Pinto

[Big Vern]

Originally Posted by DaveyB

Hi, sorry to keep on about engine choice, but I was wondering if I fitted a pinto as per the original design etc got through Iva etc, what would happen if I put a zetec in, would I still need a pre 95 version to avoid emissions and cat, or if I went for a newer zetec am I just trying to get it through MOT and emissions obviously would have to fit cat i guess .if you get my drift hope this makes some sense to someone.
thanks again.
DaveyB

If you want to use a zetec later then I would suggest going for a donor with the CVH engine as the mounts and exhaust are similar, likewise if you were going for a duratec later then use a pinto
Regarding emissions, currently you would not need a cat or need to worry about pre'95 but as the rules regarding modifying are currently being scrutinised this could change.
Better still build it with an mx5 engine and box then you have all the bases covered