pinto

[MEXY867M]

can u lads help me what is the difference between a pinto 2ltr with 202 on the block and 205 on the block,cheers

[Dom]

205 is the later pinto block from sierra and transits and stuff.

 

Think 202 is a cosworth block ain't it? I dunno tho

[LEONMEX]

Alot of the stockcar boys use the 202 block,so i guess its stronger??

[MEXY867M]

so is there any difference in bhp then or they the same and which one do you think is the better

[johnno11]

As far as I know, the block won't make any difference to bhp although some are better than others if you want to bore it out, to be a 2.1 for example. The majority of articles I've read in CF and on the net etc, guys go for the 205.

[Davecara]

My Saff Cossie's got a 205 block

[Arched Escy]

202 is stronger than a 205.But if you have a 205 block I wouldnt upgrade unless you want a 2.4 on twin 50s.Even then a 205 block would be OK

[MEXY867M]

so is the 202 a cossie block and how far can this be bored out to without have paper thin side walls etc,

[Davecara]

205 and 200 are cossie blocks. 200 are stronger though, thicker walls etc. Any numbered block inbetween will be a pinto block.

I know of cossies running 450 bhp plus with a 205 block (although a n/a would be revvier and possibly more stressful on the block), So provided its in good nick, chuck whatever you want at it!

As far as an overbore goes, I know at least .5 is ok, I think there's some gen in the Burton Catalog iirc

[tim]

20 blocks are from mainly carbs stuff

200 is motorsport

202 low comp

205 inj pinto

 

early cossy had selected 205 blocks

 

205 is the perfered block but only really need with serious tunage

[escort greg]

I thought the 202 block was from a transit

[Vista]

Don't agree on the 202 block being low compression, my 205 block was originally a Low compression engine from a P100.

[MEXY867M]

thanks lads getting some good pointers from this,dont like the low compression bit though how low compared to 205 lads

[Mr Sam]

i thoiught you used V6 cylinders to get a 2.1 no boring involved?

[oliwally]

202's Have a lower deck height than normal 205's,think its near 20 thou difference.

205's have a core plug behind the flywheel where the 202 doesnt.

Its said that the 202 has thicker walls but shite iron so they seem to even themselves out on strenth wise.

I've got both blocks sitting in my garage and under the stairs so it dont matter which will get my cosworth crank and rods.

[Vista]

thanks lads getting some good pointers from this,dont like the low compression bit though how low compared to 205 lads

 

It's not the block that makes it Low compression it's the pistons that are used in it.

 

2.0 is the early block

200 is a motorsport block

202 I believe is from the 4x4 Cosworths and is very strong but very expensive

 

205 block was the standard unit in use across the bulk of the pinto range from 1985 on, it was used on 2wd Cosworths but was also used in Low compression units such as the Transit and P100, that said the block itself I believe is the same. The 205 block is the one that's relatively cheap to obtain still and is a good casting that can stand being bored out to 93 or possibly 94mm (though the latter may leave it a little thin)

[lee_capri]

just took 205 block out of transit crewcab and that would pull 100mph and fly round to it as well and thats two tone of truck how do you tell if its a low compresion engine fo future reff for my self must say its intressting reading