What's the most powerful conversion anyone's done?

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What's the most powerful conversion anyone's done?

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I'm part way through a 2.1 pinto conversion on my van & I've got an idea that I might want to see how quick I can make it. So I'm wondering if the pinto will give me some serious grunt if I decide to upgrade a few bits, or whether I should go a different route now to avoid spending too much cash. I'd love to see the van do some runs down the strip & I'm curious as to the best/most powerful conversion options out there.

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Audi 5 cylinder/V6
Subaru Boxer
Ford 24V Cosworth
Rover V8
Porsche 911/993/996

You'll do well to match that lot with the trusty Ford Pinto.

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i managed a 16.1 with a 2.2nat asp subaru in my t25 pickup :D

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Looking at putting an MD 870 diesel engine in my `van, still looking for a good clutch and flywheel though.
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What engine is that west???
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Google it ! "md870". Mmmm......nice,
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Maybach :shock:
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V16 outa locomotive? :wink:
My van is rusty and smells like a chippy

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