Cheers BlueSmoke and Oranoco

I aint gonna scrap the thing if it's clean, solid and has a years MOT. It's almost like saying go scrap an RS Turbo just because all it really is, is a G reg Escort

I think styling wise I might do as above... RS Looker would be alright and maybe think about an engine swap at a later date to RS Turbo powah

Simply if a 1.6 carb goes in on standard mounts, standard driveshafts etc etc and next to no work is required bar literally swapping the engine, thats gonna be the cheapest mod I can do to get 30BHP more. But until I know a bit more about the motor/whats required then thats just a bit of a wish lol.

I dont suppose anyone has accurate performance figures for the nasty 1.3?

Maybe a 2nd hand suspension kit would do the job? I'll have a look on the FS forums in a sec to see what kinda things go for how much (you'll have to excuse my newbieness lol).

XR3i engine etc... nice but if it means new fuel lines etc then I'll have to pass I dont think I wanna spend lotsa time on the thing till I know it's worthwhile and it's "in my hands" so to speak so silly commiting me cash to anything just yet. It's driven by some mid 40's woman and she looks after it so I'm hoping it'll be more solid than I think as I aint PROPERLY looked at it yet, just been promised it for 100 with a full MOT. I could sell it for more if I didn't want it, but it'll be a good way to get to grips with basic mechanics

Anyway cheers for everyones replies :P