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2017/04/22 22:04:52 (permalink)
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1.6 kent or 2.0 pinto

Hey guys I would like to start rebuilding an engine for my mk 2 escort. Im not sure whether to go 1600 or 2ltr, what do you guys think.
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    Re: 1.6 kent or 2.0 pinto 2017/04/22 22:33:05 (permalink)
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    no brainer  ......basically 25% more power in a 2 litre Esky !   .....why I fell in love with my V6 Capri over a 4 cyl !

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    Re: 1.6 kent or 2.0 pinto 2017/04/23 09:22:57 (permalink)
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    Thanks mate, yea I did think that people would rather the 2ltr.
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    Re: 1.6 kent or 2.0 pinto 2017/04/23 12:34:01 (permalink)
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    My Capri was a 1600, I did a 2l, 5 speed gearbox swap it has made it a great car to drive. At the time I picked up a complete setup radiator to drive shaft from a MK3 imported from NZ.




     

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    Re: 1.6 kent or 2.0 pinto 2017/04/23 12:42:25 (permalink)
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    I know the 2ltr is a quicker engine, but I like the 1600 as well its a hard reving engine which I like about it. Ive been hunting around for a 5 speed gearbox but haven't had any luck yet.
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    Re: 1.6 kent or 2.0 pinto 2017/04/23 13:48:24 (permalink)
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    For outright power, yeah put a pinto in it. However as you said the pushrod is a great revving little unit, if theres one already in there putting on a weber carb and a set of headers would be an easy option to up power.
    Not sure about 5 speeds for 1600's but a 3.54 diff from a two litre should help keep the revs down on the highway...
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    Re: 1.6 kent or 2.0 pinto 2017/04/23 16:12:49 (permalink)
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    Thanks for the help guys, I have a 1600 and a 2ltr sitting in my shed. Maybe I will do them both up and swap them at my leisure.
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