Hi all
I have someone trying to place a bid on the turbo Pinto engine from my Capri. Although I don't "need" to sell it is somewhat tempting, especially if he accepts my rather high wanted price.
A possible replacement would be a turbo Duratec, but I struggle to find good data on turbo builds.
If I replace the Pinto I want something with a similar power level (279 whp, 416 Nm) but would prefer something that is a bit more responsive and smooth compared to the Pinto. It could be an E85 build for power but I suspect I would run it as a flexifuel to be able to use regular gas as well. I do think a CR of around 9.5-10:1 would work though.
A wish would be over 200 bhp and 350 Nm from somewhere around 3500 rpm and a useful rev range to 7000 at least (would prefer 7500-8000).
A 2.0 Duratec from a Mondeo or possibly Miata is the easiest to find here but I would consider a 2.5 or 2.3 too. Aims would be a rather "simple" build with just new rods and pistons and then work with a mostly stock engine.
I have seen some US dyno sheets on 2.3 Duratecs that seem to not give the power delivery I am after. Maybe I am wanting too much?
Pinto turbo graph for reference:
Ideas welcome :-)
Gustaf
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