What is the tuning guide for a Ford Pinto?
What is the tuning guide for a Ford Pinto?
Ford SOHC (Pinto) Tuning Guide. Introduced by Ford in 1970, the Pinto was one of the first production engines to carry the cam on top of the head, driven by a toothed belt. There are two main versions – Cortina / RS2000 and Sierra. The latter was mostly unleaded.
What kind of engine does a Ford Pinto have?
There are two main versions – Cortina / RS2000 and Sierra. The latter was mostly unleaded. The Pinto was manufactured in Cologne and was naturally fitted to many German cars such as the Taunus, including the 1293cc version also fitted to early Sierras.
When did the Ford Pinto SOHC come out?
Ford SOHC (Pinto) Tuning Guide. Introduced by Ford in 1970, the Pinto was one of the first production engines to carry the cam on top of the head, driven by a toothed belt. There are two main versions – Cortina / RS2000 and Sierra. The latter was mostly unleaded. The Pinto was manufactured in Cologne and was naturally fitted to many German cars…
What should the compression be on a Ford Pinto?
Skimming can raise compression to a 10.5:1 maximum and beyond this you’ll need forged pistons, to a safe 12.0:1. It is best to check the size of the combustion chamber on any used head by having it cc’d first.
There are two main versions – Cortina / RS2000 and Sierra. The latter was mostly unleaded. The Pinto was manufactured in Cologne and was naturally fitted to many German cars such as the Taunus, including the 1293cc version also fitted to early Sierras.
Ford SOHC (Pinto) Tuning Guide. Introduced by Ford in 1970, the Pinto was one of the first production engines to carry the cam on top of the head, driven by a toothed belt. There are two main versions – Cortina / RS2000 and Sierra. The latter was mostly unleaded.
Ford SOHC (Pinto) Tuning Guide. Introduced by Ford in 1970, the Pinto was one of the first production engines to carry the cam on top of the head, driven by a toothed belt. There are two main versions – Cortina / RS2000 and Sierra. The latter was mostly unleaded. The Pinto was manufactured in Cologne and was naturally fitted to many German cars…
Skimming can raise compression to a 10.5:1 maximum and beyond this you’ll need forged pistons, to a safe 12.0:1. It is best to check the size of the combustion chamber on any used head by having it cc’d first.
Which is the most powerful 2.0 litre Pinto engine?
When the 2.0 litre pinto engine first appeared in the RS 2000 Escort many of our customers chose it to compete with. We first started building this engine as a group 1 rally engine and then later developing more powerful units with side draft Weber carbs, dry sump systems and in turn all steel engines for racing.
What kind of Lumenition does a Ford Pinto use?
Lumenition system complete to suit Ford / Bosch points distributor. A range of steel flywheels to suit most clutches. All gaskets and seals available, including large bore heavy duty head gaskets. Inlet manifold for side draft carbs.
When did the Ford Pinto engine come out?
In Europe, the Pinto OHC was introduced in 1970 to replace the Essex V4 used in the Corsair as that range was subsumed into the Mk3 Cortina and Taunus V4 for the German Fords range (mainly the new Taunus TC). It was the first Ford engine to feature a belt-driven overhead camshaft (thus the name).
How manybhp does a 2 litre Pinto have?
The 2 litre heads have massive ports to start with so good gains can be had by merely fitting a Kent FR32. Even the best standard Pinto carb a 32/36 DGAV twin choke, is enough to power the engine to 135bhp.
What kind of car has a Pinto engine?
Ford in the USA made a 2.3 litre Turbocharged Pinto, and fitted it in a variety of cars but most commonly in the Mustang SVO, Mercury Merkur XR4ti and Thunderbird. Tuners there now make upwards of 450bhp from these units which are an interesting alternative to the ubiquitous Cossie.
The 2 litre heads have massive ports to start with so good gains can be had by merely fitting a Kent FR32. Even the best standard Pinto carb a 32/36 DGAV twin choke, is enough to power the engine to 135bhp.
