cheers guys,
CrOwSoN15 - yes, I was driving it a few months ago! Although I think there's a chance it'll need to go for another one when it's finished. What do people usually do after an engine swap?
colarado red - i agree. There isn't much engine speed difference when in top between the 5 speed & 6 speed, about 200rpm. So that must mean the 6 speeder has slightly closer ratio's? Another factor that made me buy a 6 speed was it's used in the fiesta ST, and people are pushing north of 280bhp. So there's scope for some power upgrades on mine without blowing it up!