Hello all
Question about pinto block and head interchangeability (if thats a word).
So..... i have a 1.6 e max block and head (minus cam and other top end bits) and 2 older pre e max 1.6 blocks and heads (with top end bits). The two older blocks are not good for various reasons. i am trying to make one good engine out of these 3.
My question is: are the (same displacement) Emax blocks compatible with older pinto heads, or at very least use the emax head and transfer the older pinto rockers, rollers, springs etc.
I have spent lots of time searching forums for answers but it cannot find anything specific to the 1.6 e max and older blocks.
Thanks in advance for any help
T
1.6 pinto blocks and heads and heads and blocks
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Re: 1.6 pinto blocks and heads and heads and blocks
No, IIRC the e-max was designed to use the same crank etc as the 2.0 so the only difference was a narrower bore in the 1.6. The earlier 1.6 had a different bore AND stroke. I`m fairly certain that would make the heads exclusive to each model? Which is not to say that it can`t be made to work, you can put an (early) 1.6 head on a 2.0 just to increase the C.R.
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Re: 1.6 pinto blocks and heads and heads and blocks
I would go:
1.6 Emax block with 1.6 non Emax head. Use a bog standard 2.0 camshaft (but with a vernier sprocket so you can adjust it absolutely spot on).
Use a quality head gasket because you will have slightly higher than standard compression. You will need the 2.0/Emax cambelt as the one for the earlier 1.6 was a shorter belt to suit the shorter block. Use a 32/36 carb jetted for a 2 litre or early 1600 GT spec.
You will have made a nicely performing 1600 engine without spending very much money at all.
1.6 Emax block with 1.6 non Emax head. Use a bog standard 2.0 camshaft (but with a vernier sprocket so you can adjust it absolutely spot on).
Use a quality head gasket because you will have slightly higher than standard compression. You will need the 2.0/Emax cambelt as the one for the earlier 1.6 was a shorter belt to suit the shorter block. Use a 32/36 carb jetted for a 2 litre or early 1600 GT spec.
You will have made a nicely performing 1600 engine without spending very much money at all.
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Re: 1.6 pinto blocks and heads and heads and blocks
Thanks for the replies. Going off your advice i am going to try and build 1 good engine from the bits, might even make a first proper post about it
Any advice on where to get a good head gasket in the uk?
Thanks
T
Any advice on where to get a good head gasket in the uk?
Thanks
T
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Re: 1.6 pinto blocks and heads and heads and blocks
Capri Club do a variety of gasket kits/sets and is where I get mine from
https://www.capriclub.co.uk/Gaskets__Ga ... y--21.html
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Re: 1.6 pinto blocks and heads and heads and blocks
I was thinking of something uprated such as a Felpro or Cometic head gasket from Burton Power - but Ive just realised the cost of the latter.
Ive always had good results with Victor Reinz gaskets which are sensibly priced and Im sure the CCI one will be a good quality standard gasket too.
it might be worth getting the head checked for flatness to make sure it doesnt need a skim. Most engine workshops wont charge much for checking, its best to know.
Ive always had good results with Victor Reinz gaskets which are sensibly priced and Im sure the CCI one will be a good quality standard gasket too.
it might be worth getting the head checked for flatness to make sure it doesnt need a skim. Most engine workshops wont charge much for checking, its best to know.