What about a 1980 Ford Pinto coupe LSx?

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09-26-2011, 05:05 PM

Stampede4ever

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What about a 1980 Ford Pinto coupe LSx?

I have a leed on one, with very little rust. This will be my first LSx swap, if this goes good. I could sell it, to fund my Fox Rod.
What do you guys think?

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09-26-2011, 05:44 PM

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Swap cars are not money makers. If you really want a fast little pinto, then knock yourself out. If you intend only to flip it in the end, you're digging a deep hole

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09-26-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pocket

If you intend only to flip it in the end, you're digging a deep hole

A really deep hole.
Compared to the Vega, swapping a V8 into a Pinto is much more difficult, especially if headers are involved.
The best engine swaps for Pintos are turbo 4cyl. or a 60 degree V6.

Ken