hi all im stuart im quite new on this forum. Im rebuilding a series 2 rs turbo which is nearly done. Im on the rsonersclub forum also.

Im starting to plan the next build but defo Ill need advice with it.

Id like a 75 to 80 escort, and i plan to strip it. im aiming to:
Mondeo zetec 1.8
Type 9 5 speed with the spigot
Zetec 1800 clutch, friction plate and westfield bearing,
Custom exhaust
Think i need 200 or 220lbs front springs,
Prefer the 1300, 1600 or custom prop.
Standard diff including driveshafts
Think i need stiffer rear leafs
Possibly standard discs and drums
Probabably the mondeo 1800 cooling system
Going for mk1/2 escort plain interior rather than concourse resto
Paint is either outer respray or depending on shell, original colour match.

Now, lol, id like to use this as a daily runner so, 10 miles per day to work, 100 mile round trip twice a week to the mrs, plus the tesco runs. Probably 1000 miles per month.

The main things Im looking for is the efficiency of the modern day electric ignition and reliable fuel system. Id also like decent mpg 35mpg would be attractive.

From studying so far, i have the haynes and some good zetec conversion guides. It seems bike carbs or weber 40's is the way to go for the zetec 1800 but Im lost when it comes to ignition or fitting a distributor.

Im not looking for horsepower, more daily efficiency. In not gona be looking at cosworth or kent parts, 100 to 130hp is probably fine. Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction? My instincts leading me to do a carbs conversion as usual and have them tuned for efficiency but before i give in im going to continue the efi conversion study.

I don't know enough about carburettors, iv got my eye on the haynes carbs manual, i don't know how they are for fuel efficiency or if there designed more for performance, and i don't know how reliable they are during peak winter -6degrees etc. Help understanding there use would be great for this build.

Guides and info is appreciated, il keep searching the passion forums looking for info.