It's got some good, some bad, but overall it's nothing we can't get fixed and ready to rock again pretty quickly and easily. She'll be ready for you when you want to come visit and get some more seat time!
love this project! from what I see, it;s too low to the ground for the suspension to work properly. stock front pinto coils to start, shoudl work with the drop spindles well. take a couple blocks out of the rear and start there. that rear may be out of an explorer as they had leafs not a splayed 4 link like a fox unless someone welded perches on. as for rear suspension upgrades? look at the S-197 3 link setup or a typical fox update 3 link/torque arm/panhard bar setup. works wonders on my 93 mustang track toy.
Check and make sure the rear end was squared back up when they converted it back from being a circle track car. Most circle track cars have the rear end shifted to one side and turned at an angle to help force it to turn left. If you don't square it back up it'll keep trying to turn left and screw you and your tires up when you turn right. Do yourself a favor, pull the sponge out of the tank and see if it needs replaced, they degrade over time and Finnegan & Freiburger found out that it'll trash your fuel system as it gets sucked up. Secondly get some Holley Hydramat and put in the bottom of the tank and hook your pickup to it. It'll help suck up every drop of fuel.. I'm sure you saw it at their booth at SEMA. That pull in the middle was likely hooked to a fire bottle at some point. Something I noticed, the brakes were set up to use a Phoenix Systems reverse bleeder.. or some idiot put the calipers on the wrong side because the bleeders are on the bottom and the lines are on the top.
Austin your car is dressed as a 77 or 78 pinto Doesn't matter what year it started out as All those extra for goodies that they've added to it the late mustang spindles and so on they're doing the things that I would have done to my original car which was a 73 pinto Got some experience with us 78 mustang II back in the day I was able to rebuild the car after a terrible accident In doing so I added 74 timing gear to my 2.3 motor bringing my can back up to zero a factory experimental header that I found made my own clutch fan arrangement put a air inlet temperature sensor from a V6 which was cooler than the 2.3 by about 20° I did set it up with a heat stove because it was driven in the winter time Added power steering power brakes V8 front springs and V6 front sway bar the car had a factory rear sway bar and I put factory aluminum slots with the fattest 13-in tires I could put on it at the time That little coop set up like that with a straight tip on the exhaust out to the back bumper was able to run all day long at double the mark speed going through any corner and about 90 mph comfortably I did put a Cobra II hood scoop on my little coupe with custom pinstriping and added the deluxe interior and trunk kit from another parts car I agree with other posters keep it Ford powered and enjoy yourself
We have a few guys here in the SCCA DC region that road race at Summit Point in West Virginia. They have their own class GT Pinto. I don't know any of them personally yet but I have heard one guy may have a field full of Pintos he's been collecting for years.
Looks to be a fun project; I look forward to what you'll do with this...the key thing is the "fun factor"...Noticed the late-model Corona in the background, a rare sight in Ohio nowadays!
Fun is absolutely the only reason this thing is here, I've got far too many other projects sitting around needing attention. This one is an easy win, and it's gonna be on track SOON!
i owned a 77 pinto roundy round car and a 88 mustang roundy round car.both had 2300s .those 2300's are great little motors to build..you can beat the crap out of them and they just take it and keep going..just have to make sure you keep them cool
That's exactly the kind of thing I want to hear! I've had 2.3 Turbo cars in the past, several Merkurs, but never done anything in the performance NA world with these motors. From what I have heard and seen that take a licking and keep on tickin, we'll see!
@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin head job cam pistons and you're off to the "races"..i had a local race shop do all my head work..they had it in and out in 3 days..they kept one for me in storage just in case i needed it..if you choose to go that route find a local roundy round shop and have them mill/shave your head..they know how to make high rpm motors
Eslinger has stock block 2000 L and 2.3 L and 2.5 L turbo coupe they also have aluminum all billit all out race car engines, just look up the pinto bean 🫘 sand rail, that is the first 225 or 200 hp bolt on 2.0 L engine, it onlt when higher after that, now they do all out race parts and engines, thanks BigAl California
Eslinger makes a 2.7 liter BILLET version of that motor that puts out 400 horsepower but costs $40,000. Do Lima OHIO proud and keep your Ford all Ford.
@@jaratt85 @chuckschult7028; There are many engine choices, options to choose from; There are many racing classes within road racing, especially the type that Austin is entering. Clearly with these comments, You may be considering engine options for Your personal idea racing vehicles; maybe ? However, You clearly have not been listening well to what Austtin states explicitly within these videos about this Pinto Road Racing vehicle uses, intents, purposes. Good Luck with Your personal racing vehicles. May Lucore can assist You with Yours too.
there are lots of pinto specialists in the uk and a good number in europe as they were used in lots and lots of race cars in lots of different series for a lot of years both on circuits and rally stages.
