Modernising a MK3 'Tina...

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Ive long had the idea to modernise a half decent two door MK3 and I wondered what you guys thought ?

Im thinking:
New brakes/suspension, lowered about an inch

Motor:
Either hot Pinto on Megasquirt or Zetec and TBs

Slippy diff in the rear axle

Keep the wheels and tyres sensibly sized but go up on width

Lighten sensibly where possible.

Should give a nice looking/handling/stopping car no ?

No jibes about rust required, thanks.

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V8 is always the answer, but it would take away some of the soul I feel. A good 4 pot/injection would be enough for my needs I think.

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Impasse said:

Isn't the pinto Cortina just crying out to have a Sierra Cosworth lump plopped into the engine bay? (If you're not looking for originality, that is.)

If Turbos are your thing, then yes. I prefer NA motors.

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I wouldnt be looking to match modern stuff, just reliving a bit of youth tbh.

Ive always liked the cars looks, and of the old Fords, its about the only that isnt silly money.

I think a gentle modern makeover would suit the car.

I was looking at a Viva HB the other that had a VX redtop in it on bike carbs - that was pretty cool.

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V8 Fettler said:

Standard Zetec for convenience and economy; mildly worked Pinto with twin DCOEs, 4 branch exhaust manifold and big bore exhaust for interest.

You get it !

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Another one who gets it....