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topfuel · #1 Post by **topfuel** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:18 am

hi guys

been thinking about changing engine in my dolly!
thought about zetec but will need all that ecu stuff and throttle bodies etc...way to much trouble!!!

thought about crossflow. but to make one fly will cost a heap of money!
so pinto it is.

i recon i should be able to build a 2.2L motor for a resonable amount of money. looking for 150-160 bhp

as any put a pinto into a dolly before? if ant idea what problems i'm gonna have?

cheers terry

DavePoth · #2 Post by **DavePoth** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:57 am

It's a huge lump of iron in your engine bay that will weigh more than a sprint engine for less power, will involve a fair amount of fabrication, and won't be worth as much as if you put a sprint engine in.

It's possible to get a completely STANDARD sprint engine to 150bhp just by rebuilding it to factory spec and setting it up properly. That's without any modifications to carbs, filter or cams or anything. Plus the sprint engine really is a bolt-in conversion.

Sorry to sound a bit negative, but it's an awful lot of work to go to for no real performance benefit.

Lewis · #3 Post by **Lewis** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:40 am

Getting a Zetec to run isn't too bad in real life, as long as you plan it properly. Hell, you could even run it on carbs if you were masochistically inclined

Pinto's not worth the grief though, real boat anchor. Sprint lump any day over that

Standard Sprint is ~127BHP as well, remember.......

topfuel · #4 Post by **topfuel** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:38 am

so pinto not a good idea then!!!!

how much do sprint engines go for? and how does it cost for a rebuild?

will i need to change the subframe as i have a 1300.

sorry for all the questions

cheers terry

David6214 · #5 Post by **David6214** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:09 pm

Yes you will need to change the subframe ?

I mean I guess you could fabricate the 1300 one, buts its not really worth the hassle. Sprint subframes are obtainable, often if you are picking up an engine you could get a subframe too.

Sprint Engines start from around a hundred and go up.....

There have been a couple of sheddy sprints that you could get all the running gear from on the bay recently, sort of Â£200 ish - that gets you the rear axle as well......

I have sent you PM as well

topfuel · #6 Post by **topfuel** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:57 pm

cheers david i'll let you know asap. maybe very busy the next couple of weeks. just got a new job working at fords... building engines

so zetec maybe back on!!!!

Jon Tilson · #7 Post by **Jon Tilson** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:59 am

Henry has ever made is worth putting under a dolomite bonnet.
The I-4 dohc is the only engine they have ever made that's half decent.

apart form the cossie stuff and maybe the lotus 1558...

Jonners

hutch76 · #8 Post by **hutch76** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:41 am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRIUMPH-TR7-DOLOM ... dZViewItem

As has been said, the Sprint is 127 bhp standard, stick on a straight thru exhaust and you're up to 137'ish.

I've got a powder-coated sub frame that anyone's welcome to foc if they arrange uplift.

topfuel · #9 Post by **topfuel** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:15 am

hi guys, i can see what you are saying about fitting a sprint motor into my 1300..ie it all bolts in etc... but i just want to be different. and now am working at ford maybe i'll come across a cheap zetec or range rover v8 well you never know...

cheers terry

DavePoth · #10 Post by **DavePoth** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 2:21 pm

I'd vote for the V8...If you're going to all the trouble of an engine swap, it might as well be for something with a lot more poke.

topfuel · #11 Post by **topfuel** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:02 pm

hi guys just brought a 1.8 zetec motor for Â£50. its got the 130 cams in it so thats a good start. and has i'm working for fords now i get discount on parts so can get what i need a bit cheaper.

hoping for about 150/160 bhp and 5 speed box when done. should give you sprint boys a run for your money.....

cheers terry

DavePoth · #12 Post by **DavePoth** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:10 pm

topfuel wrote:hi guys just brought a 1.8 zetec motor for Â£50. its got the 130 cams in it so thats a good start. and has i'm working for fords now i get discount on parts so can get what i need a bit cheaper.

hoping for about 150/160 bhp and 5 speed box when done. should give you sprint boys a run for your money.....

cheers terry

Bargain! Keep us posted with the work.

topfuel · #13 Post by **topfuel** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:56 pm

slowly making a list of all parts i need

zetec motor (got) Â£50
1.8cvh startes motor (not got) Â£0-Â£50
1.8cvh sump or modified the one i got! Â£0-Â£80
5 speed box Â£20-Â£50
yamaha r1 carbs Â£60ish
inlet manifold (brogg brothers) Â£175
exhaust manifold Â£150ish
ecu to run motor Â£100
other odds and sods Â£200
total Â£800 and then some.....
so if any one can help out on any of the bits please feel free to lend a hand

cheer terry

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