The Ford Pinto may have an unfortunate legacy, but that doesn't mean it can’t be spiced up with the help of a V8.
Specifically, forum user Shavarsh has removed the stock engine from a blue Pinto—lovingly called “The Bean”—and dropped in a built Ford 302 V8 in its place. It's backed by a Tremec T5 transmission.
The end goal? Shavarsh …
We built one of these back in college from nothing but junkyard parts. The weirdest thing was the exhaust. Swapping them side to side so the exhaust went forward then did a 180 on their way to the back. Lots of cutting and welding to get them to fit.
OMG OMG OMG!
As a recovering Pintoholic, I LOVE this.
The only question is, drag race?
Or road race?
In reply to SkinnyG (Forum Supporter) :
You are very, very mean.
Show me more.
Beanto bean!
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