That brings back so many memories for me and my MK1 XR2. TOJ 222Y, sunburst red with a 1760cc overbore and 5 speed gearbox conversion from a Escort MK3 RS1600i gave such low gearing 70mph 2200rpm in 5th, 120mph 5000rpm, twin Webber 40's, twin K&Ns, Kent hi-lift cam, PECO HDR exhaust manifold and system, Konis all round home made strut braces front and rear cos you couldn't buy them back then full roll cage, Recaro's.
I loved that car, till i through a piston through the block due to a blockage in the rad causing a hot spot, grrrr!
Aaron.