rich201283
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| posted on 2/12/03 at 05:01 PM |
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1.8 pinto performance poor
i have everything set up with the correct dizzy and electronic module
the back axle is off an escort 1300 and its struggleing at 75mph
wot can be the cause of this
will fitting 2.0 carbs make it much powerfuller?
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 2/12/03 at 06:30 PM |
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erm
it sounds like something on what you currently have, is, as we say in the technical world, SHAGGED.
sort the problem - dont change the carbs
[Edited on 2/12/03 by stephen_gusterson]
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Stu16v
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| posted on 2/12/03 at 07:24 PM |
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How accurate is the speedo?
Is the Pinto on a four speed box?
Does the engine sound right, or does it miss/falter etc?
It aint going to break any land speed records anyway, but 1300 gearing and a *possibly* inaccurate speedo may be hiding the truth....
Dont just build it.....make it!
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rich201283
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| posted on 3/12/03 at 12:14 AM |
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it sounds ok and the spedo is right, it pulls okay in 1st 2nd 3rd but 4th and 5th it is quite sluggish
will changing the carbs make it faster
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rich201283
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| posted on 3/12/03 at 12:15 AM |
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oh yeah it has a type 9 box
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chrisg
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| posted on 3/12/03 at 12:39 AM |
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Maybe a compression test is in order, either that or get a 2.0 litre, they're cheep as chips, to coin a phrase.
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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PeetBee
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| posted on 3/12/03 at 01:00 PM |
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You say it pulls well, does that mean it accelerates quickly but tops out in 5th? IE it could be the diff ratio is too low.
I have a copy of the Dutton mag somewhere that covers this sort of thing including the likely mph per 1000 revs dependant upon gearing/diff ratio/tyre
diameter. Let me know if you think this would help.
Cheers
Pete
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rich201283
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| posted on 3/12/03 at 06:25 PM |
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hi i know it has an cortina gt axle is this what is causing it to be slow at the top end?
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Stu16v
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| posted on 3/12/03 at 08:55 PM |
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quote:
the back axle is off an escort 1300
and then
quote:
i know it has an cortina gt axle
I think I know the problem, too many wheels....! 
OK, I'm going......
Dont just build it.....make it!
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 3/12/03 at 09:01 PM |
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my baby is 2.0 and hits a brick wall at 60,it takes a lot to get past that so you may be a little down on power and they are as aerodynamic as a brick
anyway
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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