrow:)

Bart · Post by **Bart** » Wed May 12, 2010 8:46 am

if there are any bits you want a hand fitting on the car mate bring them with you, i love working on cars:thumbs: