over here in SA there ar eno rules against us havin turbo cars that must suck. Ohwell go V8 then[:x)]

unless you can do alot of it yourself the sr will cost waymore then 5g's by the time you factor in all the small things like fuel pumps + related plumbing etc, new exhaust, intercooler, tailshaft etc it will add up real quick. not to mention the old escort diff wont stand a chance.

my engine before i broke it was fine, i just know you can improve the pinto a fair bit more then just getting Twin webers and a big cam and a few head adjustments, just wondering how.

Over Size Bore std block and offset grind crank with some new rods you take stroke it to 2.4L with your head and carbs it should be about as good as a pinto can get, I have a old Fast Fours and Rotaries DVD here and there are three datto 1600's CA18DET, FJ20T and L20B Stroked to 2.4 and the stroker wins ! Twin Carbs and Single overhead cam just like the pinto.... Plus you get heaps of torque so by the time the turbo has spooled up your already a car length or two ahead.

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having twins good head and a big cam is nothing with out the right compression ratio, ignition timing, and proper exhaust system not to mention properly setup carbs with the right sized chokes what are you runnin ? and what caused the last bottomend to fail ?? detonation?

with work done to a pinto they sound wicked ,however in this day and age from the lights by the time you hit 2nd the turboed cars past ya unless you got dannys car

Rhys, just waiting on a phone call about that bored block, with offset ground crank and appropriate rods. Its in Maitland so all you will have to do is find someone to put it together for you.

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Thanks Ben, Im keeen to do it... and with the setup i had i could launch el faggio turbo 180sx and v8's eventually they get me... but yeah N/A is still awsome especialy a good setup. Ben i might give you a call or even a chat on msn about some stuff i could do to improve. I just fingers crossed hope i dont lose my license when i get the old girl going again...

K, So the Engine is being fixed now, before he puts it back in, should i suggest some things for him to do to the pinto like better pistons etc? Id just like to do all these improvements before she goes back together, Any suggestions?

The question seems simple enough, but the answer is not.

Put in really simple terms, the way to "more" HP in yer natcho engine is through either increasing its cubic capacity, or raising its compression, and ideally both. And thats assuming it already breathes well and has effective fuel and ignition systems that will support high RPM.

However, making more HP puts more strain on components in the engine. The Pinto's known weakness is its rods, and the next weakest bit would be pistons as far as I know. The block and crank can take a good deal of punishment as is, but if you want to up the compression then rev its nuts off, you will need better rods n pistons. Other things to consider would be ARP fasteners to hold everything together, and high quality bearings, etc. You could also consider a high volume baffled sump, and some snazzy synthetic oil, which I assume the engine builder should know about when they measure tolerances, etc.

The thing that makes it interesting, is that its all up to you, and what you want the engine to do. Are you looking for something fun, or completely crazy? Do you build with stock parts and respect the engines limits, or do you peel your wallet inside out to build something wild? And if so.. What are your diff and gearbox plans lol? And how big are yer brakes?

If it were my engine, and considering that its already had a let go, I would probably be building for reliability this time round. let's face it, a running escort that can't eat silvia's at the lights is better than a broken one in the garage.

If you want to pwn turbo's and V8's.. Buy a bike. [:x)] Mine is old & stock, cost me 5 grand, and pulls a 12.67 quater in almost any conditions lol. I love watching them try.

Just my thoughts dude.....