Disregarding cost i would have both As the 909 setup!

BUT you keep comparing the system with yours

In my case i need to make driveshafts any way as the std items you have will NOT fit a mk3/4 escort , for this reason.. I would rather make the 3 piece (As this is better) than making the 2 piece which is also making it have more rotaitional twist which could break the shaft in extream cases. (I have seen this)

Dont get me wrong TAZ has the same as yours and there is no need for him to pay extra to change the std items..

So the outcome for you is stick with what you got as it all bolts up std.

For the mk3/4 boys.....only 1 way to go

Regards
Jano