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Originally posted by 3sc0rt
[br]Yeh Vanman i know, BLOWNMK12L keeps putting them ideas in my head, i know very strong pinto sounds good... but you are limited on the pinto aren't you? With the SR20 you can down the track turbo and od all sorts of stuff... Am i Right in saying that spending such money on the pinto would be a waste?

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I have started to think along the lines of what horsepower I need, as opposed to previous more is better plans.[:I] For the driving that I like to do (which is mountain roads.) I have decided that 160Hp at the wheels is all that I will require to put a big on my face.

So with that in mind, I chose a mild pinto turbo scenario. I think it will cost as much or less than a good NA SR transplant, put out a bit more power, and still have the cosworth upgrade path if I get bored with it.

Don't get me wrong, I think the SR20's are great donks.

Why don't you talk to Longboy74. He's from around your way and would know what's involved and what the pitfalls are.

Ohhhh K, Here we go, guy stuffed me around hardcore on the quote with the N/A sr20 gave me one price and then tried adding 2900 labor on top of it after he realised he forgot to add it. So now I Need some help from you guys to get some advice of making my pinto STRONG and POWERFUL, i've got twin 45's and a good head... just want to know how i can increase the power alot while yet staying with the pinto, im also going to be upgrading the diff aswell.. I've got about 5k to spend, so what do you think? HELP HELP HELP!!![:-(]

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Originally posted by lucas
[br]just buy one of Andy's kits and fit it your self not really a big deal. just get someone to wire it up. and get it engineered.

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good idea, but you will also need bigger gearbox tunnel-diff etc. definutly worth it in the long run.

turbo pinto.. mine will be soon... lookin for 200kws at the wheels but dunno if thats pushin the little pinto 2 far lol..

Anybody have any ideas in terms of keeping te 45's and building a stronger motor? like spec wise?

Not really after the turbo setup, Im a red P Plater and have a few years on my P's before i can touch turbo. So twins will have to do... Im not sure about what i can do to the bottom end and other things to increase power. I know a bit about the head which has a stage 4 cam, Port n polish, double valve springs and shaved etc but what else???