Sierra 1.6 GL P reg

[happyjo]

CAn someone answer the following questions.

I have managed to track down a 1.6 ford sierra GL P reg.

Does anybody know if that would be okay for the Roadster, I assume it will but will it give enough power for track days.?

Does it come with EFI?

Thank you

[twinturbo]

GL? They stoped that trim in 89
P reg? The last know cars are on an M plate.

1.6 Could be

Pinto Carbed
CVH Carbed
CVH CFi ( single point carb )


TT

[twinturbo]

Ps.. track days are not all about power, a 1600 is not exactly blessed in the HP department but should still be fun.

TT

[happyjo]

I am going to look at the car in the new year, might be a GLS.

If all goes to plan I should get it for near to nothing and still has the keys and paperwork.

Is it worth holding out for the 2.0

Thank you Happyjo

[twinturbo]

GLS was only 2.0 and 2.9

GLX was a 1.6 trim from 91-93

TT

[AshG]

1.6 will be fine to start with. most people rip the pintos out after they are through iva.

[happyjo]

Thanks guys, I am thinking about fuel economy/ insurance etc.

Another assumption, if i fit the 1.6 then it has the same gearbox and engine mounts so transplanting the bigger enegine should be quite easy later.

[twinturbo]

the 1.6 will be a pinto and it's type 9 box will fit most other 4pot fords althought the 1.6 is not as strong as the 2.0 BOX.

How many miles do you expect to do a year? MPG is uualy not worth thinking about unless you plan to do a lot of touring.

TT

[happyjo]

I know this sounds a bit far off, i have not even bought the steel yet.

But I would love to drive down to the south of france on a touring holiday just before i retire.

another 12 years to go so should just have enough time to build then.

The london to brighton sounds great to.

Cheers for your reply

Happyjo:)