Originally Posted by
Memphis Modify the crossflow!
Changing to a different type of engine looks easy but it really isn't. For a start the inlet and exhaust are on different sides; so is the alternator. It's quite an involved project; I know because I've done it! A rebore to 1700, fast road camshaft, higher compression pistons and a well ported cylinder head will make a very rapid little engine, especially with a set of 40s (or bike carbs on a well constructed manifold). Also, the crossflow is 25 kilos lighter.
Don't get me wrong, I like Pintos too...
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