LOL @ The Snail looking EGR Valve. ;-) ... all late model 2.3's have these funny snail like metal things hooked up to the exhaust manifold with pipes blowing...
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Hey Group, Just what is different between the rack on a '73 and one from a '71-72? Wilwood makes a '71-72 style rack for racers and I sure wish that it would...
Hey Dino, Bugs right 'cuz EVERYTHING that the smog pump does is in the exhaust system, it has nothing to do with the combustion process. The extra oxygen in...
Hi Paul, you have the "Pulse Air" style, instead of a belt driven pump the exhaust gases blowing thru the manifold produces a slight vacuum between the exhaust...
The rack mounts, the tie rods and tie rod ends are unique to the '73. There are 3 distinct rack set-ups for the Pinto - '71-'72, '73 only, and '74 and up....
If I may say- I have such a system and my car runs great, except in Pa you can't disconnect it or you will flunk inspection.LK [Non-text portions of this...
... advantage to it over a stock Pinto rack. Sure there is. It's NEW :) Alot better than a rebuilt 30 year old casting. I think the ratio is a bit quicker...
Well, is there any way to adapt the Wilwood rack to my '73, any way at all besides cutting and welding,,, cutting I can do,,, welding is a skill that I never...
I'm not sure about the Wilwood rack. But Ford used 2 different racks A TRW & reg Ford. There are at least 4 different types One has 2 mounting holes & one...
Have you looked at the Flaming River and Summit racks? (huh huh, Beavis...you said rack huh huh). I need to replace the rack on my 73 as well and am wondering...
My goal is to put a header on this engine. Headers usually do not come with fittings for this equipment. I am in CT and any car over 25 years old does NOT need...
Paul, what must have happened when you cut that pipe was that you "uncorked" your exhaust. GENERALLY SPEAKING when you "uncork" or open up your exhaust the...
Hello, I have a 1974 Pinto Stationwagon. Over the last few years I have been rebuilding it for my son's first car. We have rebuilt the engine and transmission,...
first of all, the Jeep TJ, ZJ, and XJ (wrangler, grand cherokee, and cherokee models) ALL likely have deeper gering than your Mustang. Also, the 4.0L I6 is a...
... pound SUV with a 60 year old I6, mileage wise. Huh???? He said his jeep is a `97. What year do you think we're in? Surely not 2057 :) Plus, the 4.0L is...
I just put a rebuilt p/s rack in my '86 Aerostar. The package stated that it fits ALL Ford products. I was never asked anything about length of the input...
the 4.0L is based on the 258. several people i know are running 4.0L EFI systems on their 258s...which those particular engines are pushing 40 years old the...
OK Using my Leep was a bad example. How about my next door neighbors 2004 Saturn which gets at BEST 21MPG if kept under 65 on the highway. He has taken it to...
HEY FOLKS!! All this talk about jets and the such. I bought a carb rebuild kit and there was not a jet one in it? So where would it be that a guy can buy these...
If it is a Holley, a Carter/Edelbrock or a Weber you can get them at any good parts house, Napa, Autozone, Checker,,, OR from Summit and Jegs if you don't have...
my Chevy Corsica got 37 mpg on the highway...with a 3 speed automatic. maybe your neighbors should quit putting the shifter in 2nd gear. it's not the fault of...
I agree. My Alero gets 38-39 on a trip, and a friend with a VW Deisel gets better than 50 on a trip. Pinto gets about 24-26 usually.LK [Non-text portions of...
Hey everyone! I'm looking a for a thermostat housing for a 2.O (1971 Pinto Sedan) Does anyone on know where I can locate one or have one laying around they...
Hello Ryan, I'm leaving for work NOW. I have what you need email me pintony_2000@... ... http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/UC2olB/TM ... ...
Financial trouble forces me to sell my 79 Cruising Wagon. It is white w/striping, red interior. It has a (tired, but good running) 2.3L motor, automatic...
All, I also have a T-Bird for sale: 1985 Turbo, 5-speed, 130K miles. $750 I live in Barstow, CA. Jim ... __________________________________________________ Do...
anyone know of any mounts/hardware available to put the DOHC ZTEC 2.0 where the 2.3 goes ,,,seems the wieght difference alone would do wonders for handling not...
... 2.0 where the 2.3 goes ,,,seems the wieght difference alone would do wonders for handling not to mention at least a 50% power increase,,pinto wieghs about...
