PART4 some plans

At first I have to say that I would've never imagined how much fun it could be to drive a tiny, slow car.
The short gearing and the bark out of the twin 40's make you feel like you're going a lot faster than you actually are. Loadsa fun in roundabouts.
Also would have not imagined that an engine making considerable amount under 100 bhp, will be able to put car sideways on third gear.

Still, this project has only started.
I'm hoping to end up with a car that goes and drives similarly than appendix-K Lotus Cortinas.
We will have to go one step at a time. My income doesn't allow me to do this quickly.

A crude plan:
Cammed Zetec, twin carbs, header, exhaust. About 150-180 bhp sounds just about perfect. Even less wouldn't disappoint as long as I don't get too grippy tires.
Type 9 gearbox.
This engine swap will probably be the next step, that will start next year.

Then maybe after that, I will start the job with some suspension mods.
LSD to the English axle.
Anti-tramp kit.
Lower, stiff leaf springs.
Adjustable shocks.
Maybe some better rear drums?

Adjustable front struts and bigger brakes.
Lot of people will disagree with me on this one, but I don't want a rack and pinion setup.

Almost everything on my list can be aqcuired from Retro-Ford. Even the prices aren't insanely high, so it shouldn't brake the bank on the long run.

Maybe getting it caged and improving on the safety on other aspects would be a good idea too.
For instance the original seat mounts are at best laughable.

We'll see what the future holds up. I'm now thinking that next summer I can finish up with the turbo'd Sierra and then start the engine swap on this one. Sierra is almost ready, but it was put to a hold when I bought this Cortina. Changed my priorities for this year a bit.