Hi everyone, proud to say I'm a ford owner again, had my xr3s, rs1800 fiesta now I'm back with a mk2 1.1 fiesta!!!! Purchased today for the grand sum of £300 a bargain! Looking to restore and lose the 1.1, anyone got any good ideas engine wise that won't give me loads of problems as it's my first one lol .

 

Welcome mate , sounds like you got a bargain there , bang some pics up , I would just keep it simple maybe a cvh on twin 40s or even bike carbs

 

Cheers mate, like I said very new to this! I think I'm going to need alot of advice off this site, will try post some pictures up tomorrow, the cars hiding away in the garage at the moment as the wife done her nut today when it turned up on on a trailer ( should of told her it was coming) lol. Put a bid on ebay for a basic ford escort rs engine earlier today and won it for £32, so thinking could use it?

 

Hi mate and Welcome!
Why not try a 1.7 out of a puma etc? that would shift for a car under a tonne and be different

 

I have a huge love for turbos and dump valves!!!! Always promised myself i would have one one day, something I missed in my youth lol, BUT!!!! If there's something easier with more power I think I could be persuaded if the prices are right.

 

Go for the turbo mate! slightly more involved especially with aging components but the smile on your face while its on boost will be worth it

 

So tempting especially when picking the engine up tomorrow lol, quite a few bits to collect though!

 

Sounds cool. You cant beat a bit off boost.

 

I've changed my mind!!!!!!!!!!! Thinking of the easier quicker job!!!!! Thinking of using the engine I bought today but not as a turbo, and running carbs? Can that be done? Just been thinking about looms and wiring has put me off !

 

Welcome mate. That's funny I've just bought a 1.1 mk2 fiesta

 

What u got planned for it mate ?

 

If you want to se it it under the rebuild and projects and called my 1st ford. I just plan on lowering it and puting peperpots on it for now.

 

Will have a look now mate

 

Looking good mate, let me know if u need any engine gearbox bits, going to rip mine out soon

 

Thanks mate.has it got a 4 or 5 speed? I am thinking of going with a period look. If you need help posting pics let me know.

 

4 speed, going to try post some pictures now on the restorations forum