I will very shortly be starting a restoration on my '70 4/4. The car is in rough shape and needs a lot of work.
The problem I'm having is in deciding how I want to power it. This car has been with me my entire life, so there's plenty of nostalgia tied to the venerable old Kent engine. I know the Kent inside and out, and the engine is in fairly decent condition. That said, I'm in the US and Kent's are pricey. I can get more power for less money out of a Zetec, or since I'm starting from the ground up, a Duratec.
Nostalgia and originality vs power and reliability. I'm certain I'm not the first to face this dilema. Which way to go?
