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BradinFAT · 07-29-2022, 12:27 PM

In the 70's you could buy a low milage Pinto engine for $25 to $50 at the wrecking yards. A bunch of old guys with lots of time worked to get the Pinto engine to mate up to the Model A trans, plus there were no modifications to the body or frame. The engines were built in Germany and the quality of materials was very good. The engine is not a powerhouse, (around 80hp) but cruises very good, along with 25 to 29mpg.

07-29-2022, 12:27 PM	#18
BradinFAT Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 9	Re: Pinto engine conversion In the 70's you could buy a low milage Pinto engine for $25 to $50 at the wrecking yards. A bunch of old guys with lots of time worked to get the Pinto engine to mate up to the Model A trans, plus there were no modifications to the body or frame. The engines were built in Germany and the quality of materials was very good. The engine is not a powerhouse, (around 80hp) but cruises very good, along with 25 to 29mpg.