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    ford pinto .sierra or transit

    hi everyone
    i want to buy a 2lt pinto for my mk2 escort
    which one of the two i choose
    from sierra or transit
    is there any difference at all ?
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    ford pinto .sierra or transit

    Buy sierra as transit are generally low compression


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    Re: ford pinto .sierra or transit

    transit 2.0 will also have a 1600 cam, although if you are rebuilding one then niether point really matters

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    Re: ford pinto .sierra or transit

    i am thinking to buy this transit pinto
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    if i change camshaft from sierra pinto is there any other difference like pistons or valves?

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    Re: ford pinto .sierra or transit

    transit pistons are low compression, most engines need a rebuild and rebore so thats not usually an issue

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    Re: ford pinto .sierra or transit

    i will certainly make rebuilt to the engine

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