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Only 5% of next car purchasers expect to buy all electric cars-Road and Track.
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<blockquote data-quote="Mutineer" data-source="post: 5298136" data-attributes="member: 69587"><p>For it's intended use, the Pinto was not a bad vehicle.</p><p></p><p>Like many vehicles of the era, they were ruined by wonky, problematic emissions equipment.</p><p></p><p>The little 4-bangers were made in Germany. They are very good engines. The carbs were also terrible. Remove the emissions equipment replace and tune the carb with anything that will bolt on. </p><p></p><p>Sometime in '84, I helped my neighbor cram a 289 4v into a Pinto. He was far more knowledgeable than I was. I mostly held things, and handed him tools and beer. He had to fabricate engine perches. I also remember having to remove the engine-driven fan, and cramming in an electric one.</p><p></p><p>Upon completion, it was a giggle inducing eye opening ride!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mutineer, post: 5298136, member: 69587"] For it's intended use, the Pinto was not a bad vehicle. Like many vehicles of the era, they were ruined by wonky, problematic emissions equipment. The little 4-bangers were made in Germany. They are very good engines. The carbs were also terrible. Remove the emissions equipment replace and tune the carb with anything that will bolt on. Sometime in '84, I helped my neighbor cram a 289 4v into a Pinto. He was far more knowledgeable than I was. I mostly held things, and handed him tools and beer. He had to fabricate engine perches. I also remember having to remove the engine-driven fan, and cramming in an electric one. Upon completion, it was a giggle inducing eye opening ride! [/QUOTE]
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