C10CoryM
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 02:10 AM |
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Any videos of a pinto powered locost?
Hey guys,
Just wondering if there are any videos of pinto powered locosts out there.
Im using a 2.3L lima (same idea as pinto) so just curious as to what to expect.
Cheers.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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Hellfire
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 08:25 AM |
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Take a look at our's mate - just slow the video down by half 
Mark? 
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flak monkey
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 08:42 AM |
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Heres one of an unfinished one:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5982535240743055125
Probably several more floating about on here somewhere!
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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stevec
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 08:54 AM |
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Sorry no video but I found a picture.Image deleted by owner
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graememk
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 09:07 AM |
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might be better looking at the robin hood site as i'd say 99% of them are pintos
[Edited on 13/5/06 by graememk]
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diyer
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 09:40 AM |
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its good to be the 1%
Hug a Hoodie!
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donut
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 10:37 AM |
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Heres my pinto indy on trials. I have fitted a better new carb so it goes like a train now!
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=44605
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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Avoneer
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 11:37 AM |
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Hellfire - how can you say that after that passenger ride at Elvington ?
Pat...
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jonno
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 12:06 PM |
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Not a locost, but still pinto powered 
http://media.putfile.com/vrooooommm
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olv
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 12:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Heres one of an unfinished one:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5982535240743055125
Probably several more floating about on here somewhere!
See the ease with which he reverses BEC boys? haha
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 02:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by olv
See the ease with which he reverses BEC boys? haha
Be interesting to see a BEC Locost in an autotest
[Edited on 13/5/06 by MikeRJ]
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 04:01 PM |
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but us bec boys could do a better burn out !
if we had too !
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jonno
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 04:33 PM |
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Another one
http://media.putfile.com/Vrooomm-77
[Edited on 14/5/06 by jonno]
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redeye
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 09:01 PM |
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quote:
See the ease with which he reverses BEC boys? haha
lol. yup that reverse gear sure comes in handy
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greggors84
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 10:36 PM |
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Not slating the BEC boys here (im even thinking about one for my next more trackday orientated project). But you have got to agree that engine does
sound good!
Im might just be personal taste but i prefer that to the more buzzy bike engines. Although i do think bike engines can sound very tasty.
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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redeye
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 10:53 PM |
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quote:
Not slating the BEC boys here (im even thinking about one for my next more trackday orientated project). But you have got to agree that engine does
sound good!
thanks for that nice comment greggors
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 01:40 AM |
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I always think its funny that the BEC guys make less peak torque than my camaro did at fast idle .
The locost is going to be a daily driver for me, not my toy so wondering if the car is going to stall every light won't work. Besides, I need
more than a 4banger to really have fun with :p .
My next toy project is going to be 400rwhp (to start) and around 2000lbs wet. Based on a Cheetah (520bhp/1750lbs wet)
Thanks for the vids so far guys. I will look on the robinhood forums for more.
Cheers.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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Dale
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 04:35 PM |
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If you want some go fast things for that engine do a search on the circle track racers as the lima is there main engine. Basicaly how much for how
many $. It will run at 9-10,000 rpm and make a poo load of power but it will cost alot.
Or just find a head and turbo off of a mid 80s tbird or murkur and you can double you hp easily.
Dale
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 04:42 PM |
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Thanks Dale,
Ive already looked into the power possibilties for the 2.3L .
Seeing how tough it is the reason I chose it. I have an older, stronger 2.3L lima here that may end up getting some forged pistons and a centrifugal
blower (I dont like turbos). Apparantly the my 90 2.3L has smaller journals on it. Anyhow, I have to build the car first and the whole point of
this is to have a fun daily driver that still gets 4 banger MPG. Self restraint when it comes to horsepower is not something I am known for though
Cheers.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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greggors84
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 01:04 AM |
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I would post a video of mine, but it sounds rubbish as it had a bad misfire at the time. Will rolling roaded soon to get it all set up properly.
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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