That's progress man, good deal Cole.
'32 Ford build
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not really progress but a guy is buying the pinto that we took the engine and trans out of for the same price we bought the car for, sooo free engine and trans for me 
here is the pinto
and when the engine was in it
here is the pinto
and when the engine was in it
Can't argue with that too much!
Mixedbreed
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dude , bring it to vegas we you visit, we shall do work SON!!
looks so awesome BTW!!
looks so awesome BTW!!
The Pinto has better aerodynamics going backwards and I once saw on that had flames going from the back towards the front. 
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Pintos make great drag cars! We've had a guy here that has been in the 11s for about 5 years with his and he only pulls the engine over the winter break. He runs a build 5.0 on alcohol.
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I don't know where I have been, but I have missed this thread completly. Those old Ford trucks are awesome! I want to get one so bad, that is my dream!
Tomget
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AZmidget91
Cool project. I like all the trucks OEM to rads/really like what your doing with the 32. The z'd frame and overall look is awesome. And love that 2.3L Turbo Mustang motor. That's a super powerfull little combo and that motor-the 2.3-is used in some sorts of "specific" racing so there's tons of suppliers with specific cam shafts/pistons etc/kits whatever you want. I've got a non turbo 2.3 in my Ranger and its been a super tough motor. I like that you've gone to a non-belly button motor. I like the unique. Boy you got a amazing deal on buying that Pinto. I wonder if it was insipred by the "Pinto Guy" from Socal. I remember a shop teacher in Socal that got a lot of coverage from HotRod mag and others with his turboed 2.3liters in Pintos and such. He was--maybe still is-some sort of drag strip creative guy. His name is or was/ is i hope/ been a few years--Joe Morgan and he was getting 3hp per ci back in the late 90's. He also raced a 86 turbo ranger, and probably has all kinds of data that you might find of interest regarding 2.3liter turbo motors. Goodluck
Cool project. I like all the trucks OEM to rads/really like what your doing with the 32. The z'd frame and overall look is awesome. And love that 2.3L Turbo Mustang motor. That's a super powerfull little combo and that motor-the 2.3-is used in some sorts of "specific" racing so there's tons of suppliers with specific cam shafts/pistons etc/kits whatever you want. I've got a non turbo 2.3 in my Ranger and its been a super tough motor. I like that you've gone to a non-belly button motor. I like the unique. Boy you got a amazing deal on buying that Pinto. I wonder if it was insipred by the "Pinto Guy" from Socal. I remember a shop teacher in Socal that got a lot of coverage from HotRod mag and others with his turboed 2.3liters in Pintos and such. He was--maybe still is-some sort of drag strip creative guy. His name is or was/ is i hope/ been a few years--Joe Morgan and he was getting 3hp per ci back in the late 90's. He also raced a 86 turbo ranger, and probably has all kinds of data that you might find of interest regarding 2.3liter turbo motors. Goodluck
Tomget
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BTW I know you're not building a race car or anything but I thought these 2.3turbo ranger sources might be helpful for ideas or? etc. You probably know, but if not Racer Walsh in Florida has a ton of stuff for 2.3 liters. I don't see a website for them?? I'm probably not looking correctly?? or?? Anyway they have catalogs at 1849 Foster Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32216 800-334-0151.
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tomget, yeah these 2.3 engines are used by esslinger in midgets. also a popular engine for sandrails too
anyways been slacking lately graduating from college and all, but that also means money coming in from family as a gift, which about half is going into this project. just picked up an ecu, harness, and VAM. i think with that and a fuel pump i could start this thing up.
btw anyone know of a 255lph inline fuel pump? mainly one that wont break the bank, dont even need that much flow but would rather get a 255 incase i decide to up the boost, which i plan too once it is running in good condition.
also, anyone want to buy a pinto?
anyways been slacking lately graduating from college and all, but that also means money coming in from family as a gift, which about half is going into this project. just picked up an ecu, harness, and VAM. i think with that and a fuel pump i could start this thing up.
btw anyone know of a 255lph inline fuel pump? mainly one that wont break the bank, dont even need that much flow but would rather get a 255 incase i decide to up the boost, which i plan too once it is running in good condition.
also, anyone want to buy a pinto?
