GEORGE80
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| posted on 29/10/05 at 07:03 PM |
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WILL SOMEONE TAKE ME FOR A TEST DRIVE
I HAVE A PINTO POWERED PINTO INDY, I AM TRYING TO FIND SOME ONE WHO WILL SCARE ME IN THERE BEC AS I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN ONE, JUST WANT TO SEE IF THEY
ARE AS GOOD AS YOU MAKE OUT BEFORE I RIP MY OLD CAR ENGINE OUT? I'M IN LINCS BOSTON, THANKS
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donut
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| posted on 29/10/05 at 07:06 PM |
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No need to shout mate (take the caps off!!)
Where do you live?
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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indykid
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| posted on 29/10/05 at 07:25 PM |
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in boston, lincolnshire per chance
tom
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mookaloid
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| posted on 29/10/05 at 07:32 PM |
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You could scare yourself by tuning your pinto to kick out 200BHP - you could also scare the BEC engine boys with that
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Tim 45
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| posted on 29/10/05 at 07:35 PM |
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Why not go for a more powerful car engine, a lot of people seem to be installing vauxhall and duratec engines, which seem easier to install and offer
the benefit of going into a type 9 gearbox? Also they offer pretty impressive power figures for not a lot of money.
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smart51
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| posted on 29/10/05 at 07:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
You could scare yourself by tuning your pinto to kick out 200BHP - you could also scare the BEC engine boys with that
200 BHP out of a pinto gives the same power to weight as 150 BHP from a bike engine. Asside from the slower gear changes and needing to change more
often in a 0 - 60 sprint, your pinto may match a BEC for acceleration and even beat it for top speed, although the extra weight will still affect
handling and braking. It may be an easier route to performance than changing engine.
Also, you could change your pinto for a 2.0 zetec. More powerful and lighter plus you can keep the same gearbox, maybe. It might be a bit easier to
get that 200 BHP out of a zetec than a pinto.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 29/10/05 at 07:51 PM |
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200 BHP Pinto engine........... scare the BEC boys?........... I think not  (well, possibly in reverse! )
George80, if you can get yourself to MK on a Saturday morning, we'll have a go at scaring you Alternatively, just rip the boat anchor out,
stick a blade in it and then scare yourself.
[Edited on 29-10-05 by Hellfire]
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big_wasa
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| posted on 29/10/05 at 09:00 PM |
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Hi George I work in Boston and am still working on mine (cec).So any chance youd give us a ride in yours as I havnt been in any 7 yet
PLEASE..........
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mookaloid
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| posted on 29/10/05 at 10:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
200 BHP Pinto engine........... scare the BEC boys?........... I think not (well, possibly in reverse! )
George80, if you can get yourself to MK on a Saturday morning, we'll have a go at scaring you Alternatively, just rip the boat anchor out,
stick a blade in it and then scare yourself.
[Edited on 29-10-05 by Hellfire]
He he
Seriously though, you can get a lot more out of what you have without a load of hassle changing your entire drivetrain.
Of course bike engines are very fast but only when you get on a track so it's only really any good if that's what you are going to do with
it. - If you are then go ahead if that's what you fancy
cheers
Mark
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serendipity123
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| posted on 29/10/05 at 11:32 PM |
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have a chat with andy (ash) he lives in the area and has a indiblade
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GEORGE80
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| posted on 30/10/05 at 08:03 AM |
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test drive bec
I will! where are mk engineering, and what time does it open? thanks
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Hellfire
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| posted on 30/10/05 at 08:11 AM |
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MK Sportscars
They are open from about 9:00 on Saturdays. We usually get there for about 10:00ish
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kevano
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| posted on 30/10/05 at 01:11 PM |
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get rid of that old cast lump! i was seriously looking at a zetec before i bought my blade, they're just not in the same league, most people
suggest that they are a bit of a pain on the road but i've done about 2k miles in mine this year and it's no prob' at all. Another
major plus point is the obvious six speed sequential box,11k red line and that awesome soundtrack!!!!
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GEORGE80
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| posted on 30/10/05 at 06:37 PM |
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hey kevano
thanks for repling to my post on wheel sizes, they all say no more than 15" but looking at yours 17's it is, very nice car indeed, you
say your seeling it? how much is one like your worth?
and thanks helfire i'll try and be there sat morning, appreciate that,
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