Mk2 pinto to early di conversion

[Retrohowla]

Thinking of replacing the thirsty 2.0 pinto with a 92 di
Its a lwb mk2 and a few people have raised concerns around pulling power, will it be that sluggish?

[Retrohowla]

Sorry, prob not enough info
My van is a 1981 lwb single wheel fitted with a 2.0 pinto and 4 spd box

Proposed replacement is a 1992 2.5 di with 5 spd box

[Luke]

di will have more pulling power, but will probly be slower un loaded

worst thing with Di's in mk1/2's is the noise

[Retrohowla]

Right thats not too much of a drama, well if i get more than 15-20mpg out of the di it will be an improvement on the pinto

[Retrohowla]

Any ideas on improved performance on the early di's?

[Retrohowla]

Thanks for the info, the main reasons for the swap are mpg, reliability and the fact that the pino is very cammy and the box is pick a gear any gear!
But you say the pinto with 5 speed is the way to go?
Will it bolt sraight on?
What about prop length?

[Neil]

try a v6 essex

[FredTransit]

Niel I think he was looking for better economy

[Neil]

should get another 3 mpg on a pinto

[Retrohowla]

So would i have a type 9 on the 92 di?
This box has been pretty good for me for around 35 thou so far in the swb
As i have the di and box from my 92 swb would this not be a sensible option?
Forgive my lack of knowledge but i ran a 2.0 pinto in my capri for years and although good just never matched the di for out and out dependable reliability so figured better the devil i know with the donor parts as opposed to cammy smokey pinto i have no history on?
But if you think a rebuild and mt75 would suit better for the long run?
I am getting lost now!

[Retrohowla]

Essex was considered for a moment (or maddness) as three sat on the drive but just not what i am after
Few more mpg, reliable workhorse easy swap on a budget is what i am after

[Retrohowla]

Like a dunce i am sat here asking what box i have when i changed the bloody prop it was a bolted flange so its mt75?
So with this box in mind what would you go for, cammy pinto or trusty old di?

[Retrohowla]

Just like to say i really appeciate all your advice just get confused with numbers and stuff and come across blunt, no offence!

[Luke]

in my mk1 pickup and my mk4 van - ive fitted Di's reliable torquey motor

but in my minibus (my best one) i wouldnt have a Di far too noisy

[Retrohowla]

cheers luke, think as i have the donor van its a sensible option, do you know anything about the wiring from petrol to diesel?