sound advice, i think that's exactly what i'll go for as i need to keep it a 1600 to be at least semi-economical for work. If its too quick i'll boot it everywhere.

Tabetha, i've got no idea what set-up the car uses, it's a bog standard Sierra Azura with 1600 Pinto and the mods i'll be doing will be limited to above, a manifold, exhaust and bigger carb. Maybe at some point a cam but i doubt it. What do you reckon would be best on that, 2.0 Pinto one?