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mad_skillz - 11/1/06 at 02:25 PM

Hey guys, im now getting to the stage where a nice engine needs to be put in my car, i have a Ford 2.0 DOHC (8V), which i have modified (ie shortened sump), but im not realy interested in what that has to offer me. What is a good, cheep, reliable, easy to source engine that would fit in the standard book chassis with out much trouble?
thanks very much
alex

flak monkey - 11/1/06 at 02:31 PM

2 litre pinto is probably your best option. They are cheap and plentiful, and without a lot of effort you can get 160bhp from it.

Other people will tell you all sorts of engine combinations. Most modern engines (bike or 16V car engines) will cost you a substantial amount of money to install compared to a pinto.

David

Kissy - 11/1/06 at 02:49 PM

Pinto? Boat anchor.

Nice x-flow like this (ETDWM):
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=35056

James - 11/1/06 at 03:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mad_skillz
What is a good, cheep, reliable, easy to source engine that would fit in the standard book chassis with out much trouble?
thanks very much
alex


When you say cheap, what sort of budget are you talking?

That will greatly affect things.

If it's £100 then a Pinto may well be your best bet.

Yes it's blinkin heavy (so may not fit your "good" criteria) but it certainly fits the others.

Cheap to get running with a 32/36 carb and the dizzy, coil and amp from a 1600 Pinto.

If you've got more money than that then there's loads of options!

Cheers,
James

EDIT: Bear in mind it's also very tall. If you have a standard Locost chassis you'll need to chop 1" out of the Pinto sump and then you'll still need a bonnet bulge I suspect.

[Edited on 11/1/06 by James]

PaulBuz - 11/1/06 at 06:12 PM

Depends what you mean by cheap.
You will have to spend some money on a pinto to make it quicker than what you already have.
I also using the DOHC in my build.
Standard power 125BHP,174Nm @2500rpm. both quite a bit better than a standard pinto.
Fit a better air filter setup & turn the fuel reg. 3/4 of a turn. Power = 135-140bhp.
You will have to spend some money on the pinto to match this
Pinto:105BHP,160Nm@4000rpm.
I'm hoping for around high 140's with twin carbs & a tubular manifold.
Oh & by the way with its mt75 g/box, it's lighter than a pinto with a type 9

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PaulBuz - 11/1/06 at 06:21 PM

modded sump.
It will also fit a standard chassis fine Rescued attachment Picture 532.jpg
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PaulBuz - 11/1/06 at 06:23 PM

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andyps - 11/1/06 at 07:06 PM

Alex,

If you do dump it and want to sell the modded sump please let me know - I would be interested in buying it.