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Cookie - My Zetec went like phook, lit the tyres on request, and although I never raced anyone in it, I know it would win. Not the cheapest though

I fitted a Dunnell Zetec to my Escort (now Sambo's) after a lot of consideration between Zetec, N/A Cos, BDA, XE and even Lotus Twincam. In the end, I chose the Zetec because it was the best package overall for what I wanted. It is very light, and had the best low down torque and very flat torque curve. Being a mainstream Ford motor, it was also very easy to get a hold of standard parts cheaply. It was however very far from the cheapest option, though I did mine a few years ago and maybe prices are ok now, I dont know. I think it might be easier to get higher bhp figures from an XE from your £1500 than a Zetec, but I have never owned an XE, so others will be able to advise you better here. Hope this helps!

Why would you want to know this Mr B?

Thats not rust, its character Your gf went weak at the knees when she tasted that fabulous and hideously expensive tea cake! Overcharged?? Im sure you got that car about £10k too cheaply! That poor guy probably had to sell his kidneys to pay his bills after you con'd him out of his lifes work

God damn it Sam!! I turn my back for 2 secs and you buy a tasty mk1! I tell you, the guy who put that car together was good! Probably a really good looking, suave , sophisticated lad

How great is that!!!! fantastic mate!! Cheers! Graham

Thanks guys! Very kind of you! Yeah, I liked the black and white look. I hadn't seen a mk1 like that before with the wheels black as well. Im just glad it paid off Mark, you can afford it mate! Just call the bank for assistance Cheers! Graham

Fabulous mate! A true credit to you!! Cheers! Graham

Thats brill mate!! Got any better pics of the car? Those look like nice seats too. Cheers! Graham

Thanks very much guys! What a great response! Im really flattered Cheers! Graham

Looks brilliant mate! You cant beat big arches! Right straight arched boys! Cheers! Graham

Looks brilliant mate, top stuff! Cheers! Graham

Not as nice as yours Al!! Cheers! Thanks Kev, very kind! Your car is lovely too!! Cheers! Graham

Do the best job you can on it and enjoy it! It'll be great! Most importantly, DRIVE it!!! ALl the best with it! Graham

I should check my spelling before pressing 'submit' as well

Guys! Really! What a great responce! I wasnt sure if you'd like it Thanks very much! Graham

Mk1nurburg - Paul! Of course!! Cheers mate!

Thanks Jay! Thats ok mate, just call the bank and they'll help you afford it Mk1nurburg, thanks very much also! And you're very welcome mate, cheers! Cheers! Graham

Guys! thanks very much for the compliments! Mark it goes great, cheers! Roryhof, thats a great saying!! Jon. Yes, unfortunately you did see it elsewhere for sale, but thats life eh Still, £13995 ono if you want it Cheers! Graham

Wow! that was quick! Thanks very much guys! you're making me feel very welcome Cheers! Graham

Hi folks. Here is the spec and some pics of my car. I've had it for 10 years, hope you like it! Cheers! Graham Drivetrain; 2lt Zetec built by Dunnell Engines. Develops 219.2bhp peak, and 170lbs of torque from 2500-7500rpm. Dry sumped, 45’s, Zytec cams, Dunnell inlet and exhaust manifolds, paddle clutch, 3D ignition and Dunnell ECU etc Rebuilt Quaife 4 speed with concentric hydraulic clutch actuator. ZF 4.6 LSD Atlas Suspension; Leda height and rate adjustable custom shocks on front with 2 piece spherical top mounts, large bearings and alloy hubs. 375lbs springs, shocks valved to suit. Compression struts and adjustable TCAs. Quick rack with spherical bearing track rod ends. Sachs grp4 height adjustable shocks on rear. 240lbs springs, shocks valved to suit. 5 linked rear with custom Panhard Rod mount. Twin Cam anti roll bar, triple mounted and modified with spherical bearing drop link set up. Braking; 315mm x 32mm AP Racing discs on front with custom alloy mounting bells. Very large Brembo 4 pot callipers (badged as Porsche) with Mintex pads. Sierra Cosworth front discs on rear with smaller Brembo 4 pot callipers (badged as Porsche) with Mintex pads. Bias pedal box with dash adjuster and custom throttle pedal. Hydraulic handbrake. Wheels and tyres; Grp4 Compomotive MO 8x16 et0 on front finished in satin black Grp4 Compomotive FR 8x16 et27 on rear finished in satin black Dunlop DO1J 205/50.16 tyres front and rear. Note. 16” wheels used due to front brake size. 15” wheels will require a 305mm disc or smaller. Bodyshell; 2 door tax exempt RHD shell in Ermine white with satin black bonnet and internals. Welded in fabricated CDS cage, tied into shell and linking all four suspension mounting points. Fibre glass bonnet, bootlid, front wings and bubble arches. Heated front screen with Perspex side windows. Miscellaneous; Motordrive seats with 3” TRS harnesses Plumbed in Extinguisher with release mounted on scuttle. Battery cut off mounted on scuttle Racetech gauges with Elliot revcounter.