Vacuman, there are some sharp Amazons out there! I'm actually fixing mine up for a daily driver, so I'm keeping the power low for good mileage, and the bodywork simple for easy repair. I've got a few fun cars (1980 Mercury Z7, 1999 Mustang, 2013 Mini Roadster) for other uses.

I'll probably make my own headers, although there's a good bit of room to clear the steering unless I stuff a turbo in there...but for that money, and my modest goals, I'd be just as well off to stuff a Ranger Duratec and 5-speed in and sell the Zetec/Type 9. If I were starting over, that's what I'd do. Again, daily driver, MANUAL BRAKES, armstrong steering...no need for big power.

Studabear, thank you for the link! I've looked at retro-ford and Burton and a few other places. The only common Zetec inlets in the US are the plastic Focus/Contour (Mondeo?) units that are right in my suspension upper pivot mount. I see something about a Rover inlet that can be adapted, but I suspect those aren't over here either.

The water rails are nice, but dear. I was hoping there was a Ford factory low-profile setup that was easily found in breakers over there; the plastic ones tend to crack and I have to pull my engine to get the bolts clear. The coil bracket hits too, but I'm adapting to coil-on-plug for a neater engine room anyway.

Is there a good website describing the inlet options?