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1978 Ford Pinto Pony, what turbo diesel to install?
Got a free 1978 Ford Pinto Pony. Grandmother gave it to me with 29,500 actual original miles. Has an inline 4 cylinder with a 4 speed tranny. Has no options at all. No power windows or door locks. No power steering either. Bare bones model and weighs in at 2400 lbs. Would like to find a turbo diesel engine with a 5 speed for a rear wheel drive application that would get awsome MPG. Can do the fabrication myself with a welder and torch. Want to keep costs down to $1000 in an effort to save $ at the gas pump and my wallet. Know that Ford put inline 4 cylinders in some Rangers. Like to have the turbo and a simple idi system. Goal is 40+ mpg and a daily driver. What motors should I be searching for?
Already get 40+ mpg out of my 1991 Ford Escort Wagon. Use a lot of fuel saving techniques to get that too. Coast off ramps when exiting the interstate, time stop lights to prevent stops, drive the speed limit, leave earlier to allow more time, cut down on idle time when possible, over inflate tires slightly, took out the spare and all excess weight, keep it tuned up, etc.
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