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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/05/22 21:55:09
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I've run a bosch Falcon XF alternator on my pinto for ages. . Very reliable and are or can be changed to higher amps.
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/05/23 00:58:09
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Great project! Good to see another turbo pinto. Have you been over to the skogen racing forum? Loads of info on there for turbo pintos. I use an XF Bosch alternator as well. You'll need an alloy RS bracket to fit one, the brackets can be difficult to get a hold of and will most likely need new bushes which are available from Mike @ Yesterford in Melbourne
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/05/23 19:23:57
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Looks good, great to see a Mk2 Cortina on here, especially with a turbo pinto inside.... Good luck with it, keep the pics rolling.... Drew....
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/05/24 20:57:22
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Are you running a cable or hydraulic clutch ?
Car looks great mate.
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/05/24 21:48:44
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Hi mate, just running an escort cable, you can see the bracket on the firewall behind the turbo in one pic
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/06/25 07:27:31
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After waiting way to long my pulleys finally arrived yesterday
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/06/25 11:34:00
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Engine looks good, especially with alloy pulleys saves a bit of weight as well. My brother got some sets of custom made re-profiled ones made and added an undersized crank pulley from Esslinger as well so the water pump doesn't cavitate at revs. puts a nice finishing touch to the engine.
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/06/27 11:21:40
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I am using a standard xf falcon alternator with the brown high out reg
or the other option would be xf falcon housings with commodore vn-vr internals
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/06/28 20:03:31
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good to see another pinto turbo..
im also running a carbi blow through one in my escort van.
as for the alternator and vernier question, marti was spot on with his answers,
if you want to ever sell those wheels let me know..
great project mate
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/07/03 19:16:44
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Thanks for the comments and advice guys, just trying to upload some pics now but not winning
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/07/05 08:45:50
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Yay engines back in the car hopefully for the last time
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/07/05 08:48:55
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Started fitting some other bits to the engine yesterday and couple of other pics
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/07/05 18:48:16
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Not sure I should open this can of worms, but anyone care to give me their thoughts on exhaust size?
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/07/06 08:37:18
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jezzah
Not sure I should open this can of worms, but anyone care to give me their thoughts on exhaust size?
I've run both 2½ and 3 inch on my turbo Pintos boosting up to 21 PSI. Both systems followed the factory exhaust path (Mk2 Escort), the 2½ having only a muffler while the 3 inch had both muffler & rear baffle and there was no discernible difference in power or response/lag. The only issue was the incessant drone in the 3 inch system which made it near impossible to drive the car without getting a headache after half an hour. My personal opinion. Never ever again will I go to a 3 inch exhaust. It's no gain for a lot of pain.
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Re: MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo
2015/08/11 20:14:41
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Not sure if I'm getting lazy but I sometimes think i should've gone a blow through setup rather than efi....
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