So what are the options to upgrade from my Xflow?
It's mated to a 5sp type 9 and would like to keep that so would prefer something that'll drop in without me needing to do too much messing around. Ideally exhaust on the same side and no electricery needed to run the thing

2l Zetec or duratec?

Toyota 4a-ge

Exhaust is on the same side but you will need a bellhousing from RAW to use the type 9.

Zetec on carbs, everything in the same place and T9 bolts straight up.

pinto, duratec and Zetec SE all have inlet and exhaust swapped over

....waits for somone to mention bikes.....

i swapped my xflow engine for a zx9, was very easy. Dont need to worry about matching the gearbox then!

zetec would be the easiest route i would say, t9 bolts straight on and exhaust is on the same side

Gotta be zetec. If you wanna change the side panel/bonnet for the exhaust then duratec.