Does anyone know of any existing threads or information on fitting bike carbs to the ford pinto engine.
Just thinking it may be an option for me instead of the thirsty weber 45,s I had fitted previously and now sold.

Hi Duncan if you do a searck under jacko
thats me it may help you i have zx9r carbs on a 2.1 pinto
Graham [jacko ]

Most bike carbs will be suitable, aslong as the engine size is atleast 600cc.

I am using a set from a Yamaha Faser 600, and they work great.

The only thing you need to change is the main jet in each carb, it needs to larger 1.6mm-1.7mm. Bike engines tend to run leaner compared to old car engines.

After you've changed the main jet, the tweaks you need to do, like idle mix, and slide needle height are all relatively easy, and quick to tweak.

atb

tak

got a search on ebay for zx9 carbs.
Any other carbs other than the fazer ones.
I think i can manage the inlet manifold and like the simplicity of the likages and value for money factor.
any improvement on MPG,
I suspect the performance is noticable?

Have a word with "robocog" he has just changed his carbs. He will have the carbs, manifold, plus megajolt system all for sale. If not now, very soon. Regards Ray

MPG i get 30mpg using zx9r carbs [ not bad for 140 bhp at the wheels ]
have a look in my photo archives under zx9r it may help you when making the manifold
Graham

Sorry 30miles per 5lts

[Edited on 24/6/07 by jacko]

see my photos/posts