pinto mk1

**Weasle** · 08-10-2003, 09:38

ok chaps,
i`m gonna be getting all the bits ready to put a pinto into my mk1..i have an engun..(free!!)
what i`m wondering is what are my options with regard to gearbox..i know the obvious is type 9 with a ally bellhousing(rs) but is that the only route to take...i`m not bothered about putting a big tunnel in etc.
also what else other than engun mounts will i need

cheers lads

Chris

**RS Yod** · 08-10-2003, 09:56

Hi mate,

depends what engine your taking out of the car. If your taking out a x-flow you'll need new mounts or a complete new world cup x-member.

Typr 9 is the easiest way to go. You'll also need a new starter

Yodz

**Clint** · 08-10-2003, 13:41

exhaust, fuel pipe rerouting, electrics on the other side, is your rad full sized like the rs rad or a little xlow one if its the xflow one your want to fit an rs2k one meaning cutting the lower front x member? new water pipes, new throttle cable gearbox lowering mounts

**Weasle** · 08-10-2003, 14:46

sorry chaps it`s a standard x-flow 1300gt etc

**2quick4u** · 08-10-2003, 15:18

Chris,

There is a guide to this coming out in classic ford soon m8, it was photographed at my garage on Gompo's car.

Lower front x-member doesn't need cutting on a MK1, slam panel does a small bit though.

You can use a standard sierra bellhousing if you want, you will need a sump though, unless you have a RACE x-member and it may then fit with the sierra/cortina steel one (haven't tried this yet but Dingy7 has been fitting standard cossie sumps with em so should be about the same dimensions)