Axentrik

nah don't feel the need for a turbo in such a light vehicle. i would port/polish, do the valves and go for some 272 cams before that.

ok thanks mate, you sound like a champ. i might give you a holla when i'm ready to put the engine in. sometimes it can be a prick getting the engine and gearbox in the hole with only so many hands. my dads a qualified mechanic so i will be doing the rings and bearings myself with his supervision. but will still have to get a pro to wire up and tune my ECU.

some guy in adelaide, had a few old school rwd lancers, and an ae92 with either a small port or silvertop. the S/T was advertised in the trading post. he was very helpful offered some knowledge and advice and seemed genuinely interested in my application for his engine.

alright thanks for the help mate. I've already purchased a cheap Silver Top for $400 complete with quads and loom (just need a TPS). going to freshen it up before i put it in. new rings/bearings, lighten and balanced knife edged crank, new plugs and seals. and will be running a 0.6 or 0.8mm TRD head gasket. there isn't much info about head gasket widths online and the little info i find is conflicting. some people say running a 0.5mm is fine others say i risk valves smashing into pistons etc. there is also conflicting info about ECU's, some people swear by Microtechs and other say that the 500rpm load points is too low resolution and unsuitable for a 20v. i only mention the microtechs because i know i can get them really cheap off ebay or a few businesses in adelaide i know who can do my whole engine installation with a microtech ecu.

ahh A J P S do a brake kit with FC RX7 Calipers and EG civic rotors. will leave the rears stock, drum breaks are fine on the rear apparently better for hand brake entries.

bought this around october 2008, from Japanese Performance Imports in Wingfield, it came with rosejointed castor arms, T series LSD a pair of SW20 MR2 Buckets, and some positive offset 14inch longchamps. Wasn't too happy with the pressure pack can panda paint job and rounded out rear quarters due to dodgy repairs so within the week a deal had been made with John and Simon from Phoenix Paint and Panel to fix up the dents and straighten out the panels. Before long the project had escalated into a full respray. John and Simon did a great job of the body and paintwork and i can't thank them enough. when i first got the vertex kit it didn't fit right but now it looks overrated. John actually raised all the top parts so there's virtually no gap between bar and car. there's still work to be done mostly mechanical and suspension now i've got the bodywork out the way. will keep thread updated. Body/Interior Current 1983 ADM Sprinter SW20 MR2 Seats Razo Gear Knob Buddy Parts Hand Brake Button Random Dished wheel + Rays horn button/ centre piece Stripped interior + sound deadening behind rear seats Dash/Console and Trim Painted Black JVC USB deck NavMan GPS Plans Bolt in half cage Engine Current 4AC 32/36 DGA Weber T Series LSD Plans S/T 20V 4AGE New Rings Bearings 0.5 mm TRD Head Gasket 4-2-1 Extractors Coil Packs Microtech/Adaptronic/Autronic/Haltech ETC Suspension Current Rose Jointed Panhard Rod Rose Jointed castor rods brand unknown Plans Front Camber Tops Front Coil Overs XT130 LCAS Sway Bar Power Steering Arms Rear Rose Jointed 4 links Rear Coil Overs Sway Bar Exterior Vertex Front Bar Vertex Side Skirts Vertex rear Bar Full re spray Bright Red (3E6) Black Bonnet (202) Levin Grill White Lines Wheels Current 4 14x8.5 -7 SSR MKII 2 14x7.0 +/- 0 SSR XR4 Long Champs Plans 4 15x8 0 Sport Max 501's 4 15x7.5 0 Kong B Bombs My original intentions for the car was to use as a daily driver but i figure by the time i'm finished with this it will be susceptible to the swine flu so i'm thinking about getting a clean ke10/11 for a daily.