jpindy3
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| posted on 1/5/09 at 07:17 PM |
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202 pinto in bits
got my new pinto today,in bits already,im not sure what pistons to use,wether to get forged dished pinto ones,and get the rods bead blasted,or go with
cossie pistons and rods?????
turbo pinto power!!!! 
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gavin174
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| posted on 1/5/09 at 07:34 PM |
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i am sure he will be along later..
if not u2u snapper..
he is in the process of building a pinto
and has lots of info on what rods pistons head gasket etc to use..
http://www.essexkitcarclub.com
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omega0684
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| posted on 1/5/09 at 09:08 PM |
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if you are going to whack a big turbo on it then i would go with forged pistons and steel rods for sure!
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snapper
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| posted on 2/5/09 at 06:42 AM |
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omega0684 thoughts may not fit your need i.e. huge turbo + big lag = faster ditch seeking.
You realy don't want a big turbo on a light car every time the boost builds up your wheels will spin up, not nice.
Cosworth rods are good for 8000 rpm so will take the boost you will need easily, the Cosworth pistons are forged and should go to 250+ bhp (some take
them to 300 bhp).
I got a set of Cossie rods for £37 of ebay so keep your eyes open for a set with pistons.
The standard Pinto has a 6 bolt crank, it would be wise to double dowl the flywheel to the crank.
The Cosworth rods do not have an oil spray jet to cool the underside of the piston and lubricate the gudgeon pin, you can drill the rods, but with
caution i.e. no silly boost, an intercooler and proper engine cooling they should be fine.
Bead blasting or shot peening and lightened small ends will only realy help the rev limit and what you want is good boost lower down.
BHP sells engines, Torque wins races.
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jpindy3
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 posted on 3/5/09 at 09:08 AM |
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thanks,im not planing silly boost or turbo,i have found a set of cossie rods and pistons,he wants 200 but he dropped one piston,he said it may need
machening,should i leave these well alone?????
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