Not much of an update.
I did replace the two slashed tires. It bites to have to pay money for tires you know you will probably not put a lot of miles on. On the other hand I need it to be mobile to take it to DMV to finish the out of state registration. I have driven it around a bit and it is surprising fast for a one barrel engine. The three on the tree shifter is sloppy but it works. It does NOT like to go into first if you are moving. But second and third seem fine.
I did manage to score a four barrel intake from one of our FABO members which means another adapter plate for the two barrel but I think I have one of those in a box somewhere.
Bill, I got the valve springs and the valves but have gone no further on investigating about new valve seats for the swap. I may just look for a used head and drag it in for a rebuild with the over sized valves, guides, and seats. Less down time for the car that way.
I got myself a present from Summit, Some Stewart Warner gauges. Basic stuff, boost, Amp, water temp, oil pressure. I spring an extra 15 bucks for an oil temp gauge. Maybe I am just being overly cautious but the idea of the engine oil getting higher temps makes me curious about how hot it will get.
I ordered a second exhaust pipe flange. The first one I bought is much larger than the 2.5 inch pipe I bought. Larger than I would be comfortable trying to weld the gap. This second one may be too small. See what I can work out between the two of them.
I am getting close to the point of ordering the turbo itself. I have been looking at the CT 26. From what little I have read they have two basic models. One for the four cylinder MR2 Toyota and the other for the six cylinder Supra and Land cruiser. I think the Supra one may be closer to what I need. I think I can add an adjustable actuator to keep the boost down until I get it to a comfortable level. Don't want to overboost and melt down the first time I start it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CT26-Turbo-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item51b86fe42d&vxp=mtr
Mike
