DarrenW
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 posted on 24/5/06 at 03:02 PM |
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Old Pinto on ebay - NWS (engine porn)
I wish this was something to do with me. i suspect it will go for a lot more than current bid!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8067561403&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
[Edited on 24/5/06 by DarrenW]
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flak monkey
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| posted on 24/5/06 at 03:08 PM |
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Nice!  
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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graememk
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| posted on 24/5/06 at 03:56 PM |
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looks a bit of a beast
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donut
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| posted on 24/5/06 at 04:13 PM |
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That would look nice in a mint white Mk1 Escort.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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auzziejim
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| posted on 24/5/06 at 05:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
That would look nice in a mint white Mk1 Escort.
you so know that. that engine is pure porn
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ned
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| posted on 24/5/06 at 09:14 PM |
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wouldn't it be cheaper to nat asp a yb head than buy that for the same power? better still start with a different engine (xe springs to mind
lol)
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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auzziejim
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| posted on 24/5/06 at 09:38 PM |
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the warrior head is cnc machined and is the best of the best. rally enthusiasts have used them for years
you will not get the power or delivery from a yb head, the yb was always designed for turbo applications and in n/a form is a pretty useless engine.
the warrior was designed to be n/a and therefore is perfect for the job. basically the bottom end becomes the weaker component.
oh and about being heavy, a warrior engine weighs in at around 50lbs lighter than a pinto with its cast iron head. that in turn lowers the centre of
gravity of the engine.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 25/5/06 at 09:02 AM |
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In a LSIS its value certainly is doubtful. £ for £ there certainly are better ways to get some oomph.
In a historic racer - its a real gem.
As a rarity - priceless (well not quite but you get my drift!)
Im interested to see what it makes. I somehow think the auction will get pulled befor ethe end.
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ned
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| posted on 26/5/06 at 06:20 AM |
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its listed by the owner on the racecar forum at £6500ono !!!!
http://212.53.73.128/cgi/forums/YaBB.cgi?board=misc_parts&action=display&num=1148413847
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Syd Bridge
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| posted on 26/5/06 at 08:04 AM |
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Those heads have certainly appreciated in value in the last 16years! Less than £3K in 1988/89. I fitted two to customer cars.
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gazza285
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| posted on 26/5/06 at 02:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ned
wouldn't it be cheaper to nat asp a yb head than buy that for the same power? better still start with a different engine (xe springs to mind
lol)
Ned.
Not if you want to go historic rallying . The only other 16v alternative for a Ford car is a BDA/BDG, or the Holbay Pinto head upon which these are
based.
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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