bimbleuk
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| posted on 18/9/08 at 06:25 AM |
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Originally posted by flak monkey
The pinto is cast iron head yes, all are. Why would this cause more problems? Retained heat i presume?
Yep pretty much I'm not knocking the Pinto itself just that you would get better results from an alloy head as getting the heat out of the spark
plug, valve seats etc is easier on an alloy head.
If I could fit a Duratec in my current chassis I would be using one now! I've seen some great results from Omex using the Rotrex SC on the 2.0
HE.
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carpmart
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| posted on 18/9/08 at 12:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Are you running that boost on a std engine or have you lowered the CR?
Presume your carbs are upstream of the Turbo?
7 psi has been proven to be OK on a standard pinto by quite a few people (www.turbosport.co.uk) That assumes that the engine is in good health to
start with. If in doubt, get the head off and have a look. New Reinz head gasket which is easily handling the boost I'm using. I have cossie
pistons and rods (got them cheap) and I still use the standard pinto crank. For ignition, I use an escort turbo ecu which can handle pressure up to 1
bar so is fine for what I need.
The carbs are set up blow through and are where you would expect to find them on a NA engine.
Make sure you plan for an intercooler on whatever you do. 
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ettore bugatti
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| posted on 18/9/08 at 01:46 PM |
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You could use a FR30 or FR34 cam.
Reduce the compression to 9:1 and boost it to 7psi with an intercooler.
Then you would be looking just above 200hp.
I dont think you should lower the compression too much since it affects the effiency of the engine too much at part throttle.
Would you use the magnetic clutch of the charger?
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