chrisbin Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 As you will have gathered, I've been looking at a good few cars....originally thought CVH and would be happy if I found teh right one (not too expensive, quick enough(ish) and low running costs), then found a newer ZETEC thats tempting me, but have also seen a Pinto as above..Now I had a Sierra once and that went pretty well and was reliable but it seems a bit old hat now - should I be dismissive? Its been built in last 2 years and has unleaded head conversion. Look forward to hearing your considered views!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Sorry pinto owners out there but if I was you I should avoid pinto powered cars. The engine is a LUMP its heaver than the V8 engine and as such will unbalance the car. The engines can be made to produce reasnoble power but go for a Zetec or Vx if you can both engines will be far more tuneable if this is what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 Surely, putting in a pinto is a convenient short term approach in order to avoid a q plate at the end on a build. After all the engine and gearbox can always be changed late. However if you are buying a second hand car then hangout for what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 Pinto exhaust system comes out the drivers side. This is not good if you plan to fit a Zetec Vx Cvh or anything else as the exhaust will then come out of the n/s this would leave you with a big hole on the drivers side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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