I have a standard cast iron exhaust manifold you can have and cut up to play around with if that helps.
 
Cheers,
 
Matt

RS 2000 Not sure why everyone is so hung up on this 'molesting' when it comes to engine conversions. engine conversion is no more molesting the car as is installing a 5 speed, stronger diff or installing rear disc/bigger front brakes etc.

 
 
 
 

RS 2000
 Dave, it really comes down to your budget and what YOU want to do with YOUR car.

Agreed
 
 

davus
What other ford motors have the same exhaust stud pattern as the pinto 2L motor?.......this might help me broaden my searches.
 
Cheers all!..........
 
Dave

Dave, if you can afford it get custom steam pipe manifold made up. The original cast ones end up cracking.

Davus just a question.. how much budget are we talking here? And any idea of HP your after?

Hi Lads,
 
Thanks to all for the replies.
 
Budget - dont really have one in mind actually. I dont know if thats a good thing or a bad thing??. I guess id be comfortable spending at least a few grand??....if its more than that so be it. I dont want to spend $10K on a motor solution at all. Ive got two of these cars to build up.
 
Ratta tat tat - whats is a steam manifold?.......and where perse might one get one of these made? :)
 
Dave
 
 

In that case I'm assuming you wont be rebuilding the internals of the Pinto? (forged pistons, stronger rods, turbo grind cam etc).
 
Although i havent done a turbo pinto setup myself.. i have read a while back that setups done with carb can be pretty problematic. Its much better to go a simple efi setup (like what was used on the UK Sierras). You should be able to find one for not too many pennys.. 
 
 
For exhaust manifolds, most people ive known have welded their own up. A few in the UK have done just simple designs like:

 
So hopefully should end up looking something like:

thanks evodba2 - excellent pictures.
 
This is exactly the setup i would like to aim for.
 
At present i dont have any intention of forging etc, but this is a calculated decision based on a few things.
 
1) I dont intend to run a very high boost in the first instance at all. I was thinking about 4-5 psi. I assume this reduces the requirement for upgrading the internals given the lower pressure.
2) A large part of the reason i would like to do this, is to gain experience and knowledge in something I have not undertaken.
3) Whilst I am not embarking on this with the intent of blowing a motor, i do intent to stabilise at a lower PSI to let the motor find its feet, before (if the bug bites - which im sure it will) i start upping the pressure, and in turn upgrading internal components.
 
I really would like to know where might be able to make up a manifold like this for me.
 
And id also really like to hear from anyone who has converted over to EFI. What complete system should i be looking out for?.
 
I note that with this particular setup - the brake booster would need to be moved / replaced.?
 
Cheers all!
 
Dave

That set up means deleting the brake booster and bracket= pedal box=engineering=$$$
 
You'd end up saving money by spending $800 on a custom made manifold that's going to flow better, and LOOK better.
 

happy to go down that path ratta tat tat......and its a good suggestion.
 
Is an exhaust place the best place to start for this type of manifold fabrication?.
 
Dave

Yup. Agree with all previous. Knowing what you actually want to achieve should be fore-front in your mind otherwise you'll wander aimlessly spending cash that won't achieve much at all.... although you'll make some stockists and shops very happy!
 
Sounds like a simple forced induction with carb setup is all you're after. If you're wanting something different and tractable why not try a supercharger with carb setup. Has been done before and doesn't require removal of brake booster and new inlet manifold as it keeps everything on the inlet side of the Pinto. I was almost going to go this way but I answered my above question... I realised what I wanted was N/A.
 
Although a nice turbocharger setup like Sundowner would be interesting...... haha

Davus I know of a few business' in Brisbane that could fab something up. Whereabouts are you? It could be useful to post your question on boostcruising to find fabricators in your area