i went for a 1.8 cvh sump that has been modified for a blacktop, but i wish i had the money for a retroford one as they really are a good bit of kit. as for the exhaust manifold, i went for boost performance as it's a cast job and weighs a ton, so should never crack!

here's my short thread: https://passionford.com/forum/restor...ht-budget.html