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Old 07-18-2009, 05:30 PM
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The Pinto Blowing up was part of a Business LAw Class in Grad School.

Seems the way the bumper was designed that when struck at a certain angle would pierce the fuel tank. The Electrical Wiring of the Tail light would Spark and Poof! Instant Fire.

Put in a fuel cell and fix the problems mentioned above and you should not have a problem with it.

Also, The 4 Banger in the Pinto with a Turbo makes a killer Motor.

Friend of mine used one in a '30 Ford Roadster. Made 288 hp at the wheels. In a light car with a light engine it would haul Ass and get great milage, and that was in 1986. Long before the LS engines were popular. It also got 29 MPG.

He had the heads flowed, made sure the bottom end would take the stress of the Turbo. Used a decent intercooler, and Wow, one bad Assed car.

It was ultra quiet and a great sleeper.
Putt, Putt, Putt, Pow you are off. You one up the hood and your running a Pinto Engine, and they would be running a 350 or even a big block. the HP per pound is what's important. Also, if you can get the weight down to about 2K pounds or less you would have a real fun Road Rocket, that could have the possibility of handling REALLY well. (Keep the weight low in the car, and balanced front to rear and side to side) Set the suspension up right and put on some "R" Rubber, and you'd be a force to be dealt with.

Don't forget the driving lessons!

BTW: They may even make some trick heads for those now.

Good Luck.

Ty
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