Right ive decided sierra is the way to go for me, but what model is the most suitable??

ive seen a 2.0i but would injection complicate things, because im not totally confident of deviating from the book and sierra alltogether is quite daunting.

Ive looked through past posts and learned alot but this im unsure of.

any advice is much appreciated, Cheers Will

Hi Will,

General opinion seems to be that the early 2.0L SOHC (Pinto) Sierra is the easiest model to use. It has the simplest ignition system for a start and will require the least modification of parts. The 2.0i for example will probably require you to modify the injection plenum to fit under the bonnet or a change to carbs.

HTH

Nick

be aware that anythign 1989 or so on wont be a pinto - it will be a dohc

atb

steve

as said an early pinto car. this will normally have a type 9 gearbox and rear drums.

for an lsd/rear discs you need an xr4x4 rear end, though you need 2wd front uprights and non power steering rack.

Ned.

if you dont know the manufacture dates, ya cannie define early


1982 to 1993 or summat? So, to be really picky, mid life or before


atb

steve

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Originally posted by ned
as said an early pinto car. this will normally have a type 9 gearbox and rear drums.

for an lsd/rear discs you need an xr4x4 rear end, though you need 2wd front uprights and non power steering rack.

Ned.

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The advantage of the 2.0i is that it comes with the 205 block which is much stronger, and an unleaded head. Dropping the plenum is not difficult or expensive and saves the cost of twin 45's.

Another advantage is that the whole donor will be newer, possibly less miles, and easier to get hold of - when was the last time you saw a 1983 sierra in or out of the scrapyard?

Mark means a 2.0 sohc with injeciton, not the dohc.

Ned.

i agree with the above. There is no perfect donor cos you want an LSD, but need 2wd front hubs (to my knowledge, all LSDs were in 4x4 cars.)