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Old 02-07-2012 | 06:40 PM
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ive a cosworth powersteering rack in my sierra with a pinto engine

i want to put in a twincam engine
do i have to change the powersteering racks or can they be mated?
Old 03-07-2012 | 02:11 AM
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Why are you changing to a twincam may I ask ?
Old 03-07-2012 | 08:03 AM
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more power more parts available can be run on any kind of petrol
more desirable ive got shitloads of spare parts for them but not a pinto
ive pinto out and loom and engine bay loom out of donor car only thing holding me back now is the 3 plugs behind the battery
should i remove and install the lighting loom aswell
Old 03-07-2012 | 08:26 AM
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The twin cam is about as desirable as herpes...

The pinto is a lot more desirable and a lot more tunable.
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Originally Posted by DazC
The twin cam is about as desirable as herpes...

The pinto is a lot more desirable and a lot more tunable.
thats also what i thought
Old 03-07-2012 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by clyde 1800
ive a cosworth powersteering rack in my sierra with a pinto engine

i want to put in a twincam engine
do i have to change the powersteering racks or can they be mated?
You're changing the engine, it has sweet fa to do with the steering rack.

Use whatever PAS pump bolts to your engine, job done.
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