richwill
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| posted on 1/12/09 at 11:06 PM |
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Pinto upgrade?
i currently have 2.0 l pinto in my luego velocity and run the standard fuel injection. I have no idea what sort of output this is giving and was
considering some upgrades over the winter.
Can you guys give me some ideas of what to do.
I have to change the valve stem seals so what else can i do at the same time.
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mcerd1
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| posted on 1/12/09 at 11:10 PM |
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ditch the stanadard EFI for a start....
whats your budget ?
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blakep82
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| posted on 1/12/09 at 11:34 PM |
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mega squirt! 
edited to hide my silly mistake
[Edited on 2/12/09 by blakep82]
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austin man
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| posted on 1/12/09 at 11:59 PM |
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new cam, bike carbs, programmable ECU
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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Macbeast
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 07:02 AM |
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Slightly OT, but can you change valve stem seals without taking head off ?
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 07:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
Slightly OT, but can you change valve stem seals without taking head off ?
If you have a tool to compress the valve springs then yes. Just make sure the cylinder you are doing is at TDC to stop the valve dropping into the
cylinder.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Dingz
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 08:43 AM |
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http://nw.rhocar.org/seals.htm
Link to how to change the oil seals without taking head off, courtesy of Rhocar.
Phoned the local ramblers club today, but the bloke who answered just
went on and on.
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mcerd1
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 08:58 AM |
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fixed  Valve seals
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roadrunner
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 09:38 AM |
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I upgraded my pinto by fitting a zx9r engine instead. Best move i have made. 
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richwill
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 10:18 AM |
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looking to keep the budget lo cost. I do have a 38DGAS and manifold i could fit but wasnt sure how much of a difference it would make.
Does anyone have an idea what output i may be getting from the current standard injection and what i would get with the 38DGAS.
I was also thinking of the Kent FR32 cam is this the one to go for.
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austin man
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 11:29 AM |
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get the head off and do a bit of porting as well Vizard did a book on porting and uprating the Pinto
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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gregs
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 11:40 AM |
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If you are on a budget then I would look at bike carbs and a cam - FR32/33.
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 12:04 PM |
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I ditched my pinto and upgraded to a 2 litre zetec.
Only cost me £400
Its the best mod i have ever done.
Andy
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mcerd1
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 12:05 PM |
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If your looking for a cam then there are a few old threads on the subject to help you pick one:
linky
Kent, Piper and Newmans are all worth a look for starters, I've got a piper 285 for my 2.1 pinto (not had it running yet though)
The standard EFI is supposed to give you 115bhp, the biggest problem with it is that you can't easily re-tune it if you go for a lumpy cam
If your budget will stretch to it I'd have a look at bike carbs and megajolt.
Megajolt will sort out your ignition for any carbs you choose, it gives you a 3D system that you can map yourself (MAP sensor version easiest for a
single carb setup like your 38DGAS / TPS version for multiple carbs, but the TPS version will work for either without too much hassle)
It shouldn't set you back more than £150 (less than most uprated dizzy's), but if you build the unit yourself and find the donor bits at
the right price it could be a lot less
this site will give you an idea of whats involved: linky
its also ideal for sticking carbs on a zetec or other modern engines
If you get the shop around you should find a suitable set of bike carbs cheap enough (say less than £50 - but that might be a little out of date)
The biggest cost in the bike carbs can be the manifold, but if your any good with a welder you can buy a laser/waterjet cut flange and make your own
(a fair bit of work, but not much cash )
Then you just need a couple of hours on the rollers to get it all setup (a good idea with any carbs) not sure what the best place near you is
though
also have a look at this: linky
(PDF to download at the bottom of the page )
-Robert
[Edited on 2/12/09 by mcerd1]
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roadrunner
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 12:45 PM |
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after selling the pinto and various ancillaries, the conversion only cost another £400.
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Macbeast
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 02:46 PM |
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Thanks for the oil seals tip
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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carpmart
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 11:12 PM |
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Keep the efi and fit a turbo!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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jacko
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 02:47 PM |
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Bike carbs
piper 285 cam
polish port the head
light flywheel
better ignition megajolt etc
re- bore power max pistons
lighten balance the engine crank etc
Jacko
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