I've got a mkII escort with a 1600 crossflow in it, what exactly do I need to do and buy to put a 2 litre pinto engine in? A parts list would be handy.

Cheers


Garry

 

cossie lump !!!

 

Would love to put a cossie lump in it But have just spent Ł2415 today on flights to Australia

So pinto is the cheapest option.......well for now

Cheers

Garry

 

engine mounts and exhaust manifold and downpipe(or 4 branch), inlet manifold and carb-with new throttle linkage etc as engines are opposites ie on pinto exhaust manifold is drivers side of car and inlet on n/s, opposite way round with crossflow, new bellhousing, rads are different from memory-top hose on opposite side i think?

Tricky

 

So could I just buy a Sierra and use most of the parts from it or not?

 

yep, thats about it mate. youd need to source rad etc but youd have engine and type 9 5 speed box.

Tricky

 

Sounds like a lot of work, why don't ya save the money towards a cossie lump

 

I want to do it sooner rather than later, then save up once I have.

Mr impatient me, no good at saving but loves to spend it

Cheers


Garry

 

Take a look, may be worth considering
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...491398614&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...491132383&rd=1

Cheers

Steve

 

that re-conned engines cheap at the mo-i bet it dont keep that low though with 6 and half days to go

Tricky

 

wat wud need doin to a rs2000 shell to hav a type 9 in it.. the guy i bought mine of put a close box in it.. might b fine for acceleration and on the strip etc.. but can b a bit loud on the motorway and carridge way...

 

never done it myself but from what i can re-call the crossmember is about 2 inches further back with type 9 box.

Tricky

 

If I remember correctly you can use the cross member from an automatic, as this will line up with the type 9 box

Cheers

Steve