Hi all
A while since i gave an update so here goes.
Couple of years happy motoring then i took it off the road over winter for the following mods and upgrades
Engine - completely stripped, lightened bottom end, dynamically balanced, forged conrods, lightened flywheel, cometic head gasket. Rebuilt and dropped back in
Brakes - rear disc conversion with sprintspeed brackets, sierra cosworth rear calipers, fiesta mk3 discs - redrilled to correct pcd. Handbrake cables to suit.
Chassis. - Front subframe cross member redesigned and reinstated. It was originally removed to allow sump for redtop engine to fit.
Wheels - to accommodate rear disc conversion i went for a set of Team Dynamics 6.5*15" MGF wheels. These were fully refurbished and rear wheels had 4mm milled off the inside of the wheel face to bring the wheel into the body. Rear arches were trimmed a little to fit. 185/55/15 tyres fitted
Short shift - RetroPower short shift fitted to manta gearbox. Nice bit of kit.
Just needs MOT now and then back on the road.
selection of photos below.
Cheers
Ian