omega0684
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 09:37 PM |
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Hello all,
So, i have a dilemma, everyone knows i have a bit of a thing for pinto engines and i think i may have got myself into a bit of trouble. this evening i
recieved a call from a friend that informs me that he has heard of a bit of a bargain.
At present i have a 200bhp (@ the flywheel), 2.1 litre pinto sat on the garage floor (it was in the car but i had to change the core plugs) and was
planning on swopping to a 2.0 litre durabang in the winter. i have a durabang sat on the engine stand at the minute waiting for its overhaul. Then a
mate calls and says hes knows of a 2.7 litre pinto thats for sale at a rediculous price that is virtually impossible to turn down, and when i mean
impossible, i am on the verge of going to the bank tomorrow and getting the money sorted, but after cooling down from my hot sweat, i thought i would
see what the general consensus was. the engine is an absolute corker by the sounds of things so ive asked said friend to find out some more
information about it.
i am really thinking about packing up the duratec and sticking it up for sale, my 200bhp pinto to!
Arhhh what to do, what to do! 
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 09:40 PM |
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Step away from the pinto.
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blakep82
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 09:43 PM |
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I voted pinto, but I have no idea why... the duratec has to have so much more potential, but 2.7 litre pinto? This has to be seen.... what sort of
power does it make?
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twybrow
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 09:48 PM |
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I had to say Durabang, purely because no one needs a mega-expensive Pinto in their life! Spend the money on a Duratec instead, and try going around
corners!
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DavidW
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 09:48 PM |
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We need to know more about the 2.7 pinto before voting!
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david_hornet27
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 09:49 PM |
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Is it this one????
Ford 2.7 Esslinger Pinto Race RWD Engine Autograss Rally Hotrod Escort Mustang | eBay
'If everything seems under control you're just not going fast enough' - Mario Andretti
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Benzine
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:02 PM |
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ReMan
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Benzine
www.plusnine.co.uk
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:11 PM |
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Dont want to wee on your bonfire or anything like that BUT what if a piston goes bang or something, how would you get a replacement ?
I've recently installed a F20C Honda S2000 engine for about £2500, 240 bhp, high revving perfectly suited to a lightweight car, I cant think of
a more suited engine (apart from its quite tall).
I just love the fact that tuning a modern engine is relatively straight forward; no emulsion tubes, main jets, idle jets etc just a lap top and
somebody who knows what they are doing.
Jusy my opinion of course 
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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TheGiantTribble
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:11 PM |
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I guess sensible would be duratec
But who wants to be sensible, I mean come on sensible doesn't involve building cars, or tinkering with engines, or considering pinto's, so
why start taking the sensible route now
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ReMan
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:14 PM |
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Move on.
I can see the attraction, not dissimilar to a turbo on my Blade so i dont have to change the engine mounts, when really I shoulld just be ditching it
for a nice modern engine.
www.plusnine.co.uk
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omega0684
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by david_hornet27
Is it this one????
Ford 2.7 Esslinger Pinto Race RWD Engine Autograss Rally Hotrod Escort Mustang | eBay
That's the badger! But I didn't know it was on zie bay!
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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mark chandler
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:16 PM |
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If its like the one in the link, derived from a yank pinto nothing is interchangeable with a UK pinto so a parts nightmare.
Go modern
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david_hornet27
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
quote:
Originally posted by david_hornet27
Is it this one????
Ford 2.7 Esslinger Pinto Race RWD Engine Autograss Rally Hotrod Escort Mustang | eBay
That's the badger! But I didn't know it was on zie bay!
Pretty mental bit of kit!!
'If everything seems under control you're just not going fast enough' - Mario Andretti
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blakep82
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
quote:
Originally posted by david_hornet27
Is it this one????
Ford 2.7 Esslinger Pinto Race RWD Engine Autograss Rally Hotrod Escort Mustang | eBay
That's the badger! But I didn't know it was on zie bay!
Jesus, 2750? You need to go turn yourself in to a mental asylum, not the bank
No no no, duratec! Makes much more sense
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omega0684
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:25 PM |
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If any of the parts go bang then replacements would have to come from esslinger in America
But from what I know about it it would create one big but expensive smile!
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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NigeEss
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 10:52 PM |
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Much as I can see the appeal of something out of the ordinary, It's a no from me. 200bhp and 200lbft
is available in other forms for much less money and much easier spares supply.
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.................Douglas Adams.
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bob
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 11:08 PM |
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All i can say is weight against power, durabang it is then.
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omega0684
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| posted on 28/6/13 at 11:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by NigeEss
200bhp and 200lbft is available in other forms for much less money and much easier spares supply.
Could you give a little more detail please, what engines and option etc? I'm interested to know all options
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 29/6/13 at 05:12 AM |
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I really dont see the point in running old technology at new tech prices. Parts Availability, weight, performance, local knowledge will all be better
with newer. Its like choosing to run a marathon in roman sandles - tis possible but why the hell?
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DavidW
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| posted on 29/6/13 at 07:10 AM |
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For that money I'd go Duratec.
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clairetoo
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| posted on 29/6/13 at 07:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DavidW
For that money I'd go Duratec.
For that sort of money I'd go for a `built' KL V6........or maybe bung a turbo on a stock KL and go out and play around with 4 to 500 BHP
I payed £100 for mine, and had it in for about £900 , thats for everything from the axle forward.......
The only reason for having a big-dollar Pinto is because the racing class you are in demands a Pinto - you dont have that restriction .
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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DavidW
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| posted on 29/6/13 at 07:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
quote:
Originally posted by DavidW
For that money I'd go Duratec.
For that sort of money I'd go for a `built' KL V6........or maybe bung a turbo on a stock KL and go out and play around with 4 to 500 BHP
I payed £100 for mine, and had it in for about £900 , thats for everything from the axle forward.......
The only reason for having a big-dollar Pinto is because the racing class you are in demands a Pinto - you dont have that restriction .
That's a good option but for my use (and available time if it goes wrong) the idea of being able drop in relatively standard parts appeals.
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theduck
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| posted on 29/6/13 at 08:05 AM |
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I'm a firm believer of kiss (keep it simple, stupid) so would normally say pinto for pinto. In this instance though I think durabang is the
simple option.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 29/6/13 at 12:52 PM |
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For that kind of money I would defo go duratec. Brand new set of jenveys and an omex. 180-200 bhp and if something breaks there are plenty of
replacements available easily.
But if you really like pintos and is what your heart wants then go for it!
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