Concerning the fuel cell: The foam in fuel cells needs to be replaced periodically. The bladder also needs to be checked for safety. The best thing I ever did to my fuel system was to install a Holley Hydramat. No worries about fuel starvation in hard corners and it will soak up every last drop of fuel no matter where it is in the cell.
the 4 cylinder engines you got with your capris can all be turned into spares for this car . theres bound to be a simple trailing arm suspension kit for this so you can lose the leafsprings also. good luck, go fast ,have fun . afterthought ,you might find modern ethanol fuels destroy the sponge in that tank should probably check into that or just remove it and put new stuff in that you know will be ok.
The list of items has just begun. I love looking at old race cars just to see how someone fixed a problem. Rules of the organization in which you decide to run will dictate what you can and cannot do. Safety is the number one concern.
Pinto's are one the first cars i liked in the 4 cylinder version & the 2300 was tops for rough hard driving ! I had quite a few the 77-79's I'd buy them all rusted out or no titles just for the motors & trannys !
I can see it now get them there straight line boys from SRC to do some left right stuff would be hilarious especially the old man and Uncle Bucko Lmaooooof
There's a pretty good chance I can talk Billy and Tommy into this thing, dunno about Bill and Bucko. We'll see! Maybe this purchase will spur a whole new interest for them!
Today’s ethanol fuel will eat up and cause that fuel tank sponge to disintegrate and break down. It will clog up and destroy your fuel system pull the sponge out of the tank. Coming from my husband retired master tech
I had to laugh when you said parts are cheap! Race cars are a lot like a boat which has been described as a hole in the water which you throw all your money in.... yer gonna need a bigger wallet. I vintage road raced Corvairs for 13 years, built three ground up race cars.
Your wright Austin you didn't buy a piece of junk you bought a pile of garbage lol I am just joking you buddy it is not bad as people thinks . and will be fun like you say .
Was buying a clapped out Pinto race car a bad idea? You decide. Hint: They were bad when introduced. The Church of Bad Decisions has struck again, but love your enthusiasm Austin.
Jeff Janklewicz; Your comment clearly expressed Your personal views about the Ford Subcompact vehicles, but not about use of these within road racing. Similarly this attitude, view is common within GM, Chrysler/Mopar, AMC, Studebaker by many. However, in reality all of the manufacture issues are easily dealt with, handles, especially for modified, performance, and racing vehicles. The proof is the number of years this vehicle has been used, involved within endurance racing competition events along with the many others too. The question Austin asked Rich[ard], was an assessment, evaluation of , with this particular vehicle within tits current status, amount and cost of repair, value and worth. Austin has already determined this type of modified Pinto for racing use for him, especially within a more introductory level is good, worthwhile. From this posted comment, You seem, to be ignoring the facts, thus also lacking the proper basis too.rom this posted comment,
@70sprt37; Clearly You did not hear, listen or accept the explicit statements from Austin with his use, purpose, intents with purchasing this endurance road race vehicle, car. also have You ever developed within any motor vehicle racing or athletic competition ?
She's been through hell, but she's a dam good car! I take no responsibility for any craftsmanship on this one😂
It's got some good, some bad, but overall it's nothing we can't get fixed and ready to rock again pretty quickly and easily. She'll be ready for you when you want to come visit and get some more seat time!
Excited to see what you end up doing with this old track warrior.
It's getting fixed then going RIGHT back to the track!
love this project! from what I see, it;s too low to the ground for the suspension to work properly. stock front pinto coils to start, shoudl work with the drop spindles well. take a couple blocks out of the rear and start there. that rear may be out of an explorer as they had leafs not a splayed 4 link like a fox unless someone welded perches on. as for rear suspension upgrades? look at the S-197 3 link setup or a typical fox update 3 link/torque arm/panhard bar setup. works wonders on my 93 mustang track toy.
Check and make sure the rear end was squared back up when they converted it back from being a circle track car. Most circle track cars have the rear end shifted to one side and turned at an angle to help force it to turn left. If you don't square it back up it'll keep trying to turn left and screw you and your tires up when you turn right.
