TEX
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One stop Pinto shop?
Hey chaps, I need to buy numerous performance pinto parts and was wondering if there is any stores that fit into the onestop shop category that are excelletn value?
I've used burtons before but think that better value could be achieved in the states?
Any one with experience or opinions?
Cheers,
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/18 13:28:36
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The parts are cheaper in the USA but the postage kills any savings you make.
I have used Motorsport tools and found them great and SMCKA always gives great service.
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/18 14:54:34
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I`ve always found SMCKA to be really good both on range and service
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/18 21:19:48
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Hi Tex,
If your looking for performance parts from the states then look at Esslinger Engineering. My brother built a full roller bearing high performance Pinto with parts from him- happily spins to8500 rpm. I run one of his alloy degreed undersize crank pulleys to help my water pump on my Pinto from cavitating at speed. Don't know what his prices are like.
Len
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/19 22:45:36
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I found the shipping from USA way cheaper than getting the same components from UK.. Always ask for a proper quote. I bought 3x sets of pinto rockers from USA and was only $26 postage. ... Ya can't get stuff posted across town that cheap !!
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/20 10:27:29
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The dollar was at a 6 month low the other day. Something to consider.
straight slideways! right?
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TEX
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/20 18:59:50
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Esslinger was the go, but sadly they don't do the 2.0, only support the 2.3 these days.
Who did you buy from Marty?
I'm looking at cam, valves, springs, etc, cam pulley and if the budget stretches rods and pistons, arp bolts etc.
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/20 22:22:31
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If shipping from the US do yourself a favour and get a shipito.com account (a freight forwarding account).
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/21 08:12:08
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Esslinger still do a fair amount of 2.0 stuff TEX, most of it isn't on the main site have a look through the full catalog
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/21 10:28:49
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Speed shops like Summit Racing had cams and followers(Comp cams , Isky etc) , though finding a adj cam wheel is elusive. I recently bought a set of 6 93mm hypoteknic Pistons for $180 inc post ,install these makes the pinto 2.1ltr .. As they have the 2.8 Cologne motor there known as pinto 2.8 , it was found in the Ford pinto car.
post edited by martymexico - 2014/09/21 10:35:20
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/21 16:27:49
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Link me to those pistons please Marty.
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/21 20:37:20
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TEX
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Re: One stop Pinto shop?
2014/09/22 07:57:42
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I did email Esslinger, they indicated that they don't have anything but valve springs.:(
Thanks for the tips;)
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