Small update. The little pinto is back up and going. YAY! Problems I encountered finishing it up mechanically. New pinto starter had a different bendix ..Was longer...had to use the older 1987 TC st...

Thanks Jerry J Very appreciated. I actually haven't seen this solution for the modification. Looks way better then the other version where a 1/4 plate is used.

Help please. I cant find the threads or information on the little extension 1/4 adaptor plate to extend the crossmember out a little for the TC 5 speed ...so it can work on the stock pinto trans cros...

Thanks Ray Great Info. That was my first Top end build for a Ford 2.3 and I Also researched the subject to make sure things were as correct and right as a fella could achieve DIY. Current status o...

Thank you again TurboRay. Correct you are. Instructions state for the felpro bots are. (Tighten Bolts to 51 ft lbs ) (70Nm).....in sequence to picture provided... In sequence again, turn each...

(Fist Bump ) Glad it was correct and helped you out. Luck in your ventures.

Thanks Ray I'll be checking the valves out now too while waiting on a couple little parts. (fist bump) I went ahead and ordered new head bolts threw "Jegs". ......6 point kind.... but nice to kn...

Greetings and hello. for those interested...... I found a blown head gasket. Between 1 and 2 front cylinders. Antifreeze coming from left side water ports to the 2nd cylinder. Head checks out ok...

Sorry.... not much to add but..... Very cool project. All win in my book. More please.

TurboRay Wrote: (08-25-2022, 05:24 PM) -- . Please forgive my ignorance, Ron ~ BUT.......what is a "2-stage clutch"?  -- No worries. I had to look up the differences too. It just a heavy duty...

Thanks again. It does mean a 1/2 inch. How it didn't hurt anything or detonate the housing is anyones guess for sure. I do drive little car moderately though ....no stupidity on heavy foots and hea...

TurboRay Wrote: (08-20-2022, 11:45 PM) -- . There is NO potential passage between the water cavity and the impellers in the center section of your IHI turbo, Ron. Water only passes thru a water "jac...

Found.... PM address and I'll get it to ya a.s.a.p. (Fist Bump)

@"Tbone1209" I may have something your looking for..... I did not use original turbo bird brackets for my build....I used the original simple 2.3 pinto set up. I'll dig in my coffee can and see ...

TurboRay Wrote: (07-31-2022, 06:53 PM) -- 2Beers Wrote: (07-31-2022, 11:31 AM) -- I just acquired another cute little 1997 sport side, 2 wheel drive, 2.5l Ranger.... I might.....Turbo swap..... it....

TurboRay Wrote: (04-10-2022, 09:39 PM) -- 2Beers Wrote: (04-10-2022, 12:14 PM) -- I was getting a "poof" of smoke on start up after driving it and it being warmed up to temp (190 degree) Valve guid...

Just a small update of sorts. Ive been driving the little car around the last month now that the snow has all but long gone. It's been doing amazing and I'm extremely happy with it. Yesterdays proje...

Just want to say at this time. Thanks for the participation, years of knowledge shared, and my Fathers help and hoarding of certain needed parts. Always very appreciated. My wife and 26 year old ...

nirvana Wrote: (10-01-2021, 02:11 AM) -- [hr] Where  did the heater core come from? I've never found one anywhere. Non a/c. tom That aside I used a T5 with Pinto cable shift,reinforced the firewall ...

Because, A silly. Wife and granddaughters have gave the Lil car a name. (Jack) So here comes a silly theme to go along with. Ordered a couple of little trinkets and a sticker or two. Bobble head...