Td cortina. Need advice!

[75corty]

Hey guys im new to the forum! Really excited to share and find stuff out etc!!!!!

I bought recently a 1975 td L sedan cortina its 2l and ive got a few questions i was hoping someone with experience could poirnt me in the right direction.

i just recently over the last couple of years have learnt the basics of an engine. So really i dont know that much at all... Im on my p plates for another year and was tossing up whether to wait til then To throw a 302 windsor in it or keep the 2l engine. I have faith in the 2.0 but just not sure if spending money for a weber extractors camshaft etc would be worth it, like is there a chance id be disapointed? Has anyone worked a 2l engine? How is it? What mods did u do? Any hints? Costs?
I dont expect 1 person to answer all these but if anyone could answer any that would be great!
The other thing is with the 302 whats involved in modifcations for fitting the engine, do i have to change the firewall? 6 cyl bonnet? And what else would i have to buy, brakes and suspension etc?
Any other advice is truly appreciated. I dont really wAnt it to be a race/drag car, but just to the point where it throws u back in your seat a little! ;-)

Everyone around me is saying the 2l will be fine but i wanted your guys opinion too. Theres a huge upside to the 2l such as i happened to be able to get a manual gearbox tomorow for free! But i just dont wantto be dissapointed. Cheers guys and thanks for your help.