JUST LIKE TO SAY HI TO ALL THOSE AWSOME LOCOST ENGINEERS OUT THERE.NOW THAT IVE KISSED YOUR ARSES ,CAN ANY ONE TELL IF THE SIERRA 2.0L IS A GOOD ROAD TO GO DOWN FOR THE DONOR CAR.I AM IN THE EARLY STAGES OF BUILDING THE CHASSIS SO ANY TIPS WILL BE GRATFULLY RECIEVED,CHEERS SHAUN.
NO NEED TO SHOUT!
Yeah the Sierra is a good donor car, much more common than old escorts and cortinas. Having said that. a lot of people have used the older donors so
it would be worth asking their opinion.
Good luck with the build,
Pete
If you already have a sierra then you would be wise to use it, plus the pinto is a very good engine to start off with, you can always upgrade to a zetec, ecotec etc etc later. There are loads of 7-esque kits based around the sierra, you will be spoilt for choice.
Yep, sierra is fine. If it has power steering, then you'll need to get a non power steering rack.
Where abouts are you ?
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Originally posted by scotty g
If you already have a sierra then you would be wise to use it, plus the pinto is a very good engine to start off with, you can always upgrade to a zetec, ecotec etc etc later. There are loads of 7-esque kits based around the sierra, you will be spoilt for choice.
Thanks for the fast responce guys,will most likely go for the sierra as i have a mate with a breakers yard and i can hopfully get the car for cheap.I would rarther not pay for it at all "wonder if he wants to sponsopr my build hmmm".Live in little old grimsby town but planning on moveing house shortly number one priority is a garage.But dont tell the her in doors.Once again thanks and any chassis build tips would be appriciated ,cheers shaun.
there are many versions of the 2 litre sierra, with different features. Diffs, brakes, steering racks, 3 types of engine, several gearboxes etc. Make
sure you consider the details!
Would anybody be good enough to point me in the right direction of what model sierra to go for ,please take into acount i am a complete novice when it comes to engines but with out blowing my own trumpet a poo hot welder fabricator.cheers shaun. ps may be not a complete novice
well, you must choose if you want rear disc or drum brakes. Discs are better but arguably unnecessary on a light car. 13" wheels might not fit
over discs.
Engines are pinto (1993cc) with carbs, or injection, and the later DOHC (1998cc). Choice is yours! There are size issues, and the complexity of the
wiring varies. Not too much trouble though.
You want a non assisted rack really.
There is a 4wd version, useful for the rear LSD but the gearbox is no use. (usually!)
So overall, i would aim for a car from around 1988ish, a pinto with injection (personal choice that), with drum brakes (again, personal choice). Not
sure if any specific model had that combo, but sacrifices can be made depending on what you regard as important.