Hello there...newbie alert

I've just bitten the bullet and put some money down on an '81 950cc mk1 [my first foray into the blue oval I'm ashamed to admit] and was hoping to get a bit of advice.

My plans aren't anything huge...I know that the quickest way to go...er...quicker is drop a 1300 or bigger engine in, but I want to keep the little tyke and do a couple of jobs just to make it a little more happy.

The plan is as follows:

It comes with the following suspension upgrades- lowered XR2 springs on the front, lowered Mk1 golf springs on the rear and an XR2 panhard rod. I want to put a front and rear strut brace on but have heard different things. Can I fit a rear strut brace from a mk1 XR2/something new that should fit a mk1 XR2? I believe that the set up in the rear is the same. However, where can I get something for the front or is it a fab yourself job?

I'm contemplating ordering a set of Kent sports cams [FST2] to drop in and fit a larger carb and filter. Has anyone got any advice on what to go for with the carb and filter, ie make etc?

I also want a straight, rolled lip, round performance exhaust but am having difficulty finding one for the 950 engine [hardly surprising as 950 aint the pinnacle of performance]. Either a full system or back box but stainless steel really. Any advice on manufacturer and style please? At the end of the day I just want a nicer, better performing, more modern version of what's on there already [hence the understated 2-3" round route]

I also want to fit better brakes. Speaking to people I've heard differing advice and so could I have the definitive answer to the question of upgrading the brakes. I've heard about XR2 calipers bigger discs and braided hoses but I thought the suspension arms and legs were different...how do they compare? Where can I find them [either salvage or new kit] and how complex is the job [not the most proficient of spanner twirlers but I'll give owt a go]

Know it's a bit cheeky as a first post but would really appreciate some help. guidance and advice and hopefully I can have some fun in my new toy!

cheers

morgs

 

hello mate your best bet is to fined a rotton mk2 fiesta xr2 u can swap all the running gear over engine ect you will fined a lot more upgradable stuff for the cvh engine it will all fit the mk1 bar the gearbox as it hits the inner wing its easy to sort tho just sum box section and a welder soon sorts it out not sure about the rear strut braces tho