auzziejim
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| posted on 9/3/03 at 12:33 AM |
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1600 Pinto size
is the 1600 Pinto as tall as the 2000? Im guessing not but even if it is smalle will i need to modify the sump and rocker cover in any way?
cheers
James
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Gizmo
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| posted on 9/3/03 at 01:21 AM |
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Jim, I can tell you damded near ever dimention on a XFlow (anorack status), but over the years I seem to have drunk away the brain cells that held the
pinto data. However I have a sneaky feeling the diff between the 1.6 and the 2.0 is a bore diff, not a strock one. I think they are the same
height.
---john---
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david walker
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| posted on 9/3/03 at 09:11 AM |
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Gizmo, brain still working OK, you're right. Other than early Pintos (ie Cortina) the block heights are the same. The early ones are maybe an inch
shorter.
Dave Walker, Race Engine Services - 07957 454659 or 01636 671277
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geoff shep
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| posted on 9/3/03 at 09:54 AM |
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Even the early Sierras had shorter stroke 1.6 pintos. Haynes quote 66 vs 76 mm. I know that when I built my Robin Hood (which were based on the
early model Sierras) the discussion were all about 1.6 vs 2.0 height. Mine's a 2L and only just fits under an unmodified bonnet with no air filter.
Rocker covers are available (or convertible) to have the oil filler at the back end. Either way, the sump is still low and modifying it or getting an
RS alloy sump improves ground clearance considerably (I used to ground on all the speed bumps)
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auzziejim
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| posted on 10/3/03 at 08:56 AM |
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well thanks for the help guys the i now have a plan of attack to sort this problem Modified sump has been sourced and a polished alloy rear filling
rocker cover with polished alloy filler cap will be ordered from burton power when the time comes.
cheers guys
James
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sg_frost
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| posted on 17/3/03 at 01:18 AM |
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Worth considering a cross flow rather than a pinto with 1600cc. cross flow is lighter and easier to modify. If bhp/weight is your thing
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auzziejim
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| posted on 17/3/03 at 02:09 PM |
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1600 crossflows are getting pretty hard to find now so will be expensive! also the donor car came with the pinto so im keeping that until a year or so
after SVA then il go either 2.0l or bike engined once insurance gets a lil cheaper.
James
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david walker
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| posted on 17/3/03 at 09:40 PM |
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I, like most I suppose, made a number of mistakes when building my car. One of the biggest was using a X'Flow! I had started my build with the
intention of fitting a bike engine, but then decided for simplicity would go with a X'Flow. I have worked on and raced X'Flows for over 20 years so
loyalty to the marque won out in the end.
If they have an advantage over the Pinto it is in that they are smaller - a big plus with a locost. If you can get the Pinto in then use it and change
it later. If you can't then think about a 1600CVH, every bit as nimble as a X'Flow, easier & cheaper to get hold of, lighter and easier to fuel -
choice of carb, carbs, SPi or EFi.
If it's pure speed you are after then a Bike engine will win every time.
Dave Walker, Race Engine Services - 07957 454659 or 01636 671277
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