lebowski
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Hillman Avenger, Clan Clover
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Nov 28, 2006 12:30:42 GMT
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Yeah, I thought so, it's missing the clamp around the dashpot at the top. And if you're looking for Metro turbo gear then I've got a re-con turbo, carb, plenum and fuel pump for sale. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2006 12:32:30 GMT by lebowski
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Pinto Turbo gen.Robinxr4i
@robinxr4i
Club Retro Rides Member 143
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Nov 28, 2006 12:57:26 GMT
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![](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/Ratbus100/pic_0099.jpg?t=1164707023) This is not a Pinto this is a LIMA engine. Its in a horrible 80's mustang ![:-X](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/lipssealed.png) and awesome merka (american sierra) XR4i. Lima and Pinto lumps are not related other than they where both used by ford and have like 2 interchangeable parts!
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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2006 12:57:54 GMT by Robinxr4i
Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Nov 28, 2006 12:59:48 GMT
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if you want 200bhp cheap and you don't mind a bit of weight, the granny cossie 24v is the engine you need, you can buy whole cars for under £300
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Nov 28, 2006 13:53:49 GMT
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Merkur isn't it? I thought Lima was another engine altogether? I'm sure theres a V8 called the Lima. The 385 seris in fact. I've certainly heard it called that. How odd. The American 2.0 / 2.3 is a physically similar looking engine but as has been said, no idea if anything much interchanges although I'm sure I heard a tale of someone using Cosworth head on one or at least trying to make it work. I forget. I don't go on Turboford.com or where ever I saw that so often now. I know the US engine is supposed to drop in on Pinto engine mounts as somone on BSC had one in a Cortina. and 80's Mustangs rock ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png)
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Nov 28, 2006 13:57:19 GMT
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you should be able to get a merkur engine in a sierra/cortina ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Nov 28, 2006 14:02:46 GMT
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The Lima looks remarkably like a Pinto, and I *think* a 2.3 is a fairly straightforward swap into a european Pinto-powered Ford. As has been said though - bvgger all from one will fit t'other! My mate that had a Mustang 2.3-powered mk1 Sierra is back in the states now, (rollin in a 6-fo' ;D) I'll ask him when I speak to him! Checked out an '84 Mustang 2.3 notchback as a daily driver years ago when my Civic went bang - nice car! Not exciting but quite torquey, comfy and quiet. Like a Sierra! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Couldn't insure one back then though. ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png) Back to the point: for cool yank 4-cylinder shizzle check out the link here!
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My fleet: Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres A borrowed Mondeo
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JC
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Nov 28, 2006 17:00:59 GMT
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Nov 28, 2006 20:00:52 GMT
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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Pinto Turbo gen.tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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Nov 29, 2006 10:58:21 GMT
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Yeah, I thought so, it's missing the clamp around the dashpot at the top. And if you're looking for Metro turbo gear then I've got a re-con turbo, carb, plenum and fuel pump for sale. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Dude we need to talk! p.s. I know I could do a 2.9 conversion but i really don't want to - as the pinto I have now has a really decent spec head on it and I already have the 205 block which i could use for strength along with injected rods and so on. Anyhoo thanks for all the links peeps, methinks a load of reading and planning is now in order.
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Pinto Turbo gen.Robinxr4i
@robinxr4i
Club Retro Rides Member 143
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Nov 29, 2006 12:46:30 GMT
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Nov 29, 2006 12:58:46 GMT
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this might be useful: how about supercharged instead: ![](http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/car_fan900/DSC02815.jpg) ![](http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Nat-Capri/P8200027.jpg) That Robs car ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Really nice instal and makes decent power as well ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) I supplied the inlet adaptor and outlet plate for the supercharger on that If you speak to him, I'm sure he would do you a kit of parts to do the same ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) He`s "Car fan 900" on Turbosport ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) ;D tell him Dom sent you ;D
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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Pinto Turbo gen.tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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Nov 29, 2006 15:21:19 GMT
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Thanks dom, I'll drop him a line see what he says.
Just supercharging sounds so much more difficult with the whole 'crank driven' thing. The turbo setup seems easier to do as it's 'just' using exhaust gasses with no physical link to internally driven parts.
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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Nov 29, 2006 15:27:12 GMT
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Thanks dom, I'll drop him a line see what he says. Just supercharging sounds so much more difficult with the whole 'crank driven' thing. The turbo setup seems easier to do as it's 'just' using exhaust gasses with no physical link to internally driven parts. Yeah righto ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png)
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Nov 29, 2006 15:28:59 GMT
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Gotta agree with that one, superchargering is a bastardo compared to turbocharging. A turbo can go anywhere within reason, its dosent need to be mm aligned, just generally less to worry about.
J
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Nov 29, 2006 15:35:40 GMT
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Thanks dom, I'll drop him a line see what he says. Just supercharging sounds so much more difficult with the whole 'crank driven' thing. The turbo setup seems easier to do as it's 'just' using exhaust gasses with no physical link to internally driven parts. PM Andie aka EXILE on RCC, he's the local budget turbo king! ;D (The guy with the twin turbo Renault 21)
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Last Edit: Nov 29, 2006 15:36:22 GMT by 2000GLS
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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Pinto Turbo gen.tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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Nov 29, 2006 22:31:34 GMT
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Yeah I know who andie is, he never sprang to mind for some reason. I'll ask him - he seems to be a bit of a guru with most car stuff. p.s. Yeah righto ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) Did I say something wrong?
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Last Edit: Nov 29, 2006 22:32:54 GMT by tigran
1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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Nov 29, 2006 22:50:22 GMT
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I don't think your the one in the wrong here tigran ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) Dom dosent seem to have much patience for people without engineering 'knowledge', even me. J
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lebowski
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Hillman Avenger, Clan Clover
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Nov 30, 2006 11:39:39 GMT
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If the efi inlet would bolt straight onto your cylinder head then I'd be tempted to go for engine management with a megasquirt ecu. You could use the inlet manifold, throttle body and the crank pulley with the trigger wheel from the efi pinto. This would simplify things a bit. I'm currently doing a similar project building a turbo Avenger engine and everything is pretty much done except the inlet manifold, which is a pain in the ass! You really need access to a machine shop to get it done.
If you're interested in the Metro turbo, or have any questions about my project that may help you then drop me a PM.
Cheers
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Nov 30, 2006 11:54:00 GMT
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I don't think your the one in the wrong here tigran ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) Dom dosent seem to have much patience for people without engineering 'knowledge', even me. J Thats not really Fair J Its a bit of a sweeping statement to say that a Turbo instal is easier and less hassle than a supercharger because there is no mechanical link ;D The "Yeah Righto" comment is more to do with "We`ll see if you still think that once you get into it" Having engineered both, neither of which is "easy" The fact a Turbo doesnt have a mechanical link is the least of the likely problems. Rob has done a supercharger conversion on a pinto with a carb that works, and would probably supply the bits to Tigran to do another one So far for the Turbo Pinto, we havent even got a Manifold or a definate idea of how its going to be made , let alone any of the other stuff neeeded, turbo feed from the block, turbo return to the sump all nigly stuff that is a Pain to do in a garage without all the kit, let alone on a drive way at your student digs in winter ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) I was suggesting it as a way of getting up and running by using someone elses tried and tested bits, which In my EXPERIENCE will be a lot easier in the long run Tigran is free to do what he wishes, turbo or supercharge or NA, I was merely offering my experience
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