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Old 17-03-2009, 07:23 PM   #1
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Question pinto dohc head?

i have recently bought a mk2 4 door 79 escort it has a 1600 which i was planning on going to a pinto i have an engine lined up and have been told that the dohc cosworth heads bolt on but there are some modifications to be made if so i have seen a few YB heads very rarely though, does anyone have any info about these modifications are there different types of pinto blocks or just one any info is helpful

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Old 17-03-2009, 09:29 PM   #2
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i didnt think u could?. lol
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Old 17-03-2009, 09:46 PM   #3
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You can fit a Pinto block with a YB head, however the mods required will cost more than just buying an old 205 Pinto block which will fit straight up. Considering 205's were used in everything from Transit vans to Sierra Cosworths, they are plentiful. I picked one up last year for $50...
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Old 18-03-2009, 07:05 PM   #4
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Escort and Cortina blocks are the same to look at as the 205 blocks, 205s weren't used in any Aussie built cars, imported only. 205 blocks are slightly stronger than the AU version, still nothing wrong with the AU block. Cosworth hand picked the better of the run 205 blocks for the Cosworth engines.

The Cosworth head will bolt onto the pinto, standard port size for turbo or ported for a twin webber setup and solid lifters also new cams for carbie version. You will need new pistons and new drive gear for the crank and one for the dizzi pluss new cam belt.

Go to a book store ask them to order a book writen by 'DES HAMMILL' How to power tune FORD SOHC, Speed pro series.
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Old 18-03-2009, 07:29 PM   #5
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Go to a book store ask them to order a book writen by 'DES HAMMILL' How to power tune FORD SOHC, Speed pro series.
or download here..

http://zone.rouge.free.fr/SOHC.pdf

34mb pdf. Pinto and Cossie Des Hammill book.
Right click and save the link.

There's also this one.

http://www.rallyanarchy.com/EscortRallyPrep/

It has the chapters of the Mk2 Rally Prep book.
Follow link and read as required.

also

http://www.mediafire.com/?83t2tkwvgen

43mb pdf file. Vizards SOHC mod book.
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