Hi, I just registered here although have been reading as a guest for a while.


In my younger years, I worked on my own cars but these days I don't have the time or the garage space. I would like to have a car that is a bit a of sheep in wolf's clothing - a sleeper. I'm thinking something like a Fiesta, perhaps the new model but a base model - nothing flash. Understated all the way. Something Grandad would be seen in. However, I'm thinking something like a Duratec 2.3 engine swap with a moderate level of tuning plus very good handling, brakes, etc.


Actually, I own a new model Ford Ka right now so that's an option as the project car too but it seems to me that the engine options are quite limited? A Puma engine might squeeze in but would that be worth the effort?


By the way, if anyone wants to ask, 'Why not just buy a standard factory performance car?', please don't bother... If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand.


Can anyone suggest a company or individual who has a lot of experience with projects like this who can deliver a reliable, safe and driveable car to handle the power? Heck, you can suggest yourself too! As for budget... Well, I can see that that any given project can consume any given budget but I'm looking for value for money at a reasonable cost.



Zarty