Do yourself a favor, pull the sponge out of the tank and see if it needs replaced, they degrade over time and Finnegan & Freiburger found out that it'll trash your fuel system as it gets sucked up. Secondly get some Holley Hydramat and put in the bottom of the tank and hook your pickup to it. It'll help suck up every drop of fuel.. I'm sure you saw it at their booth at SEMA.
That pull in the middle was likely hooked to a fire bottle at some point.
Something I noticed, the brakes were set up to use a Phoenix Systems reverse bleeder.. or some idiot put the calipers on the wrong side because the bleeders are on the bottom and the lines are on the top.
I have wanted a 1978-80 (trunk) Pinto for years!
With a modern 2.3l "Ecoboost" and 10-speed automatic transmission...
Austin your car is dressed as a 77 or 78 pinto
Doesn't matter what year it started out as All those extra for goodies that they've added to it the late mustang spindles and so on they're doing the things that I would have done to my original car which was a 73 pinto
Got some experience with us 78 mustang II back in the day I was able to rebuild the car after a terrible accident
In doing so I added 74 timing gear to my 2.3 motor bringing my can back up to zero a factory experimental header that I found made my own clutch fan arrangement put a air inlet temperature sensor from a V6 which was cooler than the 2.3 by about 20°
I did set it up with a heat stove because it was driven in the winter time
Added power steering power brakes V8 front springs and V6 front sway bar the car had a factory rear sway bar and I put factory aluminum slots with the fattest 13-in tires I could put on it at the time
That little coop set up like that with a straight tip on the exhaust out to the back bumper was able to run all day long at double the mark speed going through any corner and about 90 mph comfortably
I did put a Cobra II hood scoop on my little coupe with custom pinstriping and added the deluxe interior and trunk kit from another parts car
I agree with other posters keep it Ford powered and enjoy yourself
That's wild Austin! Awesome!
It's gonna be fun! One way or another it's going to be fun!
It's not terrible! (Actually, it's terrific. Looking forward to seeing it on the track.)
We have a few guys here in the SCCA DC region that road race at Summit Point in West Virginia. They have their own class GT Pinto. I don't know any of them personally yet but I have heard one guy may have a field full of Pintos he's been collecting for years.
Rich does a great job getting in and out using the old fat guy handles.....GG!
Looks to be a fun project; I look forward to what you'll do with this...the key thing is the "fun factor"...Noticed the late-model Corona in the background, a rare sight in Ohio nowadays!
Fun is absolutely the only reason this thing is here, I've got far too many other projects sitting around needing attention. This one is an easy win, and it's gonna be on track SOON!
i owned a 77 pinto roundy round car and a 88 mustang roundy round car.both had 2300s .those 2300's are great little motors to build..you can beat the crap out of them and they just take it and keep going..just have to make sure you keep them cool
That's exactly the kind of thing I want to hear! I've had 2.3 Turbo cars in the past, several Merkurs, but never done anything in the performance NA world with these motors. From what I have heard and seen that take a licking and keep on tickin, we'll see!
@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin head job cam pistons and you're off to the "races"..i had a local race shop do all my head work..they had it in and out in 3 days..they kept one for me in storage just in case i needed it..if you choose to go that route find a local roundy round shop and have them mill/shave your head..they know how to make high rpm motors
Eslinger has stock block 2000 L and 2.3 L and 2.5 L turbo coupe they also have aluminum all billit all out race car engines, just look up the pinto bean 🫘 sand rail, that is the first 225 or 200 hp bolt on 2.0 L engine, it onlt when higher after that, now they do all out race parts and engines, thanks BigAl California
The pinto definitely needs to go on sick week 2025
Eslinger makes a 2.7 liter BILLET version of that motor that puts out 400 horsepower but costs $40,000. Do Lima OHIO proud and keep your Ford all Ford.
302.. same power far cheaper
@@jaratt85 @chuckschult7028;
There are many engine choices, options to choose from; There are many racing classes within road racing, especially the type that Austin is entering.
Clearly with these comments, You may be considering engine options for Your personal idea racing vehicles; maybe ?
However, You clearly have not been listening well to what Austtin states explicitly within these videos about this Pinto Road Racing vehicle uses, intents, purposes.
Good Luck with Your personal racing vehicles.
May Lucore can assist You with Yours too.
@@jaratt85 And much heavier. This is a road racing car. A heavy lump up front won't make it go around corners faster.
@@chuckschultz7028 160lbs
there are lots of pinto specialists in the uk and a good number in europe as they were used in lots and lots of race cars in lots of different series for a lot of years both on circuits and rally stages.
