kipford Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Hi all, I pick up my SDV kit on 9th July (cannot wait to get started). I have a delema though, What build standard to take the Pinto too. To start budget is limited around £1200 tops for the engine. Bearing in mind I have to get this thing through SVA, what do people consider is best bang for my bucks. Your thoughts appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano.1 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Welcome Kip, to the mad house! I would say that a pinto in standard form will make your eyes water so don't worry too much about spendin loadsa money Good luck with the build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibakes Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Welcome Aboard Clicky Always worth keeping an eye on. I brought a recon Pinto and brought all the extras, which worked out to be a lot more expensive. Have you thought of any other engine.. 20XEetc.. not much more money and more powerful as standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell O'Neill Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I bought a 2L XE engine from a scappies for 200-300 quid with a warranty, seems to be that most local builders will recon it for around £800 if I choose That puts it in the same bracket as the pinto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Shadow Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Keep an eye out on E-bay and various other race car and rally forums, good spec pinto's do come up. That's how I got mine 150bhp with gear box and twin webbers £900.... bargin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perksy Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Nothing Wrong Sticking With the Pinto Engine Choice. Mate at Local club has a 2.1 with a Flowed head, piper cam, Twin Carbs and is Quick Enough for Anybody Although He is Planning to go Cosworth Power Pinto is Proven Engineering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibakes Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Although He is Planning to go Cosworth Power Think Your mate may have just found himself a buyer Have to admit I’m loving my Pinto , but my own opinion is that if I was at the beginning again I would opt for another engine, as you don’t have to do as much work to it to get the power (if you do want to do the work then get a greater benefit) upgradeitus is looming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Shadow Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Just found this, not sure if it's still up for grabs. Race car forum - parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipford Posted June 30, 2005 Author Share Posted June 30, 2005 Thanks for the replies, I am stuck with the Pinto for a bit, because we have bought the completion kit as well, this is all set up for the Pinto engine. I am not looking for ultimate horsepower as the car is for road use with the odd bit of track work thrown in. I was considering having a word with Vulcan to see what bits they suggest. I have no problem with building up the engine myself. Another question does anyone have any details of how they shortened the sump and oil pick up pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westyw Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Try this link for sump mods.http://www.gibbs111.fsnet.co.uk/buildtip.htm#engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlgurney Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I have a standard pinto in the garage, it was running fine but could do with replacing the bearings (had a bit of piston slap). Could be perswaded to give it away to a "club member" Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOGGY S7 Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I know a firm in Lancashire that will modify the Pinto sump and pick up pipe, for a reasonable price. It just depends were your based? I have a 2.1 Pinto from Vulcan. I built it up myself. It is a very good engine. However if I was to build it again, I would have fitted a Piper 270 cam as opposed to the Kent FR32 that I am running at the minute. The driveability of the Piper cam was alot better, and for road use thats what I would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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