pinto 4dr mk2 escort

[Skoty]

What modifactions need to done to fit a 2.0litre pinto in a 4 door mk2 escort?

 

Just my mates got a pinto sitting in his garage and if its not too much work I was gonna put it in my daily driver.[/b]

[Stu_B]

Not 100% sure but I'd imagine tunnel mods, prop, gearbox crossmember (depending on what gearbox/bellhousing you use) engine mounts, rad, accelerator cable & clutch cable, fuel pipe & uprated suspension/brakes

[Mick The Cabbie]

Ya need to build it up like an RS2000. Thats the easiest way.

 

You'll need engine mounts, prop, alloy sump, 2 litre box - either 4 or 5 speed.

The box will physically fit the tunnel, however you need to move the gearstick hole back approx 2 or 3 inches. Also, the new g-box will foul the old g-box x-member body mounts inside the tunnel. So ya need to cut em off or tweak the tunnel with a sissor jack to make it a little wider at that point.

Ideally, you also need a bigger rad + you need to modify the upper and lower rad crossmembers as the rad will sit further foward in the front panel.

Wiring loom + fuel lines need altering too.

Also consider fitting capri front legs or some kind of other uprated items.

 

Here's how i did mine. Not a very comprehensive guide, but you'll get an idea

 

http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... c&start=45

 

Good luck

[Skoty]

hhmmm. im tempted. i think i might see how much he'll sell me the pinto for. then maybe start collecting all the bits i need to put it in. i dont want to spend too much as i wanna get my anglia going.

 

what mods need doing to the loom?? and what gearbox would be best (outta what car?) im dont know much about pinto. imma xflow/pre-crossflow kinda guy.

[Mick The Cabbie]

4 speed Mk3 4 or 5 Cortina or Sierrra 5 speed box.

Most of the wires to the engine need to swap sides, ie alternator, starter, temp + oil pressure senders etc etc