I think you are going to struggle to get 170 bhp for £1500.If you want to use the RS Alloy sump you need to add another £200 to your tally. Have you considered Vulcan Engineering or Gem for your Engine? they have a far better reputation. You could also try Paul Gardner for a Quote for a basic 170 bhp engine.
I bought a MK2 non runner Rally car with a poor spec engine and std G/box for £6500 3 years ago. It need no welding as there was no corrosion anywhere on it. We have spent many hours on the thing to get the shell to a decent std of preparation and another £6000 on it to date in parts with at least another couple of a Grand to finish it.
I too am self employed JudderMan and spend long hrs 6 or even sometimes 7 days a week earning a crust. As we all get that bit older motivation is n't what it was 30 yrs ago even to finish a Mk 2 Escort, I am just waiting for the weather to warm up.
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