Complete Engine Build Advise Needed

[Tatey]

What are your overall plans for the engine? Are you going to swap it out for a zetec engine later on, or will you just be sticking with the pinto? If its the former, then you may want to hold off spending money on the engine, as it could end up being a bottomless money pit.

I got my hands on a 1.8 CVH which i stripped down and was planning on rebuilding, it wasn't a runner and required at least £150 to get it going with a complete rebuild. I managed to buy a 94 1.8 zetec engine which is a known runner for £40.