This is not so model specific but more for the 2.0 Pinto engine I am planning to build.
I am in the U.S. so it is an early (70HM) 2.0 block. I took it out of a 72 pinto with a 4 speed.
It was running okay but I have no plans to use it as it came. After the rebuild it will be going into
a 77 Spitfire with a five speed. It has been some time since I have played with a pinto motor.
Frankly, I could use some input on pulling some power out of it without sacrificing durability or reliability.
The bore is already .030" over and will need another boring. How do they deal with being .060" over?
I would like to see some 150 HP without her being too high strung. I have been considering a longer con-rod,
Crower 5.2 inch. I am currently lost on piston selection considering the long rod but would like to run premium fuel on 10:1 compression. I am looking at a mild cam. Reasonable power down low for driving on the street up to 6500 rpm.
I will be doing some port work but nothing radical. I figured on using larger valves and would like to change port shape
to accommodate that. Where might I look for something around a 1.75 inch intake and an appropriate size exhaust valve to match. Finally, due to space constraints I will be limited a single Weber DCOE 45-48mm on a weber 12-3132 manifold.
I hope that single carb will allow the flow to get me where I want to be. I had to abandon the dual carb effort due to the
#4 intake port being buried in the firewall. Engine placement took precedent over everything else. I have been building
hot rods a long time but this little roadster has presented me with some unique build challenges. Honey, "what do you mean
no hood scoop? I would like to thank everyone for my addition to the forum as well enduring this insanely long rambling
post.