2.0/2.3 ford

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/5495,146_Pinto-Sheet-Metal-Valve-Covers.html

 

Between this one and the speedway cover, I just about busted a nut in my pants.

 

they both weirds me out like sprector fittings. and braided spark plug wires.

FrankBoss

www.PintoWorks.com

 

Does anyone remember a Pinto built back in the late 70s by I think Ak Miller that was on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine pulling a wheelie?What I remember was the head was milled .090 and the block was bored .090 .After blowing the Pinto 4 speed on the first or second pass they adapted a top loader 4 speed ,And then blew the pinto rear in the next pass !they then put a ford 9" in it and on that pass they lifted the front wheels .This is the cover shot on the mag I'd like to find a copy of those articles about that car.

FrankBoss and everyone else that has suggested a web site for the 2/2.3s to me I have bookmarked each one and will be visiting them often ,But I found you guys here on the HAMB and as long as you don't open the hood on my T it will be HAMB friendly. I'm not so sure they will understand about these mills going into a 1927 car or be able to help with the stuff connecting the two like wiring the fuel injection harness into a T wiring harness

 

I recall reading about a 2.3's going into Model A in the late 70's and early 80's. I think there are even adapters to put the A tranny on the engine.

 

Here's an article from the March '81 issue of Hot Rod where they build up a N/A 2.3L in several phases from stock to racer. Stage 1 looks like it would make a better-than-stock street engine for a driver.

 

Number 1 doesn't open.

 

You'll need the latest version of WinZip to open it. If you don't feel like downloading it, send an email to eburger@idexcorp.com and I'll reply with the article.


Ed

 

Has anyone installed of these been into a Falcon/Nova?

The performance would be a little better than stock and I could see it knocking down 30 mpg on the highway, as Ford claimed 30 mpg in a Fox-body Mustangs that's 400 pounds heavier than the Falcon.

 

2, 3, 4 and 5 I was able to open, view and save. Those four look like the full article. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing part of it.

 

The first page was an introduction and a picture of an engine... if you got the other 4 pages, you have everything worth reading. I like how well the engine responded to the bolt-ons.


Ed

 

What intercooler are most of you guys using? I am planning on fabbing a track nose with the intercooler behind it.

 

I'm using a Saab 9000 intercooler (IC). It's a front-mount so it's bigger than the radiator so you'd probably be looking for something smaller. I've got some extra ICs that are smaller. If you're interested, I'll do the 'pay it forward' deal with you. If anyone else is interested, the others (or if you want more than one) would be $10 + shipping. PM me for pictures and dimensions.

Thanks,
Kurt

 

I finally got page one to open. LOL I nearly laughed my ass off at the opening sentance.

"The days of the V8 are numbered." I like the fours, but V8's are here to stay.

 

http://www.burtonpower.com/

 

I gotta check, I still need the track nose so I know how big I can go. I am planning on using a model T glass nose and widen it.

 

Its time to get this going again. I FINALLY got my 2.3 in my garage.

Here is my question. I am planning on using a fuel tank from a 1918 Ford and sons fuel tank. What do I need to make the modern fuel system happy?

 

EFI? Turbo? Non-turbo?

 

Could someone PLEASE address the interchangeability/non of early 2.0 and 2.3 flywheels. Anyone using a stick will need to know. My understanding is that the 2.0 and 2.3 flywheels are not interchangeable due to different bolt pattern at the crank.

2 questions. #1. Is that the only difference? #2. Anyone had results re-drilling a 2.3 flywheel for the 2.0 pattern? Not just elongating/enlarging the holes but indexing the pattern around sorta like multi-pattern wheels.

 

Yup EFI with turbo. It will be a challange to lace all the wire up to look correct.

 

I've got a few ideas to make mine look clean and cool even with the EFI. With my set up no one will really have too much to bitch about. I'm sure someone here will grumble about it, but I'll be happy with it...

 

I have asked the above question a couple of different times here lately. I think I must have stumbled onto the one question no one here knows the answer to. Didn't think it possible.

 

Ford parts microfiche shows them as different part numbers. 2.0L was D1FZ 6375 C, the 2.3 was E2ZZ 6375 B or C, depending on which manual trans. it was hooked to. The 2.0L shows as 135 tooth ring gear, and the 2.3 as 132 tooth.


cheers
Ed N.

 

Anyone still building any of theirs or finshed any yet.........espcially any coupes.

 

bump..........no one ?

 

I've been watching this thread for a couple of years and it has sparked a interest. Thirty years ago I thought about putting a Pinto 2000cc engine in a Model A. So over the years I've picked up some interesting 2000cc stuff. In the next couple of months, I'll start on the project and post some pictures.

I have a chassis ready, just waiting for an engine; just couldn't decide what engine until today. So it will get a 2000cc, with a T5, and 8 inch ford rear. Body wise, it will probably have a 28/29 2 door sedan body converted to sedan delivery; using Shooter's delivery kit.

 

anybody know if a 2.0 valve cover fits a 2.3? i want to replace my EFI cover with a carb cover. the local yard has a 2.0 cover. anybody know if it fits?

Thanks!

 

Here's my little 2.3 project....Used all the drivetrain (2.3/T5 from an 83 Turbocoupe EFI)...Should be finished this Fall or early Spring 09

 

Cool. Any more pix?

LOVE that jig. Gary

 

My banger project went down the tubes, so...

I'm planning to go this route. Should start work on it in a couple of weeks. Esslinger says 275hp without turbo is easy - just takes ~$5,000 to build the motor. I'm thinking a smaller budget and 175hp.