Concerning the fuel cell: The foam in fuel cells needs to be replaced periodically. The bladder also needs to be checked for safety. The best thing I ever did to my fuel system was to install a Holley Hydramat. No worries about fuel starvation in hard corners and it will soak up every last drop of fuel no matter where it is in the cell.
Racer Walsh co. is the place for everything pinto racers need. I have been at tracks with this crew, good people.
the 4 cylinder engines you got with your capris can all be turned into spares for this car . theres bound to be a simple trailing arm suspension kit for this so you can lose the leafsprings also. good luck, go fast ,have fun . afterthought ,you might find modern ethanol fuels destroy the sponge in that tank should probably check into that or just remove it and put new stuff in that you know will be ok.
The list of items has just begun. I love looking at old race cars just to see how someone fixed a problem. Rules of the organization in which you decide to run will dictate what you can and cannot do. Safety is the number one concern.
I think that’s a ‘78 nose. I think 79-80 had rectangle 7x6 headlights
I think this is a great idea! As for the rear suspension a S197 three link style suspension works great with low ish unstrung weight.
I love how, in each video, someone sees the handles. "Those are stupid," then they use them and go, "You know what..."
Pinto's are one the first cars i liked in the 4 cylinder version & the 2300 was tops for rough hard driving ! I had quite a few the 77-79's I'd buy them all rusted out or no titles just for the motors & trannys !
Ho Lee Chit! lookit them booger welds!
It's a Beut Clark! :)
Ain't she though!? ;)
I’d frame machine that left side frame horn.. or at least jack it out.
I can see it now get them there straight line boys from SRC to do some left right stuff would be hilarious especially the old man and Uncle Bucko Lmaooooof
There's a pretty good chance I can talk Billy and Tommy into this thing, dunno about Bill and Bucko. We'll see! Maybe this purchase will spur a whole new interest for them!
That thing could use a peastorm glasspack, i don't know why.
It's L..EYE..MA....😂
I wonder if you can convince Richard Holdener to come visit and go racing?
The mustang 2 and pinto will interchange in most cases
Nooo 76 to 77 front end 79 and 80 was square headlights
Ahhh good catch! I'm a newbie to the Pinto scene so keep pouring on the knowledge!
That engine will last forever! Aces injection would be fun and make it more reliable.
Today’s ethanol fuel will eat up and cause that fuel tank sponge to disintegrate and break down. It will clog up and destroy your fuel system pull the sponge out of the tank. Coming from my husband retired master tech
Talking about the new Corvette being a stupid purchase. 🤔
Hi, unless the engine was made in Peru, if it was cast in Lima Ohio, it's pronounced (lie-ma), long I.
Lol I DO pronounce Lima Ohio with a hard I, but have always pronounced the motors differently. Am I wrong? I'm never wrong! ;)
@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustinClevelands, Windsors and ... Limas
saying Pinto or Bobcat in same sentence as race car should be illegal in 50 states
RACE CAR ...
I had to laugh when you said parts are cheap! Race cars are a lot like a boat which has been described as a hole in the water which you throw all your money in.... yer gonna need a bigger wallet. I vintage road raced Corvairs for 13 years, built three ground up race cars.
Your wright Austin you didn't buy a piece of junk you bought a pile of garbage lol I am just joking you buddy it is not bad as people thinks . and will be fun like you say .
Was buying a clapped out Pinto race car a bad idea? You decide. Hint: They were bad when introduced. The Church of Bad Decisions has struck again, but love your enthusiasm Austin.
Jeff Janklewicz; Your comment clearly expressed Your personal views about the Ford Subcompact vehicles, but not about use of these within road racing.
Similarly this attitude, view is common within GM, Chrysler/Mopar, AMC, Studebaker by many. However, in reality all of the manufacture issues are easily dealt with, handles, especially for modified, performance, and racing vehicles.
The proof is the number of years this vehicle has been used, involved within endurance racing competition events along with the many others too.
The question Austin asked Rich[ard], was an assessment, evaluation of , with this particular vehicle within tits current status, amount and cost of repair, value and worth.
Austin has already determined this type of modified Pinto for racing use for him, especially within a more introductory level is good, worthwhile.
From this posted comment, You seem, to be ignoring the facts, thus also lacking the proper basis too.rom this posted comment,
Glidden, Roush and others thought they made pretty good prostock race cars.
Wrong attitude you gotta want to win man !
@70sprt37; Clearly You did not hear, listen or accept the explicit statements from Austin with his use, purpose, intents with purchasing this endurance road race vehicle, car.
also have You ever developed within any motor vehicle racing or athletic competition ?